Web Developer
Athens, GA, USA
I am a web developer for the University of Georgia. I've been programming since 2009. I love art, music, and mountain biking. My current role is that of a web developer for a small team of glycobiologists. Our tools allow users to create 3D models of carbohydrates that can be used in simulations. I favor the frontend: I am formally trained in the principles of design, and I have deep compassion for the experience of the user. I have been asked to manage a small team recently, and that has been extremely rewarding. We have been making great strides as we move our legacy code base to a more modern system.
I love my current job. However, being in academia, there is little demand for us to keep up with the latest advances in modern frameworks. I would love an excuse to push myself into new directions. My current team uses a Javascript/Python stack using the Django framework, largely due to Python's ubiquitous nature in the sciences. I love our stack, but I am interested to explore the advantages of more modern frameworks like Node, Angular, etc. I have made a few little side projects that leverage Node/Express, and I loved these experiences. It was refreshing to be able to bypass polling logic, thanks to server pushes via sockets.
If you are looking for that team member who is looking to build people up, and never tear people down, I am a great candidate. I work hard, I favor evidence-based decision making, and I love the problem solving that goes with the job.