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About

I am a proud U.S. Citizen with 5 years of experience working in the healthcare industry. Over the last few years, I've become well aquainted with the nuances collaborating in a highly technical field.

Though I have the utmost reverence for my work in healthcare, I feel that its time to take on new challenges. My passion lies in problem solving, so I'm switching gears to pursue web development. I am currently devouring everything Javascript.

I've recently completed the front-end track at freeCodeCamp and now moving on to learn REACT.js. When I'm not coding, I enjoy hiking, camping, and spending time with my family.

Soft Skills

Though I spend most of my time acquiring programming knowledge; I do so with the understanding that far more is required to be a successful developer. In fact, many times, it's the "soft skills" that can make the biggest difference. So instead of listing technical skills (check out the portfolio for that!), allow me to discuss some of the soft skills that I have been praised for.

Work Ethic

For me, work ethic is primarily comprised of integrity and perseverence. I define integrity as being transparent and dependable--no guesswork, no reading between the lines. And for me, perseverance pushes me through those times when even the slightest amount of progress requires an immense effort. Work ethic is more than just drudging along; it's a commitment to the process and the final product.

Communication

Superb communication skills are essential whether I'm working with someone across the globe or across the hall. I have worked as a part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team for years, and I have found that excellent communication begins simply with listening; slowing down to fully digest what someone is saying saves a ton of time.

When it's time to speak up, it is critical to do so in a way that is tailored and concise. Taking a moment to stand in the other person's shoes can provide for a conversation that is beneficial for myself, the technical team member, the customer, and ultimately, the corporate stakeholder.

Curiosity

I really enjoy being challenged by new concepts and unfamiliar ways of thinking. I love finding out the "why" behind the "how."

Above all, I love the excitement that I feel when a multitude of intricacies click together to form a deeper understanding; that eureka moment! Once I've wrapped my mind around a new concept, I love how a task, that was once so daunting, can now be tackled by weaving what I've learned with what I already know.

For me, there is a certain joy that comes with finding innovative solutions to difficult problems.

The All-American Quote Machine
The All-American Quote Machine
See the Code Here.

Elements

  • JSON data
  • Twitter API
  • jQuery

Description

This site aggregates and presents several curated quotes from notable American presidents, scientists, captains of industry, literary figures, and much more! If you find a quote that you'd like to share, you can share it easily via Twitter.

Tic Tac Toe in React
Tic Tac Toe in React!
See the Code Here.

Elements

  • React JS Framework
  • Bootstrap 4
  • Recursive Algorithm
  • Node JS & Webpack

Description

This is the classic game of Tic-Tac-Toe built using the React framework. The game uses a recursive algorithm to play perfectly, but has a chance to blunder a move to give the player a fighting chance!

The All-American Quote Machine
sc2 Stream Tracker
See the Code Here.

Elements

  • Twitch API
  • Asynchronous JS
  • jQuery
  • SCSS

Description

Track whether some of the most prolific Starcraft 2 Game Casts are online and visit their streams at the click of your mouse.

The All-American Quote Machine
Pomodoro Clock
See the Code Here.

Elements

  • p5.js framework
  • PHP
  • HTML/CSS/JS

Description

A pomodoro clock is a very useful tool for effective time managment. This particular interface for such a clock is readable and easy to use.

The All-American Quote Machine
Polynomial Regression Playground
See the Code Here.

Elements

  • p5.js framework
  • Tensorflow JS Core API
  • HTML/CSS/JS

Description

This site uses the AI to approximate a polynomial function that conforms to custom, user-generated data. I'd be happy to go into an in depth explanation of how it works during a personal interview.

Contact
Whether you're a start-up or an established business, I'd love to hear from you!