Hey, my name is Jess.
I am an enthusiastic and ambitious junior full stack developer, with a background as a fashion designer. I have always been curious to learn new things, challenging and pushing myself. Throughout my school years Maths was my favourite subject, I really enjoyed the aspect of being faced with a problem and the excitement of resolving it. I rediscovered this interest whilst creating a website for a boutique shop, teaching myself HTML. Following this I began to explore more languages with freecodecamp and I absolutely loved it, which led me to enrolling on a full time Software Engineering Course.
Making things and bringing creations to life is something I have always been passionate about. The magic behind building something from scratch to create a final product is really fulfilling for me. Coding has been a really exciting and logical progression for me to explore this but instead using a different medium, pixels. I thrive whilst working in a collaborative environment and I am looking forward to starting my career as a developer.
Skills.
JavaScript
React.js
HTML5
CSS3
Sass
MongoDB
Express.js
Node.js
Python
Django
Yarn
PostgreSQL
GitHub
Git
VS Code
CodePen
Heroku
Slack
Trello
Material UI
Bulma
Bootstrap
npm
My Projects.
Design Feed
A solo project completed in a week. I built a full stack RESTful application building both the frontend and backend with full CRUD functionality. My idea was to create an app where users can communicate with one another, uploading their designs for feedback. The project consisted of users being able to upload and save one another's work, comment on the uploaded designs and an editable profile section which shared their work and saved designs, giving a social media feel.
Technologies used: HTML5, CSS3, SASS, JavaScript, React.js, Axios, Python3, Django, TablePlus, Insomnia, Git, GitHub, Material UI, Heroku, Netlify.
Away Days
A three person project completed over 9 days. We created a full stack MERN application after a week's learning of Node.js, Express and React, building both the backend API and the frontend app. Our idea was to create an app where users could plan their perfect away day. I had full responsibility for all of the CSS and framework of the app and receiving the data from the backend to display in the frontend. I worked heavily on creating comment sections and user interactions around the page.
Technologies used: HTML5, CSS3, SASS, JavaScript, React.js, Axios, MongoDB, Mongoose, Node.js, Express, GitHub, Git, Bootstrap, Trello, Heroku, Netlify.
Bookcation
A pair coded project that was completed in 48 hours, which involved creating a multi page app with the public API, go-weather. We created an app where users could search for a desired book and be taken to a page where you could see where the book was based, and the current weather of the city. This project was a great experience to learn the skills to pair code, troubleshooting and working efficiently in a short timeframe.
Technologies used: HTML5, CSS3, SASS, React.js, JavaScript, Axios, GitHub, Git, Bulma, Trello, Netlify.
Experience.
General Assembly
General Assembly - Software Engineering Immersive Course London (remote), June 2021 - September 2021
A 12 week immersive Software Engineering course that covered a wide range of languages, frameworks and tools to create full stack applications. During the 12 weeks we had daily stand-ups, online lessons, labs, pair coding, homework and built 4 projects - both individual and group, using Git and GitHub frequently.
Code First Girls
Python Programming Course (remote), May 2021 - July 2021
I was awarded a sponsorship by Natwest to complete a Python Programming course. I created a program for users to search recipes based on an ingredient, using API’s, storing the results in dictionaries. I presented my project to a panel of judges and received a certificate.
freeCodeCamp
Awarded Responsive Web Design certification, March 2021 - May 2021
Previous Experience.
Freelance Fashion Designer
London, September 2020 - March 2021
- Designed and created mood, fabric and print boards, designing an 18 piece collection to run alongside for supplier Trent Westside and brand Floral Street.
- Designed and made a range of beach style kimono dresses cut from second hand Saris to be sold in store for an upcoming brand.
Creative Director & Designer, Jessica Peony
London, May 2020 - March 2021
- During the pandemic I decided to launch a bespoke and sustainable fashion brand, creating and selling online a range of dresses and creating facemasks with the offcuts.
Web Developer & Visual Merchandiser for Boutique Shop, Un-Common
London, May 2020 - March 2021
- Self taught HTML to create a website through Shopify, with an online shop and weekly updated news blogs.
- Created in-store and shop window displays.
Assistant Designer, Laura Ashley
London, April 2019 - June 2020
Contact Details.
Please feel free to look at my work and contact me on the below links.
My Interests.
During my free time, I love exploring London as I find it incredibly inspirational. I will often go to an art gallery or a fashion exhibition on the weekends, Tate Modern being one of my obvious favourites. Additionally, I find that designing clothes and painting abstract canvases brings me huge amounts of joy.
I stay fit and healthy by going to the gym and I love jogging in the parks with friends, before enjoying a delicious brunch on a Sunday morning.
Sailing is also a keen interest of mine, and I have become very passionate about it over the last few months as the thrill is addictive!
My Designs.
A few dresses I designed and made in Lockdown...
