About Me

SKILLS: JavaScript, React, Redux, HTML5, CSS, SCSS, Ruby on Rails, AWS S3, Node.js, Mongoose, MongoDB, Express.js, SQL, SQLite3, PostgreSQL, Webpack, jQuery, Git, Heroku PROJECTS: PinInit (React Redux , SCSS, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL db, HTML5, Hero...jQuery, Git, Heroku PROJECTS: PinInit (React Redux , SCSS, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL db, HTML5, Heroku) live github PinInit is a clone of the common social media platform Pinterest, where users create and share ideas organized in boards Connected a React/Redux frontend with a Ruby on Rails backend via dynamic AJAX calls, efficiently serving data to be rendered with light-weight components Leveraged the power of ActiveRecord associations to connect Rails models, simplifying Postgres database queries Utilized Amazon Web Services S3 (AWS) to store photos in the cloud uploaded by users resulting in a highly-scalable application GrillLit (Node.js, Express.js, Heroku, MongoDB, React) live github GrillLit is a full-stack MERN web application that allows users to create events and invite other users Partnered with a team of 4 other engineers as the backend lead, utilizing an efficient git workflow to successfully deploy the app within a strict two-week deadline Configured MongoDB in order to efficiently pass data to front end by leveraging the document-based nature of a non-relational database Setup backend RESTful routes using Express for user authentication as well as event and like functionality, including models and validations Orbit (Javascript, Vanilla JS, CSS, Github Pages, THREE.js) live github Orbit is a 3D interactive visual graphic application that can be used to create simple shapes Utilized THREE.js to create a 3D cube made up of smaller individual cubes allowing users to intuitively interact with the model Optimized render quality during user interaction with specific cubes by utilizing InstancedMesh resulting in smooth user experience Implemented keyboard controls via JS event listeners allowing users to interact with cubes more efficiently WORK EXPERIENCE: Abacus Services Corporation Microbiologist 1 January 2020 - July 2020 Regularly monitored the microbial activity across 50+ drug grade sterile machine rooms Performed readings on component samples, identified and documented any contaminants and initiated corrective measures when necessary Maintained a database of contaminant levels, in addition to corrective measures taken in all 50+ sterile rooms Judson University Chemistry Teaching Assistant August 2018 - May 2019 Assisted the professor in the answering of student questions relating to course material Prepared and demonstrated the use of laboratory equipment, provided guidance in handling chemicals and laboratory equipment in a proper and safe manner Led the lab portion of the 35 student course (Not typical for TA to be leading, however, the experience level of the instructing professor required such initiative) Assisted in reporting when chemical inventory was low as well as restocking storage when new chemicals arrive Judson University August 2016 - May 2019 Chemistry Tutor Provided one-on-one help to students concerning any topic within the scope of chemistry I and II, by gauging the understanding of individual students and providing appropriate and relevant support Responsible for organizing and leading study groups anywhere from 2 to 10 students at a time EDUCATION: AppAcademy - 1000-hour immersive full-stack web development bootcamp with <3% acceptance rate 2021 Judson University - BA Chemistry 2015 -2019