Austin French
About Austin French
Austin French is a Software Engineer with experience in various roles, including web development and mentorship. He has contributed to significant projects in the pharmaceutical sector and has a background in computer science education.
Work at CoverMyMeds
Austin French has been employed at CoverMyMeds as a Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he has contributed to the development of software solutions that streamline the medication prior authorization process. His work has been integral to enhancing the efficiency of healthcare providers and improving patient access to necessary medications.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining CoverMyMeds, Austin French worked at T2 Modus as a Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020. He also held a position at Backlit LLC as a Web Developer, where he worked for a total of nine months across two separate tenures. His experience includes mentoring new hires and developing documentation to aid in onboarding processes.
Education and Expertise
Austin French studied Computer Science at Lambda School from 2017 to 2018. His education provided him with a strong foundation in software development principles and practices. Additionally, he served as a Teaching Assistant at Lambda School in 2018, where he supported students in their learning journey.
Mentorship and Leadership Roles
Austin French has actively engaged in mentorship roles throughout his career. At Backlit LLC, he provided one-on-one mentorship to new hires, enabling them to become autonomous contributors to the codebase. He also led initiatives to gather and review technical debt, which improved onboarding processes and testing strategies.
Contributions to Revenue Growth
During his tenure in software engineering, Austin French played a key role in launching several pharmaceutical brands, contributing to over $20 million in annual revenue. His technical skills and strategic involvement in these projects have significantly impacted the financial success of the organizations he has worked with.