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robhybrid/README.md

ROBERT TOWNSED (WILLIAMS)

📞 512-565-3884
✉️ [email protected]
📍 Austin, TX 78723


Summary

Experienced software engineer and cloud architect with a strong record of modernizing legacy systems, scaling infrastructure, and delivering resilient, user-centric solutions. Brings a multidisciplinary approach to development—spanning full-stack engineering, DevOps, and UX research—focused on building secure, scalable, and maintainable platforms.


Work Experience

TotalEnergiesSan Francisco, CA (Remote)

Full-Stack Developer
April 2024 – June 2025

  • Developed a React-based application for modeling grid-scale energy storage using AWS Lambda and Python/FastAPI.
  • Refactored backend services from Flask to FastAPI to improve performance, testability, and deployment efficiency.
  • Built CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions with automated unit, integration, and visual regression tests using Vitest and Puppeteer.
  • Managed gradual migration from legacy apps with opt-in toggles and rollback-safe deployments.
  • Led stakeholder interviews and delivered branded UX/UI improvements informed by user testing.
  • Closed all known security vulnerabilities across the application stack.

Airstrip TechnologiesSan Antonio, TX

Lead Web App Developer
June 2017 – Jan 2024

  • Oversaw architecture of HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms with live remote monitoring.
  • Developed a scalable WebGL dashboard for real-time patient telemetry viewed by hospital staff.
  • Led infrastructure and build pipeline automation using containerized microservices and secure CI/CD.
  • Directed cross-functional collaboration between product, engineering, QA, and design.

AmazonAustin, TX

Software Development Engineer (Mobile Device Management)
June 2016 – May 2017

  • Built internal tools for managing global mobile device software deployment.
  • Created data dashboards using D3 and React for tracking provisioning performance.
  • Designed secure REST APIs and collaborated on Java backend integration.

Mutual MobileAustin, TX

Senior Web Developer
Oct 2012 – May 2016

  • Led LeanUX efforts for cross-platform financial education tools.
  • Built a browser-based Google Glass simulator before official hardware release.
  • Championed user testing, iteration, and analytics in mobile development lifecycle.

Projekt202Austin, TX

User Interface Developer
2012

  • Built international mobile-first web solutions with Backbone.js, Bootstrap, and REST APIs.
  • Delivered enterprise CMS platforms using Drupal.

PerficientAustin, TX

User Interface Developer
2011

  • Created responsive UI components and interaction flows for large-scale enterprise websites.
  • Developed reusable JavaScript components and CSS libraries.

Simply InteractiveAustin, TX

Lead Developer
2011 – 2012

  • Directed front- and back-end development for education and corporate projects.
  • Implemented Agile workflows, team standards, and hiring processes.

BazaarVoiceAustin, TX

Implementation Designer
2010

  • Created CSS implementations for clients like Microsoft, JCPenney, and Gillette.
  • Built a PHP-based tool for templated, localized email design—saving hundreds of engineer hours.

Heatwave InteractiveAustin, TX

Developer
2009 – 2010

  • Developed front-end and back-end features for social gaming platforms.
  • Created SQL-based analytics dashboards to support player leaderboard ranking.

Charity Dynamics Inc.Austin, TX

Interactive Designer
2008 – 2009

  • Designed digital fundraising applications that raised over $1M for nonprofits.
  • Produced branded websites, Facebook apps, and digital campaign materials.

Skills

Languages:
JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, SQL, C, C++, PHP, R, Bash

Frameworks & Libraries:
React, Node.js, Angular, D3, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Three.js, MobX, Plotly

Cloud Platforms:
AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform

Machine Learning & Data Science:
TensorFlow, pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn

Testing & Automation:
Vitest, Jest, Mocha, Puppeteer, Playwright, Selenium, GitHub Actions

Web Technologies:
HTML5, CSS3, SASS, LESS, Tailwind, Material UI, Bootstrap, Ant Design, WebGL, OAuth, JWT, WebSockets

Databases:
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, DynamoDB

Other Tools:
Docker, Git, Prometheus, Grafana, CI/CD, Webpack, Vite


Education

BFA in Communication Design
Texas State University, May 2008


Certifications

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate
  • Stanford University – Machine Learning Specialization (February 2023)
    • Supervised/unsupervised learning, deep learning, predictive modeling in TensorFlow and scikit-learn

Honors & Awards

Davey Awards (2014):

  • Gold – Education
  • Silver – Lifestyle
  • Silver – Games

W3 Awards (2014):

  • Silver – Education
  • Silver – Lifestyle

Best in Biz Awards (2014):

  • Bronze – Best App

Sounds Seen VJ Championship:

  • 2nd Place – Opening Week
  • 1st Place – Final Round

Open Source:

  • Node.js Contributor

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