About me
From a young age, I’ve been captivated by technology. My journey in tech began in high school, where I proudly served as an ambassador for the Information Technology vocational program during my studies at DeSoto County Career Tech West.
Professionally, I have been fortunate to build a well-rounded foundation. My career began as an IT technician with Future Electronics, providing hands-on solutions to tech issues and learning the intricacies of hardware and software management. Later, I was able to share my skills, teaching the fundamentals of web development at Davidson Elementary School in Water Valley, MS. Most recently, I spent over three years with Cellular South, further honing my skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Beyond my career, I am passionate about giving back to my community and fostering growth in others. I am constantly in pursuit of new knowledge, whether it’s exploring emerging technologies or nurturing my collection of houseplants. This pastime keeps me grounded and connected to nature and balance. I look forward to bringing my skills and enthusiasm to new challenges and collaborations.
Projects
Library Inventory
Django Web Application
Developed a library management application in Django to manage book inventory for a small library.
- Created models to represent library assets and transactions, including: Book model with attributes like title, author, publication date, genre, stock status, and description. Transaction model to track check-in/check-out actions with timestamps and book references.
- Implemented key functionalities to streamline borrowing and returning books: Added a borrow_book view to update stock status and display success or error messages based on availability. Built a return_book view to handle returns with messaging for successful or erroneous returns.
- Configured Django's messaging framework to provide users with real-time, context-sensitive alerts after interactions.
- Code sample in relevant directory: github.com/ASoledadU/django-library
Community Volunteer Sign Up Sheet
Java Terminal Application
Developed a terminal application to streamline volunteer sign-ups for churches, automating the paper-based interest form.
- Built a user interface that captures volunteer interest data, mirroring the original paper form.
- Implemented data storage for long-term tracking of volunteer information: Stored user submissions persistently to maintain volunteer data between program executions.
- Exceeded requirements by developing a separate administrator application, allowing church staff to: Review volunteer interests sorted by categories to support efficient placement.
- Code sample in relevant directory: github.com/ASoledadU/java-benchmark-volunteer-signup
Dwight Shrute Farm Game
HTML/CSS and JavaScript Web Game
Independent frustrating arrow controlled game based on the hit TV Show "The Office"
- Created a small web game that lets the user play as a cast member from "The Office" and collect an item from the show to acquire points
- Independently made a unique and interesting way to learn how to demonstrate DOM manipulation
- Hosted Website with Game: asoledadu.github.io/Dwight-Shrute-Farm/
- Code sample in relevant directory: github.com/ASoledadU/Dwight-Shrute-Farm
Virtual Dog Spa
C# Terminal Application
Independent project to learn the fundamentals of C# and .Net Core via translating a previous Python assignment
- Created an application for users to make reservations at a fictional Dog Spa
- Independently drove my acquisition of the new skills by referencing books and tutorials
- Curated mentor support to problem solve challenges with object oriented programming
- Was able to cascade my knowledge of Python to C#
- Code sample in relevant directory: github.com/ASoledadU/DogStoreTranslation
Ascent Attendance Showcase
Django Web Application
Team project to demonstrate mastery of Django web framework by implemening various features
- Increased fluency in creating web applications with class-based Django
- Collaborated with a partner to create an application to promote classroom functionality by tracking the attendance
- Leveraged Agile techniques such as pair programming, continuous integration, and daily stand-ups
- Used GitHub to see class progress and issues from coding superviser
- Code sample in relevant directory: github.com/ASoledadU/ascent
“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.”
