HEY, I’M AUSTIN CRIBARI.
From figuring out how software works to keeping the systems behind it running. This is where my computer science and IT journeys meet.
Explore my workI’m Austin, a Colorado State University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. I like finding ways to use what I learned in college and the technical skills I continue to develop to make everyday life easier, more organized, and more interesting.
My personal life is often the starting point for my work. I built my tip tracker because I wanted a clearer picture of the cash and credit card tips I earn across shifts. Turning that need into a Python application helped me bring programming into my own routine and make more intentional decisions about my budget.
I want the things I build to reflect my interests and the people using them. My projects have given me room to explore games, virtual reality, and web design, while the Cribari Custom Rugs website connected technical work with the creative side of presenting a business and its products.
Combining my personal life with my work matters to me. It gives me a reason to keep learning and a practical way to apply new skills. Earning the Google IT Support Professional Certificate added to that foundation, helping me connect my experience building software with a better understanding of the systems behind it.
Bringing everyday life into my work
I see my degree as something I can put to use beyond a job title. Whether I’m tracking my own income, exploring an interest, or creating a website, I want my technical skills to help me do something useful and personal.
A growing collection of things I've made and lessons I've picked up along the way.
I built a Unity experiment to explore the relationship between virtual reality usage and awareness, memory, and object permanence. Participants completed a color-counting task so I could compare performance in VR against a standard display.
Unity · C# · Virtual reality · Human–computer interaction
Explore the VR HCI projectI built a dynamic interface with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that supported real-time feedback, item randomization, and question tracking. I also improved the mobile experience with responsive layouts and interactions designed to work well on touch devices.
HTML · CSS · JavaScript
I built a C++ simulation to compare two roulette strategies over 100 spins, tracking win counts and ending balances. My version randomly selected 26 unique numbers each run, while the other strategy covered a fixed set of numbers. Repeated trials let me compare how the two betting approaches performed.
C++ · Simulation · Logic
I created an infinite runner using premade level chunks for randomized level generation, giving each run a different feel. I also worked on character animation to make movement feel more fluid and responsive.
Unity · C# · Game design
I built a Python desktop app to track the cash and credit card tips I earn at work, helping me understand my income and budget more intentionally. It uses Tkinter for the interface, stores entries in JSON, and generates a running summary of total earnings across shifts.
Python · Tkinter · JSON
I designed a website for a custom tufting rug business using HTML and CSS to promote the brand and showcase its work. The project gave me a chance to experiment with visual styling, image presentation, and layouts that supported a small business’s identity.
HTML · CSS · Brand design
Technical support, networking, operating systems, system administration, and IT security.
Completed
VIEW CERTIFICATEThe foundation for my work in software development, interactive projects, and the practical tools I build for everyday life.