Mitch Hankins

Founding Engineer @ Greenline

About

"At the core of every innovative software solution lies a profound understanding of the end user's needs." This belief has been the cornerstone of my journey as a Senior Software Engineer. With a curiosity sparked in childhood, disassembling computers and venturing into the realms of Linux and Hackintosh, my passion for technology has evolved into a career marked by efficiency, innovation, and effective communication. Professional Journey Starting with a curious mind and a dismantled computer at the age of ten (my parents were not entertained at the time), I've grown into a versatile engineer with expansive skills in front-end and back-end development. My expertise in React, NodeJS, ExpressJS, Bash, Python, PHP, and AWS cloud services, complemented by DevOps experience with Docker, has empowered me to create impactful solutions. Aspirations and Philosophy I aspire to contribute to companies that not only innovate but also foster community and make a meaningful impact. My approach intertwines technical acumen with a focus on understanding and communicating effectively to ensure that technology serves its most crucial purpose: addressing real human needs. Beyond the Keyboard When not immersed in technology, you'll find me climbing, surfing, exploring new landscapes, or lost in a good book. As a lifelong learner, I thrive on exploring new ideas and experiences, believing that personal growth parallels professional excellence. Let's Connect! I'm always open to discussing new opportunities and ideas. Feel free to reach out to me at mitchhankins01@gmail.com.

Country

United States

City

San Diego

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

GraphQL, docker, Blogging, Mental Health, React.js, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Express.js, PHP, MySQL

Experience

Founder

the Debug Life

2022-1 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

A blog focusing on various aspects of the tech industry, including burnout, purpose, community, imposter syndrome, remote work, and work/life balance. This platform serves as an outlet for sharing experiences and insights in the tech world, fostering a community of learning and support.

Founding Engineer

Greenline

2025-9 - 2026-3 · 7 mos

Senior Software Engineer

DigTix

2019-5 - 2025-7 · 6 yrs 3 mos

San Diego, California

Industry: Utility Industry / Damage Prevention / Asset Protection Key Achievements: Spearheaded the development and integration of Single Sign-On using AWS Cognito and client on-prem Active Directory, contributing to over a million dollars in revenue. Innovated an “admin app” to enable staff to manage user impersonation, business analytics, log monitoring, and efficient customer environment setup, reducing setup time from days to under two minutes. Advanced infrastructure efficiency by containerizing the API server with Docker, leading to a monthly saving of over $500 and improved development workflow. Implemented comprehensive cloud infrastructure for “DigSights,” a risk scoring AI model, encompassing serverless technology, API Gateway, and more. Technologies: AWS (Cognito, DynamoDB, S3, VPC, QuickSight, EC2, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, API Gateway, SageMaker), Windows Server, React, NodeJS, GraphQL, Prisma, Apollo, PHP, Python, Bash, Docker, Serverless, MySQL, PostgreSQL, GIS Remote Work: Fully Remote

Senior Software Engineer

Nasdaq

2018-2 - 2019-5 · 1 yr 4 mos

Denver, Colorado

Industry: FinTech Key Achievements: Promoted to Senior Engineer within six months, recognizing exceptional skill and leadership. Revitalized the front end of a risk management software overseeing multi-million dollar portfolios, enhancing user experience and functionality. Updated backend processes by implementing a GraphQL API, leading to a 50% reduction in development time for new features and significantly improving the data retrieval efficiency for client applications. Technologies: NodeJS, Python, Bash, GraphQL, React, Docker, Kubernetes Remote Work: Partially Remote (2 days/week)