WHY SOFTWARE ENGINEERING?

Simply put I've always had a passion for two things: technology and creativity. I studied computer science in college, but at the time I was more interested in teaching abroad. I taught English in rural Japan for 3 years, and while it was a great experience, I found that it wasn't what I wanted long-term. Since then I've put in the time and effort to become the best software engineer I can be. I don't think there is a career that better fits my passions.

Skills

Ruby

JavaScript

PostgreSQL

Rails

jQuery

HTML5 & Canvas

React

Redux

CSS3

Projects

Starsurfing

 Github

A full-stack, single page travel-hosting site made with Rails, React.js, and Redux. Integrates the Google Maps API and uses AWS S3 with a PostgreSQL database. Inspired by the Couchsurfing website.

Event Horizon

 Github

A fast-paced psuedo-rhythm game where the user must find the gaps in the enclosing shapes to escape the event horizon. Created with HTML5 Canvas and JavaScript. Uses Google Firebase to track high scores. Event Horizon is responsive, colorful, and feature-complete.

Chess

 Github

A Ruby version of chess, playable in the terminal against a friend or an intelligent AI. Made following OOP principles with separate files and classes. Allows for advanced moves such as castling and en passant.