Sam Potasznik
About Sam Potasznik
Sam Potasznik is a Senior Frontend Engineer at EnergyHub with extensive experience in software development and a background in mechanical engineering.
Current Position at EnergyHub
Sam Potasznik is currently serving as a Senior Frontend Engineer at EnergyHub. In this role, he utilizes his extensive technical expertise to develop user interfaces and enhance the overall user experience for the company's products. His work at EnergyHub is aimed at improving energy management solutions and contributing to the company’s mission of promoting energy efficiency and sustainability.
Previous Role at Replate
From 2021 to 2022, Sam Potasznik worked at Replate as a Senior Frontend Developer. During his tenure, he was responsible for developing and maintaining the frontend systems that facilitated food rescue and redistribution efforts. His work helped streamline Replate’s operations, ensuring that surplus food reached those in need more efficiently.
Experience at U.S. Census Bureau
In 2021, Sam Potasznik was a Web Developer at the U.S. Census Bureau for nine months. His role included developing web applications and tools that supported the Census Bureau's data collection and dissemination processes. This contribution was crucial in enhancing the accessibility and usability of census data for the public.
Founding Roles in Game Development
Sam Potasznik has a significant background in game development, having founded PlayGood Games and Wide Open Games. As the Founder and Principal Software Engineer at PlayGood Games (2016-2021), he developed various game projects and led the technical direction of the company. Similarly, he founded Wide Open Games and managed it from 2016 to 2018, contributing to innovation in game design and development in the Austin, TX area.
Educational Background
Sam Potasznik holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Computer Science from Brown University, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his subsequent career in software engineering and game development. His education has been instrumental in his ability to transition between various technologies and roles throughout his career.
Professional Achievements
Sam Potasznik has developed award-winning science games for middle school students and created VR-meditation apps used by healthcare professionals during the pandemic. Additionally, he transitioned from Flash to mastering Javascript HTML5 game frameworks, becoming proficient in React and Redux. His engineering work has garnered positive press articles for clients, and several of his projects have achieved 5-star ratings on app stores. His motivation includes using technology to bring health, justice, and kindness to communities while addressing climate change.