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Software engineer
building thoughtful
digital products.

I'm Eric — a software engineer based in Austin, Texas. I design and ship performant, human-centered software across the full stack, from intuitive interfaces to resilient backend systems.

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Location Austin, TX
Currently iCode — Technology Associate
Year 2026
01 — Experience

A track record of building and leading.

Spanning software engineering, education, and early-stage product — here are the roles that shaped how I build today.

Nov 2025 — Present

Technology Associate

iCode School Franchise · Austin, TX

  • Support IT operations, data management, and STEM instruction for a fast-paced technology education center.
  • Maintain and document internal systems, tools, and integrations.
  • Provide technical support for software, hardware, and classroom technology.
  • Support data reporting and analytics to guide operational decisions.
  • Perform QA testing on platforms and data flows to ensure reliability.
  • Teach iCode Belt Program courses in coding, game development, and engineering.
  • Represent iCode at community events and assist with curriculum improvements.
Aug 2024 — Nov 2025

Campus Director

iCode School Franchise · Austin, TX

  • Led enrollment growth, community partnerships, and instructional excellence for a STEM education center serving K-12 students.
  • Drove enrollment growth through marketing funnels (email, social, community outreach), resulting in a 30% increase in net new students.
  • Expanded school partnerships and secured MOUs with three campuses, bringing after-school STEM programs to 100+ students.
  • Supervised and developed a cross-functional team of instructors and operational staff to ensure exceptional educational outcomes.
  • Collaborated across marketing, curriculum, and operations to improve enrollment processes, lead nurturing, and student experience.
  • Represented iCode at community and district events to strengthen brand awareness and build long-term relationships.
May 2023 — Aug 2024

Assistant Campus Director

iCode School Franchise · Austin, TX

  • Led and closed instructional trial classes tailored to each student's interests and skill level, driving enrollments and revenue goals.
  • Managed daily office operations, instructor scheduling, and parent communications to ensure seamless center performance.
  • Collaborated with the Director and instructional team to improve program placement, student experience, and retention outcomes.
  • Served as primary point of contact for families, providing guidance on curriculum pathways, scheduling, and center policies.
  • Supported marketing and community outreach efforts to increase visibility and demand for STEM programs.
Jan 2023 — Feb 2024

Co-Founder · Developer

Lafellus · Tempe, AZ

  • Co-founded Lafellus, an early-stage venture focused on developing an AI-powered plagiarism detection platform for academic and professional content integrity.
  • Helped define product requirements and model approach for an AI plagiarism detection engine aimed at improving originality verification.
  • Secured early-stage funding through ASU Venture Devils, supporting initial research, prototyping, and brand development.
  • Designed and developed the Lafellus marketing website to articulate value proposition, capture early interest, and support investor conversations.
  • Conducted competitive research on plagiarism and content-scoring tools to inform product positioning and feature roadmap.
  • Collaborated with cofounders on go-to-market strategy, pitch materials, and customer discovery interviews within academic communities.
02 — Projects

Selected work, built from scratch.

A collection of projects spanning mobile apps, social platforms, image processing, and personal finance tools.

01 Icarus mobile app preview

Icarus.

2024

A mobile app that makes tracking daily protein intake effortless. Log meals and watch a dynamic visual chart update in real time — turning dietary goals into simple, actionable progress.

GitHub ↗
02 Albumatic social platform preview

Albumatic.

2023

A social platform built on a robust relational architecture — registration, profiles, photo sharing, albums, comments, user tagging, and a personalized "For You" recommendation system.

GitHub ↗
03 Dither-it preview

Dither-it.

2023

An interactive playground for comparing dithering algorithms across images — exploring how each technique alters quality, color, and aesthetic. Equal parts research tool and digital art.

GitHub ↗ Live ↗
04 Budget Tracker preview

Budget Tracker.

2025

A full-stack personal finance app built on the 50/30/20 rule. Track income and expenses, visualize spending, and stay on target — with authentication, live summaries, and a responsive interface.

GitHub ↗ Live ↗
03 — Skills

Tools of the trade.

The languages, frameworks, and platforms I reach for to build everything from quick prototypes to production systems.

Frontend

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • React Native
  • Tailwind CSS

Backend

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • Python
  • Flask
  • Java
  • REST APIs
  • JWT

Database & DevOps

  • MongoDB
  • PostgreSQL
  • SQL
  • Docker
  • AWS
  • Git

Tooling

  • GitHub
  • Postman
  • npm
  • React Router
  • Axios
  • Chart.js
04 — Education

Formal foundations.

Where computer science stopped being a hobby and started becoming a discipline.

2019 — 2023

B.S. Computer Science

Arizona State University · Tempe, AZ

  • Graduated with a 3.4 / 4.0 GPA.
05 — Contact

Let's build something together.

Whether you've got a role, a project, or just want to swap notes on something interesting — my inbox is open. I'll get back to you within a day or two.

acosta.eric505@icloud.com linkedin.com/in/eric-acosta505 github.com/ericacosta505