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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• Worked closely with designers to modify and optimize user flows to meet technical requirements• Contributed to team edification through Lunch & Learn presentation on ergonomics, resource sharing, and blog writing• Provided reviews to design and GitHub PR reviews and QA testing to development• Iterated with design and development feedback to ensure optimal balance of user experience and code construction• Collaborated daily with team members to build a co-working community founded on trust, empathy, and understanding

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• wrote a paper accepted into American Journal of Radiology

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

An intensive immersive software engineering program focused on teaching Ruby, Rails, SQL, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, React, Redux, Git, HTML.

Biology And Philosophy, Biology, General

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