Bob Main

About

The first time I wrote code wasn't to build an app or launch a career. It was for a simple use case: to make automated cuts on a woodworking project. I had no idea how empowering, enlightening, and fun the process of coding would be. I was hooked! I could create and control environments in a way I hadn't imagined possible. This began a journey that's taken me from a DIY tinkerer to a full-stack engineer and mentor. Since then, I've found my place at the intersection of creative ideas, technical challenges, and the people who interact with them. My professional experience includes building scalable applications across the MERN and MEAN stacks at Bitwise Industries, developing civic-focused platforms for the City of Austin, and leading curriculum and lectures at the University of Texas Bootcamp. I’ve designed full projects from concept to deployment, including SEO-optimized websites, custom SVG animations, AI integrations, and responsive CMS systems. I’m especially drawn to creative interfaces and human-centered design, which you’ll see reflected in my AI color-matching app Color A.I. and my open-source data platform GAS Up. I find myself at my best when bridging technical performanc

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