Carter Hinkle
Web Developer
Full-stack
UI / UX
Education
Charleston Southern University
BS in Computer Science | 3.78 Magna cum laude
May 2023
Relevant Coursework: Data Structures, Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Survey of Scripting
CLIC at Seville, Spain
Intensive Spanish Program | Spanish B2 Certified
Oct. 2022
- July 2023
Experience
Animation VERSUS
Backend and Game Developer
Oct. 2025
- Present
Created analytics server in Typescript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL to capture debug data for upcoming online game. Made matchmaking logic in GDScript and resolved multiplayer rollback bugs to stabilize online experience. Reduced level save times by ~70% by porting serialization code to C++.
Calculus Connection
Freelance Full Stack Developer
Mar. 2025
- Oct. 2025
Developed a website for a private math tutor using SolidJS, Typescript, HTML, CSS, and WebGL. Created a dashboard to interact with backend in Node.js and PostgreSQL. Allows for dynamic content editing like a CMS.
Shiloh & Bros
Freelance QA Associate
May 2025
- Oct. 2025
Helped launch Labryn on Roblox. Tested on PC and Mobile and created daily reports in Jira Website
Dreamlit Games
Full-Time QA Associate
Sept. 2024
- Mar. 2025
Helped launch Towers of Aghasba on PlayStation 5 and Steam. Tracked bugs in Jira and crash reports in Bug Splat. Assisted with Sony technical requirements using PS5 test kit. Created C++ cheats in Unreal Engine 5 for QA testing. Hosted a multiplayer test server for daily build verification and on-demand testing. Trailer
Audio Apron
Full Stack Developer
May 2023
- Present
Developed and launched a marketplace with 1000+ users and 500+ sales in Next.js (React) using HTML, CSS, and Typescript. Implemented backend with Node.js, MongoDB, Auth0, and Cloudflare R2. Sales handled via Paddle.js. Currently migrating to PostgreSQL and adding a license system. I develop all store products. Website
Neko Industries
Freelance Frontend Developer
Feb. 2024
- July 2024
Developed an admin dashboard to manage customer requests and orders using SolidJS and Tailwind. Video
Projects
Linux Window Manager Extension
February. 2026
- Present
Made a tool in Rust to extend functionality of the Niri window manager. Project has 73 Stars on GitHub.
Drawing App
Jan. 2025
- Present
Creating a PictoChat-esque drawing app. UI made in SolidJS and Tailwind. Backend in Node.js, PostgreSQL, and deployed with SSR using Cloudflare Workers. Currently testing with ~15 active users. Website Video
Shader Editor App
June 2025
- December 2025
Made a GLSL playground in SolidJS and WebGL for creating art. Backend in Node.js and PostgreSQL. Website
Ableton Template Generator
June 2024
- July 2024
Built a SolidJS app using the OpenAI API to auto-generate orchestral Ableton templates from screenshots. Video
VST Plugins
Dec. 2023
- Feb. 2024
Developed 2 audio plugins with the JUCE C++ framework. Video1 Source1 Video2 Source2 Store-Page
Skills
Languages
Javascript
Typescript
C++
HTML
CSS
SQL
Rust
GDScript
Tools
React
Next.js
Tailwind
SolidJS
WebGL
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Git
Jira
Figma
Godot
Other
QA
Test Development
Product Management