🪄 Hi, I am Catalino.

✨ Full Stack Software Engineer 💻

👋🏽 Hey there, I am Catalino (aka C Rod), a US Army Combat Veteran🪖. I've carried forward the resilience, adaptability, and team spirit from my military days into the tech world.

As a Software Engineer intern, I've amassed experience in crafting impactful web solutions that cater to both clients and end-users.

Known for my creative problem-solving, I excel under pressure and seamlessly collaborate across diverse teams. Driven by a desire to innovate and help others, I'm dedicated to harnessing technology to create meaningful change.

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Resume

💼 Experience

Software Engineer - Specializing in Ruby on Rails, Mobile and Web Development & Agile Methodologies

LoadUp · Internship

Jul 2023 - Present · 3 mos

Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Remote

As a Software Engineer at LoadUp, I contributed to the development and enhancement of the Customer, Loader, and Admin applications:

Application Contribution: Assisted in refining LoadUp's primary applications, supporting the interaction between loaders and customers in the junk removal process.
Mobile App Support: Aided in adapting the Loader and Customer apps for mobile platforms, ensuring functionality and accessibility.
Technical Assistance: Supported backend development using Ruby on Rails, contributing to application stability and performance.
Frontend Collaboration: Worked with the team using Tailwind CSS to achieve responsive and intuitive UI/UX designs.
Mobile Integration: Collaborated in integrating Turbo Native, helping bridge web applications with native mobile functionalities.
Team Collaboration: Participated in an agile development environment, working alongside cross-functional teams to iterate and refine based on feedback.

In my role, I focused on enhancing specific features and functionalities, ensuring LoadUp's digital platforms provided a smooth experience for both loaders and customers.

Skills:

Leadership · Problem Solving · Adaptation · Back-End Web Development · Software Development · Application Programming Interfaces (API) · GitHub · Mobile Applications · GatsbyJS · Tailwind CSS · GraphQL · Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) · Git · Programming · Ruby on Rails · React.js · Node.js · PostgreSQL · Rails · Ruby

🎓 Education

Full Stack Developer at LEARN Academy - JS, React, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL

LEARN Academy · Full-time

Apr 2023 - Aug 2023 · 5 mos · Remote

Completed a rigorous 640 hour Full Stack Web Developer Bootcamp at LEARN Academy. The program encompassed:

Mastered core JavaScript concepts, data structures, and functionalities.
Crafted intricate user interfaces and managed state with React.
Delved into backend development with Rails, exploring MVC architecture, Active Record, and Postgresql management.
Refined tech resumes, enhanced online presence, and honed networking techniques during a dedicated professional development week.
Developed and implemented secure user authentication and authorization in Rails Backend based React Frontend applications using Devise gem and JWT, supporting Full CRUD operations.
Spearheaded a Capstone Project as Tech Lead, developing and deploying a Full-Stack application on Render with Full CRUD functionality and JWT authentication, following agile and scrum methodologies.

✨ Recognized as MVP by peers for outstanding performance and contributions.👏🏽

Skills:

Interpersonal Communication · Unit Testing · Team Building · Leadership · Problem Solving · Back-End Web Development · Software Development · API · GitHub · CSS · Git · JavaScript · Programming

🛠️ Projects

Gamer Vault 🎮

🕹️ Welcome to GamerVault

As the enthusiastic Tech Lead of Gamer Vault, I’m excited to present an application that is not only robust and functional but also a joy for all gamers to use! 🌟

Why You’ll Love Gamer Vault?

🕹️Effortless CRUD Operations: Gamer Vault allows users to smoothly create, read, update, and delete data with no hassle, providing a seamless experience for all.

🕹️Secure Access: With the integration of JWT and Devise, Gamer Vault ensures that user authentication and authorization are secure, reliable, and user-friendly!

🕹️Instant Game Searches: Just type(or use Voice Search, which is even faster!!) and go! Our efficient API integration allows for instant access to a wide array of games with just a simple search term.

🕹️Your Personal Game Vault: Discover a game that brings back fond memories? With Gamer Vault, you can select and save any game to your personal "vault", allowing you to revisit and relive those cherished gaming moments at any time!

Demo Ready & Fully Functional

Dive in and experience the magic with our 100% functional demo! Gamer Vault isn’t just a tech demonstration; it’s a living example of a project built with passion, precision, and a keen understanding of both user needs and the latest tech trends. Immerse yourself in the Gamer Vault demo and explore a project that is a true reflection of my technical skills, creativity, dedication, and user-focused approach to development!

Why Recruit Me?

🕹️Tech-Savvy Leader: As the guiding tech force behind Gamer Vault, I’ve not only led but also learned, adapted, and innovated at every step.

🕹️User-Centric Developer: Gamer Vault is designed with users at its core, ensuring an interface and experience that are intuitive, enjoyable, and gamer-friendly.

🕹️Detail-Oriented Professional: From the initial concept to the final product, my commitment to detail and excellence have been unwavering and evident in every aspect of Gamer Vault.