**About Me - Jarrod Bogard**Hello! I am Jarrod Bogard, a focused and driven web developer, currently located in the Raleigh-Durham area. With a strong affintiy for web development, I undertake coding projects equipped with a wide-array of skills and tools. **Skills that Define Me**I have a solid understanding of a wide variety of programming skills that are essential to web design and development. My repertoire includes JavaScript, React.JS, CSS, Material UI, and Bootstrap for building stylish web applications and user interfaces, and React Context and Redux for seamless state management. My skills include a dynamic understanding of SQL, and specifically the MySQL database management system, to manage and store data. I apply my fundamental understanding of Node.JS, Express.JS, and RESTful APIs to bring the front-end and back-end together in a consistent and logical manner for server-side solutions. Additionally, I am well-acquainted with Git and Github, which provides me the ability to manage my projects efficiently. I am an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, which shows my well-rounded understanding of many AWS features, and I am continuing to work towards my AWS Certified Developer certification. **Education and Beyond**As a diligent and driven student of computer programming, I have continued to deeply engage myself in the ever-changing world of programming and technology. My passion for web development and attention to detail serves as my driving force in my programming journey.**Connecting and Collaborating** I enjoy challenges and have an unquenchable thirst for problem-solving. While finding solutions to problems is the goal, the journey to the solution is just as desirable. Regardless of the aims of a project, whether designing an application or building an intricate user experience, I am focused on going above and beyond expectations.If you're searching for a web developer who is a team player, enjoys a challenge, and is looking to grow and learn the extensive world of tech, I am just an email away. Please reach out to me at jarrodbogard@gmail.com. Thank you for visiting my profile. Let's work together and code a brighter future!