Resume
Experience
Download Resume2023 - 2024
                                            Software Engineer
                                            Newbold Advisors (The Home Depot)
                                            Atlanta, GA (remote)
                                        Modernized legacy apps with Java/Spring Boot, contributing to a faster and more efficient user experience. My work with Docker and Kubernetes streamlined deployment, and my involvement in Agile/Scrum practices enriched my understanding of team collaboration. It was a rewarding journey of learning and growth.
                                            
                                    2022 - 2023
                                            Java Consultant
                                            FDM Group
                                            New York, NY (remote)
                                        Engineered user-centric features, enhancing UI experience. As a backup tech lead, steered the team to fewer merge conflicts and boosted deployment efficiency. Led bug fixes and codebase enhancements for improved code coverage and fewer bugs. Fostered team communication, boosting productivity, and collaborated on feature updates, enhancing user experience and accessibility.
                                    2016 - 2022
                                            Web Developer
                                            WebQuest Design
                                            Chiang Mai, Thailand/Atlanta, GA (remote)
                                        Spearheaded the creation of responsive, user-friendly websites, honing skills in HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, WordPress/Shopify, and server-side development with Node.js and Express.js. Crowning achievement was a single-page ecommerce web application, backed by a speedy MySQL database, that significantly elevated the user experience.
                                    2015 - 2022
                                            Award Winning International English Teacher
                                            Chiang Mai, Thailand
                                            
                                        Harnessed technology to connect with a diverse student base, earning over 5,000 five-star reviews and ranking in the top 20 for student/parent satisfaction. Honed my communication, relationship-building, and adaptability skills, which can apply to the dynamic IT/Software Development industry.
                                    Education
2003 - 2007
                                            Savannah College of Art and Design
                                                Savannah, GA
                                            Bachelor's
                                                Digital Media
                                            Mastered visual design, multimedia production, and interactive media development. 
                                            Coursework spanned graphic design, web design, video production, and sound design, fostering my critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative ideation skills.
                                            
                                            Real-world projects gave me hands-on experience in project management, team collaboration, and communication, preparing me for the fast-paced IT/Software Development industry.
                                            
                                            Provided me with a robust foundation in digital media and versatile skills for various IT/Software Development roles.
                                            
                                    2022 - 2023
                                            FDM Group
                                                New York, NY
                                            Software Developer Program:
                                                Java
                                            - SQL (queries, joins, databases)
- Unix (functions, parameters, writing shell scripts, loops)
- Java Core Fundamentals and Key Tools (Mockito, Maven, Eclipse, Git, Version Control Systems)
- JUnit (Unit Testing), TDD, UML, Object-Oriented Principles, Data Structures and Algorithms
- Data Access (using JDBC, JPA)
- Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML)
- Spring Framework (Core, Boot, Data, Web MVC)
- Spring Rest (Rest Clients, APIs, Web Services)
- Angular (TypeScript, Services, Forms)
- Agile Project Management (Agile/Scrum)SQL (queries, joins, databases)
2022 - 2022
                                            Per Scholas
                                                Atlanta, GA
                                            Software Engineering:
                                                Full Stack Java Developer Program
                                            15-week, 450+ hour Java Full-Stack Developer Program, all about Full Stack Java development. I built a web application from scratch using Spring (MVC) Framework, SQL, and mySQL databases. I optimized Java code and data structures for quick data access and manipulated RDBMS. I also enhanced webpage layouts with HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Ready to rock as a full stack developer, software engineer, and Java developer.
                                    Professional Skills
SEO/SEM
                                                Marketing
                                        
                                                Enterprise Development
                                        Web
                                                Development
                                        Software Testing
                                        Software Engineering
                                        User
                                                Interface Design
                                        Languages
HTML
                                            
                                        CSS
                                            
                                        JavaScript/TypeScript
                                            
                                        Java
                                            
                                        Python 
(currently learning)
                                        (currently learning)
Node.js