CC Choreography Webpage
This is a live website I designed for a local Dance Studio. It is built using React and is completely responsive and search engine optimised.
Professional Statement
I am currently working as a metadata engineer, developing on an internal metadata management system for IAG. I specialise in JavaScript and React. In my previous role, I was a Primary Teacher for five years. As I began leaning towards a career change, I thought carefully about what it is I have always loved doing. I have always been interested in math, logic puzzles, problem solving, learning and technology. Once I realised computer programming encompassed all these things, I quickly decided this was the career for me.
I began by engaging in some Harvard Computer Science lectures online. I was hooked and immediately enrolled in a CertIV in Computer Programming in June 2018. I finished my course in 2019 with new knowledge of Java, SQL and C#. I learnt to create and modify databases, design and test systems, connect a front end to a database and develop mobile apps. I was commended on my diligence and ability to write neat, concise and well organised code. I also engaged in a lot of self directed learning via Udemy on Java, Python, HTML, CSS and JavaScript in order to complement the learning from my course. Working online strengthened my troubleshooting skills as it forced me to solve any coding problem I encountered, myself. While I loved learning online and the thrill of making a program work the way it is supposed to, I strongly value a variety of learning experiences. I have been lucky enough to work with experienced coders and be challenged during my internship to hone my thinking and React skills.
I treasured my career as a teacher for the countless skills it allowed me to develop which are highly valuable and transferable to all workplaces. The most important of which would be communication, organisation and problem solving skills and the ability to multitask, work collaboratively and juggle multiple responsibilities. Teaching also helped me to realise what I value in a career: being challenged every day in a different capacity, interacting with others to solve problems and coming up with innovative ways to approach challenges.
It is my goal to continue to combine my skills and life experience gained from teaching with my new knowledge of coding to become a reliable, coachable and successful programmer who will make a positive contribution to any company I work for.
