Hi, I'm

Austin Metke

Software Engineering Student & Developer

I'm a senior CS student at CSU Monterey Bay with hands-on experience building cross-platform mobile apps, RESTful APIs, and low-level systems. I bring research experience, open-source contributions, and a strong work ethic — and I'm looking for my next software engineering opportunity.

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Status

Senior at CSU Monterey Bay (graduating 2026). Seeking software engineering roles.

Strengths

Full-stack mobile development, backend APIs, systems-level programming, and open-source collaboration.

Highlights

Dean's List (4 semesters) • Undergraduate Researcher • Bilingual (English & Spanish)

About Me

Who I am, what drives me, and what I'm looking for.

I'm a computer science student and software developer who thrives on turning ideas into working systems — whether that's a cross-platform expense tracker used by a real construction company, a Game Boy emulator built from scratch, or a REST API deployed with Docker.

As an undergraduate researcher at CSUMB, I developed problem-solving and analytical skills that carry into everything I build. I've led teams in retail management, volunteered in my community, and contributed to open-source projects used by speedrunners and Minecraft server operators.

I'm bilingual in English and Spanish, a four-time Dean's List honoree, and a member of the CS++ program. I'm actively seeking software engineering internships and entry-level roles where I can contribute meaningfully and continue growing.

What I bring to a team

  • Full-stack mobile & web development
  • Research & analytical problem solving
  • Open-source collaboration experience
  • Team leadership & communication
  • Bilingual: English & Spanish

Experience

Relevant roles that shaped my technical and professional skills.

Aug 2024 – Present

Undergraduate Student Assistant

California State University, Monterey Bay

Support academic programs and faculty in the Computer Science department, assisting with coursework logistics, student resources, and department operations.

Sep 2023 – Jun 2024

Undergraduate Researcher

California State University, Monterey Bay

Conducted research under faculty supervision, building analytical and problem-solving skills applied to technical investigations in computer science.

Education

My academic background and honors.

California State University, Monterey Bay

B.S. Computer Science — Software Engineering Concentration

2022 – 2026 (Expected)

Coursework includes software engineering, data structures & algorithms, database systems, web development, mobile application development, operating systems, and computer networking.

Honors & Awards

  • Dean's List 4 semesters
  • CS++ Program Selected cohort member
  • EOP Student Equal Opportunity Program
  • State Seal of Biliteracy Spanish language proficiency
  • Academic Merit Award 3.75+ cumulative GPA

Technical Skills

Languages, frameworks, and tools I use across the stack.

Languages

Java Dart TypeScript JavaScript Python C# SQL Lua HTML CSS

Frameworks & Libraries

Flutter React Native Expo Spring Boot Node.js Firebase EJS

Tools & Platforms

Git GitHub Docker Linux Bash Heroku Google Cloud PostgreSQL MySQL

Practices & Methods

REST API Design Test-Driven Development Agile / Scrum Open-Source Collaboration Figma CI/CD

Projects

Selected work that demonstrates my range across mobile, backend, and systems.

Mobile App (React Native / Expo)

A cross-platform mobile application built with React Native and Expo using TypeScript. Features file-based routing, automated testing with Jest, and a modern component architecture. Built as part of CST 438.

  • React Native
  • TypeScript
  • Expo
  • Jest

RESTful API Backend

A Java backend service with a RESTful API, PostgreSQL database, and Docker containerization. Deployed to Heroku with CI pipeline. Includes SQL schema design, integration tests, and Docker Compose for local development.

  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • PostgreSQL
  • Docker
  • Heroku

m-overlay — Open-Source Contribution

Contributed to a controller input overlay for the Dolphin emulator used by speedrunners and competitive players. Added support for several new games by reverse-engineering controller input memory addresses.

  • Lua
  • Memory Analysis
  • Open Source

DynamicDNS-Spigot — Namecheap Integration

Contributed Namecheap DNS support to an open-source dynamic DNS plugin for Minecraft Spigot servers. Extended the DDNS service logic and implemented XML response parsing for automated domain updates.

  • Java
  • Networking
  • XML Parsing
  • Open Source

Fractal Generator

A Java application that renders Mandelbrot and Julia set fractals with interactive zooming and custom complex parameter input for mathematical exploration and visualization.

  • Java
  • Math Visualization
  • Graphics

Let's Connect

I'm actively seeking software engineering opportunities for 2026.

Whether it's an internship, entry-level role, or an interesting collaboration, I'd love to hear from you. I bring strong technical skills, research experience, and a genuine passion for building software.