I am a Full Stack Developer with a special kind boundless tenacity that is fueled by a love for programming, driven by a unique personal journey, and guided by a deep sense of purpose as a developer. I am always excited to contribute with a dynamic and forward-thinking group. I bring perseverance, integrity, and a rapid learning ability to every project -- striving to create impactful software solutions that push boundaries and drive positive change. I currently reside in the beautiful Boise, Idaho and am an application building / outdoor enthusiast that thrives in settings that foster creativity and a thirst for exchanging knowledge through team support and collaboration.
- 🚀 Although I love exploring and familiarizing myself with cool new technologies, that isn't what makes coding truly special to me. Being as actual programming is almost completely framework and code agnostic, I find the most gratification in adding tools to my toolkit that aide in my ability to recognize and categorize classic problems, employing solutions for those problems, and increasing my proficiency with frameworks and languages that I am already well-versed and proficient in. Most all frameworks and languages can be learned fairly quickly if you understand what to look for in syntax and core library functionality. I prioritize code literacy and cognizance over one hot new tech stack after the other because there will always be something new to learn. What is important to me is to be as useful as possible to myself and others so any technologies required on a project can be more naturally understood and applied.
- 🎨 I also have significant experience in Adobe Photoshop (10 years), creative writing, and marketing for local events through Social Media. I have a particular knack for creating captivating User Experiences and design interfaces, creating both 2D and 3D animations, and have a extensive knowledge and creatively unique outlook in fundamentally important yet frequently overlooked skills such as color theory / psychology, optimal times of day to post on social media for maximum outreach, etc.
- ☺ When I'm not analyzing code and building applications, you can find me playing video games, snowboarding, longboarding. camping / enjoying the outdoors, and spending time with my family.