Summary
Austin Dunn is a Montreal-based backend-focused software developer with nine years of experience building scalable web applications in startup environments. At Goodfood Market, he led backend initiatives, refactored a monolith into microservices, designed a reusable API template with DI and ORM, and steered feature releases with product teams—bringing domain-driven design, robust test coverage, and clear documentation to the codebase. Earlier at Paper, he earned the Integrations Wizard title for connecting external APIs (Twilio, Facebook Messenger, IMS Global’s LTI) and delivering a real-time chat and classroom UI enhancements. His background spans full-stack work and systems optimization, underpinned by a BA in Computer Software Engineering from McGill University. Beyond code, he pursues interests in food, travel, writing, and bicycles, reflecting a practical, curious approach to solving complex problems.
10 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Walt Whitman High School
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Software Engineering -- Minor in Musical Applications of Technology, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Software Engineering -- Minor in Musical Applications of Technology at McGill University