About Me
A programmer at heart
Although I have long been fascinated by all manner of science – eventually leading to graduate degrees in physics after the completion of a B.S. in computer science and five years in the Air Force – I am at my best and feel most fulfilled when I am doing hands-on coding and figuring out how to design solutions and implement systems.
A bit of everything
I feel that breadth of experience is my strongest asset. I have worked with several backend languages and technologies including: Python, the Django web framework, and scientific libraries, Linux and Bash shell scripting, SQL, React.js, Node.js, MongoDB, and the Express web framework. I am also comfortable with many higher-level packages and tools in addition to the foundational technologies – HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Git.
Driven to continue learning
I am dedicated to lifelong learning, and routinely complete training/certification courses to stay abreast of the latest technologies and best practices. I recently completed a ten-month sequence of courses offered by Nucamp.co – first, their Full Stack Web + Mobile Development bootcamp covering the MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js (MERN) stack (November, 2023 – Graduated with Honors), followed by their Back End, SQL, and DevOps, with Python bootcamp (March, 2024 – Graduated with Honors). Most recently, I earned my AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner credentials.
Driven to share knowledge
One of the many gifts college-level lecturing and freelance textbook writing and copyediting assignments have given me is ample practice communicating complex, technical, and abstract ideas as clearly and succinctly as possible.
Please visit my LinkedIn page for information about training courses, certifications, and more.