Hey there! I'm Erik

I love building, but also breaking! My passion for learning and programming has brought me into the world of Full Stack Web Development. My passion for researching new technologies is only matched by my positive attitude and desire for constructive feedback!

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What I do

I love to build almost as much as I like to learn.

Developing engaging and simple UIs with a focus on UX

Secure RESTful APIs that leverage caching and concurrent requests

Time management methodologies fine tuned by the construction industry

Proficiency

Frontend

60%

Backend

40%

Effort Level

> 9000%

Education

Lighthouse Labs

Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp

October 2021 - January 2022

Create full stack web applicaions with a heavy focus on Javascript

Hands on experience inheriting existing projects
Targeted lectures focusing on the cornerstones of web development
Coding best practices, design patterns, and anti-patterns

University of Saskatchewan

BaSc in Computer Sciences

September 2017 - Current

Completed first year with an incomplete second year

Heavy focus on Computer Sciences
With coursework in Biology, Geology, Statistics and Math
Desire to return to part time coursework after starting my career

Work History

W. Hunter Electric Ltd.

Electrician

June 2018 – Present

Communicated complex electrical ideas and needs to clients
Studied supplier manuals, building codes, and specification sheets to install or replace malfunctioning equipment
Created systems to meet client needs, including home automation and circuit layouts
Demonstrated safe work practices in hazardous conditions

Sage Computers

Repair Technician

November 2017 – June 2018

Assessed the needs of a client or business then designed a strategy to meet those needs with both software and hardware
Identified and removed malware
Troubleshooted and soldered at board level
Prepared clients to use and maintain a new installation
Conducted remote repair and troubleshooting

Quorex Construction Ltd.

Apprentice Carpenter

October 2015 – May 2017

Participated in large team-based work involving communication of needs and problems
Prepared regular documentation of completed work, upcoming work and safety compliance
Committed to be available after normal work hours for emergency service calls
Coordinated with a wide array of professionals to meet deadlines

Projects

Scheduler

Demo

A single page react app that can create, update, and delete appointments

Code

Spector Trades

Manage stock and crypto investments, track performance, follow investment curated news.

Code

jungleRails

A Ruby on Rails 4 simple e-commerce site. Uses Active Record and Active Mailer, includes an admin dashboard with the ability to add new products. Test out stripe API with test card for purchases.

Code

Tweeter

Tweeter is a simple, single-page Twitter clone. Demonstrating styling and a single-page app.

Code

Tinyapp

TinyApp is a full stack web application built with Node and Express that allows users to shorten long URLs (à la bit.ly). Demos Sass, cookies and bcrypt with mocha and chai for testing.

Code

Let's Get to Know each other!

Comments or questions about a project? Interested in collaborating or just want to chat? I'd love to hear from you.

Full Stack Web Developer | Networking, RasPi, JavaScript Enthusiast | PERN Stack | Father of One Amazing 👧

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

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