I create solutions to people's problems.
I'm a frontend developer, designer, and storyteller.
My name is Austin Ban, and I live in the rolling mountains of Joelton, TN. In everything I am part of creating, my goal is to spark joy in both the users and my collaborators.
More about me4+ years of experience in a growing startup.
I have spent over 4 years working in the fast changing environment of a tech startup. Crystal Knows is a technology based around personality types that aims to enable users to better understand themselves and others. In the time I have spent there, we have undergone extremely rapid change, teaching me to pivot quickly and plan for the unpredictable future.
Read about itMobile app development for Android and iOS.
A task I undertook was to build the mobile app version of Crystal Knows for both Android and iOS. This app has averaged 4.5 stars with 150+ reviews across both platforms.
Read about itFreelance projects that span the spectrum.
Over the years, I have worked with a variety of clients to meet an array of needs. This work with such a diverse cast has taught me the importance of communication, and working closely with the clients to ensure they get the ideal end-product. This includes scratch built sites, as well as several made using site builders, such as Shopify, Squarespace, Wordpress, etc...
Read about itI'm super glad you're here! Here are some fun factoids about my past and present self so you can get to know me a little better.
Work
- Crystal frontend developer
- Freelance development work
- Mobile app development
- Venture360 contract work
- Sound Yeti interface design
- Alpaca waste management (Mucker)
Education
Personality
- Myers-Briggs ENFP
- Enneagram 7
- Enthusiastic dad energy
Hobbies
- Custom Knives
- Over-engineered trivia
- Homesteading
- Bouldering (rock climbing)
- Backpacking