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• Collaborated with a team of engineers to build an Elixir API for a new mobile app and a corresponding web app with Phoenix LiveView.
• Implemented Phoenix.Channel behavior to add real-time updates for an improved user experience.
• Led efforts to research and implement mobile-like components for web users on mobile devices.
• Promoted a culture of collaboration through regular pair-programming, code review, and leading a team-bonding channel.
• Fostered an inclusive environment by volunteering on the DEI committee. Led educational efforts through writing and editing monthly newsletters. Implemented an improved on-boarding experience for LGBTQ+ employees.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

• Responsible for developing web pages quickly and effectively using Elixir, Phoenix LiveView, HTML, Tailwind CSS, Responsive Web Design, and making web pages cross-browser compatible
• Participated in regular pair programming to problem solve on client projects
• Validated HTML and CSS code for accessibility and A11Y compliance
• Supported seniors in spinning up new client projects by using Storybook and component focused development to increase velocity of project completion
• Utilized TDD with ExUnit for Elixir Phoenix projects and Jest in React Native to ensure scalability and functionality of written code
• Presented technical developments directly to clients to influence their product decisions

St. Cloud Y Alrededores, Minnesota, Estados Unidos

Tepoztlan Centro, Morelos, Mexico

St. Cloud, Minnesota Area

Rochester, Minnesota Area

• molecular biologist in a radiology lab doing basic research on cranial aneurysms
• performed western blots as a method to measure protein expression for induced rabbit aneurysms
• used PCR for a comparative study in aneurysms treated with flow diverters in a rabbit model
• cultured human cardiomyocyte cells for testing growth on metal types
• assisted in taking care of rats and rabbits used in the lab studies
• edited papers for publication before submission

Rochester, Minnesota Area

• DVIDA bronze smooth certified
• experience teaching Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, American Rhythm and Smooth Bronze and Silver levels
• participates in a hip hop and ballroom dance performance group

Decorah, IA

• transformed E.coli cells with plasmids containing an artificial minigene
• used PCR to generate template for making target RNA via in vitro synthesis
• verified target RNA size and concentration by urea polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis
• used the generated target RNAs in a protein RISC assay to monitor impact of methylation on interaction of miRNA-RISC with target RNAs

Rochester, Minnesota Area

• cultured human cardiomyocytes
• analyzed of cytotoxicity of amylodogenic proteins
• performed Size Exclusion Chromatography and gel electrophoresis to examine conformation of amyloidogenic proteins

Full Stack Software Engineering

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Biology And Philosophy, Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Tri Beta, Philharmonia Orchestra, Ballroom/Swing dance Team, Health Sciences ClubLuther College.