Ari Asulin
Software Engineer
I'm a full-stack developer with over 18 years of industrial experience. I consider programming to be a form of art requiring a creative mind. I work well with teams and just as well autonomously. I am a US citizen born in Texas. I would like to work long-term in a position of responsibility. My ambitions include designing music software and video games and studying history.
Key Projects
Forgotten Future
activeAI-Driven Book and Game Project exploring interactive narrative through parallax scrolling and WebGL.
Paradigm Threat
publishedAn investigation repository and alternate history timeline compiled from ancient testimony.
Relay
activeA decentralized Web3.0 stack and social network architecture (relaygateway.net).
Skinner Family Dental
publishedProfessional dental practice website featuring patient portals and appointment integration.
Gordonston Arts Fair
publishedAnnual arts community hub for Savannah's historic Gordonston neighborhood.
Song Walker
plannedPlanned interactive music exploration platform and spatial audio visualizer.
Published Libraries
High-performance JSX/TSX transpiler optimized for Relay hooks and dynamic module injection.
Resume
Experience
Software Contractor (Engineer II)
June 2021 - PresentDeveloped applications and web pages for UofPhx. Designing and implementing ReactJS components in AEM & NextJS. Upgrading and maintaining hardware infrastructure via AWS. Creating unit/e2e tests for all components and managing tech debt. Monitoring user experience via FullStory/SpeechMiner/ContentSquare.
Software Contractor
June 2017 - June 2021Developed Harkins.com website and store apps. Delved heavily into NodeJS, Android, and iOS ecosystems. Implemented features using PHP, MySQL, jQuery, and REST. Managed migrations from Windows to LAMP. Maintained uptime during high-traffic events and attacks. Deployed React Native apps to Play and Apple stores.
Software Contractor
Aug 2016 – Dec 2018Redesigned entire payment processor in PHP including a front-end UI generating forms on the fly. Integrated APIs for processing bank transactions. Developed modules for payment, payout, and financial systems. Maintained encrypted storage, scheduling, and automation.
Originator and Software Engineer
Aug 2013 – Dec 2014Built apps for Android, iOS, WinRT, and Windows 8 desktop. Investigated proximity-based social networking technologies.
Head of Information Technology
May 2005 – Oct 2012Lead Developer and IT Head for a payment processor. Developed and maintained websites over a 6-year period. Built financial systems, account management, and real-time data integrations with global banking.
Education
Arizona State University
2002 - 2008B.S. in Computer Science
Tempe, Arizona
University of Arizona
2001 - 2002Computer Science (Transferred to ASU)
Tucson, Arizona
Professional Reference
Mike McDonald
Software Architect @ Harkins Theatres
"Ari is the real deal and I can't imagine a company hiring him as a developer and being dissatisfied with his work. He turned a non-functional site into a functional one. In a high-stress environment he kept his cool and was able to meet all requirements asked of him."
Technical Arsenal
Programming
Administration
Tools
Media
Certifications
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Certified Developer
Personal Project Mission
Focusing on open-source creative tools and interactive media that empower artists and musicians.