About Me
Who am I?
I am a Junior Full-stack Software Engineer keeping my skills sharp through freelance website construction. I graduated from DigitalCrafts Intensive Coding Bootcamp March 2021. I am seeking out an entry-level position where I can continue to grow as a developer in a team-based environment, ideally, with mentorship available.
I am located in: Atlanta, GA
Where am I coming from?
I graduated from the University of Virginia in 2017 with a degree in public health. Most of my experience is in the medical field. I've worked as an EMT, medical assistant, and scribe. In 2020, I decided to make a transition from the medical field to software engineering.
Why am I here?
My first insight into the importance of thoughtfully designed technology came when I was working closely with EMR software (electronic medical records). The systems I worked with were nonintuitive, awkward to navigate, and made my job harder in many ways. This inspired me to explore software engineering. While I may no longer work directly with patients, I am still very passionate about providing tools that make people's everyday lives easier.
Why am I a good fit?
Premed coursework and patient exposure prepped me for a different career path but the skills I learned along the way are well suited to software development. Over the years, I have honed many soft skills that stem from working in service of others. These include a sharp attention to detail, strong work ethic, empathetic communication, and the ability to listen to the needs of others and display clear understanding.
What is my motivation?
I'm excited to continue my growth as a developer in hopes that I can make technology more functional and accessible to people that need it the most.
Skills
JavaScript
jQuery
Express
Node.js
Java
HTML
CSS & Flexbox
Bootstrap
Material UI
SASS
Python
Sequelize
PostgreSQL
AWS
React/Redux
Portfolio
- All
- Front-end
- Full Stack
Resume
Summary
Andrea Myers
Hard-working and creative Software Engineer with 6+ years of outside work experience in a team-oriented, client-focused environment. Graduate of DigitalCrafts Coding Bootcamp where I worked with teams of other developers to create front-end and full-stack applications. Currently doing freelance website construction.
Education
Certification in Software Engineering
Nov 2020 - March 2021
DigitalCrafts Coding Bootcamp - Atlanta, Ga
Completed this 16-week intensive program where I learned full-stack web development. Working in teams to complete front-end and full-stack applications, I was selected as a team lead based on my reputation of going above and beyond requirements and consistently meeting deadlines. I was always passionate about having not only an efficient back-end but also an aesthetically pleasing UX/UI. Because of this, I became equally skilled in back-end problem-solving and creative front-end design.
Bachelors of Global Public Health
Aug 2013 - May 2017
University of Virginia - Charlottesville, Va
3.7 GPA | Graduated with distinction
During my time at University my work focused on public health and premed sciences. I was very active within the UVA healthcare system. I worked with the local Rescue Squad, helped run studies to pinpoint medical care inequities among vulnerable populations, and served as president of AED Premedical Honor Society.
I also was a part of a team working to develop a mobile application for an underserved population in a small town in West Virginia. Our team worked with local groups within the community to assess the needs of the area and discuss how we could develop a tool that would be useful. I was responsible for running focus groups and determining what services our demographic wanted and needed from our application.
Professional Experience
Freelance Software Developer
March 2021 - Present
RAB Blog - Remote
- Currently building a new website for a well-established blog. Client is a published author and the blog received close to 10,000 visits for the year 2020.
Over-the-Road Team Truck Driver
May 2019 - July 2020
Schneider National - Indianapolis, IN
- Transported and delivered goods across the lower 48 states. Required great attention to detail during long hours of driving in various weather conditions. This position reinforced the importance of being a reliable teammate and meeting a strict deadline.
Substitute Teacher
Dec 2018 - May 2019
Smyth County Schools - Marion, VA
- Substitute teacher for kids K-12. Required deliberate, clear, and patient communication skills.
Medical Assistant & Scribe
May 2017 - July 2018
Family Dermatology of Albemarle - Charlottesville, VA
- Documented entire doctor-patient interactions and assisted physicians during surgical procedures. Extreme attention to detail and precision in a fast-paced environment was vital to this role. Also required rapid problem-solving skills and a calm demeanor under pressure.
EMT & Ambulance Driver
Aug 2014 - May 2017
Albemarle Rescue Squad - Charlottesville, VA
- Developed excellent people skills while working with patients and fellow crew members. Required a calm and focused demeanor under pressure and quick problem-solving skills. Worked both as an EMT and a certified driver of the ambulance. As a driver I communicated directly with emergency control and was responsible for the logistics and safely of my patients and fellow crew members at all times. Required a high level of teamwork and taught me the value of supporting as well as leading my crew.
Interests
I love what I do and am very passionate about software engineering. But that's only one part of my life! Here are some of the things I enjoy that don't involve a computer screen.
Photography
I have always loved taking pictures. One of my favorite things is to take candid photos of family and friends. It's so special to capture genuine moments of happiness for them to remember.
Yoga
This is my favorite way to exercise. I took a yoga class my senior year of college and have been hooked ever since!
Dog Watching
I don't have any pets at this time in my life but I cannot wait for the day I get a dog! In the meantime, I make a hobby of dog-watching while on the local walking trail.
Weight Lifting
If I'm not petting a dog or taking a picture of a dog, I might be doing some weight-training. There's something very empowering about lifing something really heavy!
