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Like many others, COVID-19 gave me lots to think about. In March 2020, we were asked to leave our jobs and stay home for an undetermined amount of time because it was too dangerous to be around other humans. I decided that this was my chance to make a huge change. There was no room for excuses because I had all the time in the world and nowhere to be.

A developer friend convinced me to attend an accelerated software development program and 9 months later, I graduated from Code Fellows with countless new skills. A year later in March 2021, I started working my first job in the technology industry as a teaching assistant and tutor at Code Fellows.

Now, I am focusing on strengthening my problem-solving skills, practicing data structures and algorithms and learning more about data science and machine learning. I am continuing to learn as much as I can about the technology industry in an effort to find my forever role at my dream company.

• 🛠️ Technologies and Tools

  • OS : macOS Catalina, Microsoft Windows
  • Editor : Visual Studio Code, Jupyter Notebook
  • Languages : Python, SQL, JavaScript(ES6), jQuery, CSS, HTML, Markdown
  • Frameworks/Layouts/Templates : Django (REST), PyTest, EJS, Express.js, SMACSS (Scalable and Modular Architecture for CSS), CSS Flexbox & Grid
  • Libraries/Tools : React, Whitenoise, JSON Web Tokens, Docker, Selenium with Python, Beautiful Soup, seaborn, matplotlib, scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas, Pip, Poetry, Heroku, Git, Chrome DevTools, Regex, npm, Node.js, Chart.js

• 💎 Non-Traditional Background

  I never expected to end up working in technology but I have collected many invaluable skills along the way. Check out my past roles and the transferable skills I learned from them.

  • Competitive Trained Dancer & Professional Ballerina at Houston Ballet - 18 Years

    • stamina, perseverance, motivation, discipline, creativity, resilience, self-confidence, adaptability, teamwork/collaboration, cultural, self-control, commitment, attention to detail, respect for deadlines, listening and following directions

  • The Walt Disney Company Cast Member & Disney College Program - 2.5 Years : Attractions, Lifeguard, Entertainment, Animal Programs

    • customer service, communication, creating a safe environment, working in high volume capacity, product knowledge, linguistics, foretelling negative experiences, creating magic and happiness, friendliness, patience, composure, multitasking, self-care

  • Craft Cocktail Bartender & Award-Winning Barista - 10 Years

    • kinesics, networking/relationship building, improvisation, quick memorization, money-related math, integrity, persuasion, chemistry, stress management, spatial awareness, critical thinking, event planning, time management, attentiveness, enthusiasm

  • Manager in Professional Body Modification Studio and Luxury Gold Jewelry Brand Ambassador - 4 Years

    • Approachability, personal appearance, workplace happiness, mentorship, professionalism, brand image, digital marketing, sales, motivation, employee development, polietness, payroll, auditing, inventory management, accountability, consistency, leadership, self-learning, problem-solving, data analysis, analytical thinking, graphic design, merchandising, public health education, documentation, technology trouble-shooting, interviewing/hiring, public speaking, grace

• 🌟 Professional Competencies

  • A Growth Mindset:

    • Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and solve problems with agility
    • Envision beyond the responsibility of my role
    • Build a career across multiple disciplines
    • Attend every opportunity to learn and grow as a professional and a better human

  • Diverse and Inclusive:

    • Empower every person to achieve more
    • Influencing others by encouraging communication
    • Lifting up "Non-Traditional Backgrounds"
    • Create a safe working environment for everyone
    • Community outreach through volunteering

  • Leadership & Collaboration:

    • Effectively communicating within a team and across teams
    • Positively influencing others by setting a good example
    • Working tenaciously to deliver on commitments
    • Constantly seeking bigger challenges
    • Holding yourself and others accountable

• 🌈 Why I Want to Work in Tech

  • Working from home is safest during a pandemic.
  • I am ready for a liveable wage, excellent healthcare and rewarding benefits.
  • My ability to adapt allows me to change my professional career.
  • I am a lifelong learner looking to keep life interesting.
  • I recognize that software and technology is the future.
  • The women and queer developer community is welcoming and supportive.
  • I want to empower other queer people and women to join the tech community.
  • I want to help make the world a more accessible place for everyone.
  • The relentless spread of misinformation on the internet affects everyone's quality of life and I want to stop it.
  • Cyber crime is on the rise and I want to help make the world safer.

• 👭 My Favorite Organizations

  • Code Fellows Alumni
  • Lesbians Who Tech
  • Out in Tech
  • PyLadies
  • Code Newbie
  • PuPPy
  • Tech Ladies

• LeetCode : Arrays 101
• Microsoft Certification : Azure Fundamentals
• Threat Detective : Data Science and Machine Learning App

• Solo Learn : C#

• Code Fellows Global Job Fair and Demo Day - 07/07/21

  • Threat Detective (my final Code Fellow's project) was chosen to represent my school in this year's Global Job Fair!

• Pride Summit 2021 - 06/21-06/25/21

  • Enhance your leadership skills and techincal skills while preparing for the work ahead needed to fix our democracy, systemic racism, policy brutality, a global pandemic, our climate and so much more. Hosted by Lesbians Who Tech.

• Microsoft Build - 05/25-05/27/21

  • Explore solutions, sharpen skills, and add to your toolbox at this year’s event. Find out what’s next in tech and the future of hybrid work at this free, all-digital event held by Microsoft.

• Elevate - 03/08/21

  • The 4th annual Girl Geek X: Elevate virtual conference for mid-to-senior level women is a full day of talks on leadership, resilience, inclusive research, modernizing mobile codebases, strategies for remote teams, security, AI, and more!

• PyCascades - 02/20/21

  • PyCascades is organized by members of the Python communities in Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland. It is a 2 day virtual conference that aims to bring together Python users and developers from around the world.

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• Acoustic Rock
• Rage

• Retired Disney Princess
• Studied 14 Different Styles of Dance over 18 Years
• Took Up Longboarding at 25 and Roller Skating at 30 Years Old
• Collects Carnivorous Plants
• Performed Burlesque with a Troupe of Drag Kings
• Collected over 1,000 Hours of Tattoo Artwork and Body Modifications
• Studied the Spanish Language and Mexican Culture for 6 Years
• Tarot Reader for 6 Years
• Enjoys All Venues of Self-Improvement
• Wants to Build an EarthShip One Day

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