I am a self-motivated, hard-working, full-stack software developer and educator with a strong passion for innovation and technology. I have excellent communication skills and a proven track record of quickly learning new technologies and adapting to a fast-paced environment. I seek to thrive with a positive and energetic team to deliver the highest quality solutions and experiences to my stakeholders and clients.
MDJ Holdings, LLC DBA DanielJS Digital Media Solutions - Proprietor/Lead Software Engineer Dallas, TX – Jun 2014 - Present
Successfully cultivated a digital agency specializing in web development services, including designing and creating websites/web applications and SaaS products for small businesses and associations. Took the initiative in growing a small local community that offers mentorship for aspiring software developers through workshops and networking.
General Assembly Enterprise - Senior Software Engineering Instructor Lead Online Campus – Nov 2017 - Present
Instructed students to become software engineers using a fully immersive program with more than 500 hours of content. Awarded “Distinguished Faculty Member” for exemplary performance and mentorship of junior developers and instructors, and inducted as a member of General Assembly’s Product Advisory Board
Successfully instructed a cohort of 20 Disney employees for the CODE ROSIE: 2.0 women in tech initiative using a custom advanced 12-week curriculum focused on full-stack web development using web technologies such as Express, Node, Python, Django, React, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
JPMorgan Chase Bank - Private Client Banker Fort Worth, TX - 2007 – 2017
Demonstrated excellence in utilizing business teams and customized solutions to enhance client relationships; also served as a sales and career development coach for over a dozen junior colleagues.
U.S. Army Active/Reserve - Sergeant – Squad Leader Fort Hood, TX – 2004 – 2010
Provided armed security for over 100 successful logistic patrol missions in northern Iraq from ’05 -’06. Awarded the Purple Heart, Army Accommodation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal.
EDUCATION
The University of Phoenix, Online Campus – 2015
Bachelor of Science in Business.
Free Code Camp, Online Curriculum – 2014
Web development certificate: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and React.
