Devin Alsup
Software Engineer & Entrepreneur
Education
University of Central Florida
Expected May 2026
Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering, GPA: 3.23
Emphasis: Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning
App Academy
December 2024
Full-Stack Web Development Bootcamp
Accepted into selective program (<3% acceptance rate), completed 1000+ hours of training with daily pair-programming
Mastered Skills:
- Programming: JavaScript, Python, SQL, Git/GitHub
- Web Development: React, Redux, HTML, CSS
- Back-End: Flask, Express.js, ORMs, Node.js, Docker, AWS
- Computer Science: Algorithms, Data Structures, OOP, Testing Frameworks
Valencia College
December 2024
Associate of Arts Degree, GPA: 3.57
Emphasis: Engineering and Mathematics
Awards & Honors
University of Central Florida Honors Computer Science
Valencia College Dean's List
Employee of the Year - Premium Auto Exchange
Related Experience
Alsup Innovations
May 2023 - Present
Founder
- Delivered specialized IT and software solutions, specializing in network management, cybersecurity, and cloud services, notably reducing small business telecom and IT-related vendor costs by approximately 30%
- Applied over a decade of automotive industry expertise to design customized technology solutions specifically tailored to niche business needs
- Focused on operational efficiency, innovative problem-solving, and exceptional client relationships
DealerTek
November 2023 - August 2024
Principal Software Engineer
- Provided strategic technical guidance, prototyping a CRM solution that reduced initial customer lead response time from over an hour to 2 minutes
- Tackled complex integration challenges with industry-standard tools such as Dealertrack and CDK, navigating various API technologies including SOAP and REST
Additional Professional Experience
Ultimate Motor Cars
January 2021 - September 2024
Chief Innovation Officer
- Spearheaded a major digital overhaul, including a comprehensive website redesign and custom software implementation, enhancing dealership efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Led substantial facility upgrades and expansions, introducing advanced service facilities and a modernized employee training center
- Pioneered the dealership's shift toward digital retailing, ensuring robust operational continuity during pandemic-related disruptions
- Oversaw comprehensive inventory acquisition processes and technology infrastructure improvements, directly supporting streamlined dealership operations
Tom Bush Family of Dealerships
April 2019 - December 2020
Service Advisor
- Directed a team of 5-6 technicians, achieving top monthly revenue by translating complex customer concerns into actionable service solutions
- Navigated high-pressure sales interactions, building customer trust through composed, solution-focused communication
Key Buick GMC Hyundai
May 2017 - April 2019
Service Advisor
- Serviced 30+ customers daily during Hyundai's national recall crisis, delivering top service scores and turning high-pressure situations into loyalty-building experiences through clear, solution-focused communication
- Converted crisis situations into loyalty-building opportunities, providing reliable solutions under high pressure
Premium Auto Exchange
May 2014 - May 2017
Used Car Manager
- Instrumental in dealership expansion, increasing monthly sales volume from 40 cars to over 400 cars per month and launching a second dealership location
- Streamlined and enhanced inventory preparation processes, optimizing efficiency amid staffing and resource constraints
- Progressed from entry-level Photographer/Graphic Designer to Used Car Manager, acquiring extensive cross-functional dealership experience and operational insight
Relevant Coursework
Object-Oriented Programming (Java)
Honors Computer Science (C & Java)
C Programming
Engineering Analysis & Computation
Discrete Structures
Skills
Programming
JavaScriptTypeScriptCSQLHTMLCSSPythonBashRustJava
Libraries/Frameworks
ReactNode.jsBunHonoTailwind CSSViteFlaskSQL AlchemyExpressNext.jsSequelizeGraphQL
Tools/Platforms
GitGithubNeovimAWSPostmanVercelRenderDockerFigma