Austin Grandt

Austin Grandt is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in developing financial tools and applications. Currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at The Motley Fool, Austin integrates financial tool assets and builds interactive visualizations using advanced technologies. As the founder of Financial Toolbelt, Austin created a suite of personal finance tools that reached over 120,000 users, leveraging Django and AlpineJS. Previous roles include Tech Lead at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where Austin optimized data applications, and CEO/Co-Founder of Export Abroad, where predictive analytics products were developed. Austin's diverse background includes frontend development at United Airlines, with a focus on e-commerce innovations, and freelance work for Euromonitor International, demonstrating a robust skill set in various programming technologies and project management methodologies. Austin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies from the University of Minnesota.