About Me
Hello! I'm Amanda
With a passion for creative web design and a commitment to continuous learning, I'm a seasoned full stack software engineer with a specialization in WordPress development. Since 2010, I've honed my skills, particularly as an independent contractor since 2018, delivering top-notch solutions to clients. I thrive on challenges, staying ahead of the curve by mastering new languages and technologies.
In addition to my software engineering expertise, I am also a Computer Science and Technology Instructor, where I share my knowledge with students while continuing to refine my skills. This teaching experience complements my technical career, enhancing my leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities. I'm not just a contributor but also a team player, eager to tackle new challenges and make a meaningful impact in the tech world.
Amanda Gray
Full Stack Software Engineer
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"I am both the architect and the builder"
As a creative full stack software engineer, I specialize in designing websites from scratch. Handling both frontend and backend development, I ensure seamless functionality and an engaging user experience.
Education
EDUCATION
Full Stack Software Engineer
UC Berkeley, Software Engineering Program
I undertook a rigorous academic journey at the prestigious UC Berkeley, enhancing my skills and knowledge in the field of software engineering. By focusing on full stack development, I gained comprehensive expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies. This well-rounded education equipped me to address complex software challenges with innovative and efficient solutions.
Associates in Business
I spent two years at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College where I earned an Associates Degree in Business.
High School Diploma
Croughton HS, England/Green Valley HS, Nevada
I had the unique opportunity to attend high school in both Croughton, England and Las Vegas, Nevada, graduating from Green Valley High School. Throughout my schooling, my passion for music was evident as I participated in three different choirs each year. During my sophomore year, I had the honor of being awarded 'All American Cheerleader', showcasing my dedication and team spirit. In addition, my leadership skills were recognized when I served as the Head Varsity Captain, promoting teamwork and resilience.
Projects
SKILLS
Frontend Development
MERN Stack
Wordpress
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Material UI
Webpack
React
Redux
Stripe API
Backend Development
PHP
Cloudinary
Performance
Context API
Data Structures and Algorithms
Full Stack Development
React Hooks
Microsoft Word - Advanced
Power Point - Proficient
French - Mother Tongue
Spanish - Advanced
JSX
TDD
Imperative Programming
Unit Testing w/ JEST
Declarative Programming
Object-oriented Programing (oop)
Microsoft Word - Advanced
Power Point - Proficient
French - Mother Tongue
Spanish - Advanced
Relational Database
Non-Relational Database
JWT Javascript Web Token
Expression Sessions
MySql
Sequelize ORM
bcrypt
Heroku
Mongo DB
Mongoose ODM
Serverside Templating (Handlebars.js)
Express Sessions
Git
JSON
AJAX
Apollo GraphQL
Rest API
Node.js
GitHub
Fetch
Insomnia/Postman
PWA