JavaScript, ReactJS, NodeJS, ExpressJS, MongoDB, Sass, Webpack, Git, PostgreSQL, Mocha, Chai, Pug, Python, Scrum, TDD.
textABaeApp: A simple web app that sends SMS messages using Node.js, Express, and Nexmo SMS API. I also used W3C Web Notifications API for the front-end UI to display the SMS delivery confirmation messages via Socket.io.
Docket: A full stack to-do list web app. This app teaches CRUD and how to connect backend to frontend.
Ancient Beast: Ancient Beast is a turn based strategy indie game project, played online against other people, featuring a wide variety of creatures to acquire and items to equip onto, putting them to use in order to defeat your opponents.
DJ turned programmer. I’m a non-binary POC who has a passion for visually stimulating, lightweight front-end technologies. I help bridge the opportunity gap for underrepresented individuals in the tech industry as an instructor at Hack the Hood.
Program Manager at Hack the Hood Oakland, CA - July 2018--January 2019
-Promoted from Lead Instructor.
-Created a Hardware basics class for youth using Raspberry Pi.
-Managed staff of 1-6 individuals.
-Maintained and developed partnerships with companies, organizations and foundations interested in working with Hack the Hood.
-Created strategic plans for new programs and events.
Lead Instructor at Hack the Hood Oakland, CA - May 2018--July 2018
-Promoted from Technical Fellow.
-Led the teaching of basic coding (Javascript), web development, digital marketing and 21st century job skills to youth ages 16-25.
-Created events/hackathons for program youth to pair program with engineers in the industry.
-Supported HTH’s internal evaluation processes including pre/post participant assessments.
-Collaborated with the opportunities team (Case Manager and Job Developer) to provide next step opportunities to students and to support volunteers that led workshops in the boot camp.
Technical Fellow at Hack the Hood Oakland, CA - May 2017--May 2018
-Technical resource for youth attending programming at Hack the Hood.
-Provided Technical support for staff at Hack the Hood.
-Taught beginning HTML/CSS and Javascript.
-Taught data structures and algorithms.
-Developed and execute curriculum.
-Managed projects related to program operations.
Learners Guild - September 2016--June 2017
-Built full-stack Javascript web applications in weekly cycles on small teams.
-Contributed to Learners Guild open source projects
-Learned full stack web development utilizing Node.js, Express, React, MongoDB, PostgreSQL.
-Learned computer science fundamentals.
-Worked in small groups to ship code in an intensive learning environment.
-Pair-programed within small groups, reflecting daily on plus, neg and delta.
-Built applications with the assistance of Senior Engineers for 10 months.
Seattle Central Community College - August 2006--December 2009
- Associate of Arts