James Reed

As a self-taught web developer with a passion for problem-solving, I have honed my skills in the following areas:

Programming Languages - Javascript, TypeScript

Frontend Development - HTML, CSS, SCSS, Bootstrap, Material UI, Tailwind, React, Angular

Backend Development - Node.js, Express.js, Nest.js

Mobile App Development - Ionic

Version Control - Git

Database - PostgreSQL, MongoDB

BaaS - Firebase

Testing - Jest

Software - Adobe XD, Monday.com, Trello

I made my start in coding through curriculums at FreeCodeCamp and The Odin Project. Following this I entered a coding bootcamp by Northcoders in November 2021 My dedication and hard work paid off as I successfully completed a Full Stack software development bootcamp at Northcoders in March 2022.

Currently, I am a Junior Software Developer at UniTaskr, where I am leveraging my skills to build innovative software solutions. During my time there I have helped build the UI for a brand new app which serves a user base of over 250,000 students and businesses. Following this, I have built the UI for the apps premium subscription model which businesses can sign up to to post jobs and tasks.

Outside of work, I enjoy Muay Thai training, reading, going to local music gigs, playing chess, and watching sports.

With a strong drive to continuously learn and grow, I am excited for the opportunities to make an impact in the field of software development.

Junior Software Developer
UniTaskr · Full-time
Mar 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 4 mosMar 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos
London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
- Developed and maintained the main app as well as other software projects 
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design software solutions, and implement features
- Participated in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
- Identified and resolved software defects and performance issues
- Conducted unit testing and integrated testing to ensure software functionality and reliability
- Documented software designs, user manuals, and technical specifications 
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of other team members
- Participated in daily standups as part of agile methodology

Fulltime Student
Northcoders · Full-time
Nov 2021 - Mar 2022 · 5 mos
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
13 week Full Stack Software Development bootcamp. 
- Following a practical, industry-led curriculum
- Best practices taught throughout, including version control with git, TDD and pair programming.

The Odin Project
Self-Led Web Development Framework | Full Stack JavaScript
Oct 2020 - Nov 2021
An online curriculum that taught me everything I needed to know to create beautiful responsive websites from scratch using JavaScript.

JavaScript - Learned how to make websites dynamic and interactive with JavaScript. Also created features and stand-alone applications. Also made projects where I learned how to manipulate the DOM, use object-oriented programming principles, and build single page applications with React.

HTML / CSS - This course took a deeper look at front-end design, expanding on what I'd already covered in The Odin Projects Foundations course. I learned how to design responsive websites that work on any device and also had a chance to create my own responsive design framework.

University of Roehampton
Creative Writing, English Language and Literature/Letters
Sep 2013 - Jul 2016
Grade: 2:1