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Lindsey Zylstra

Hello, I'm Lindsey. I'm a Software Engineer. I've always been a huge nerd, I fell in love with coding when I discovered Linux and shell scripting in high school.

I also enjoy tinkering with robots and have a secret dream to write code for a robot as cute as Wall-E. Coding is something that I enjoy doing because for me nothing is better than working together with a team and solving complex problems.

In my free time, I love to be outdoors; backpacking, kayaking and hiking are my favorite things to do.

Education

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering

2014-2017

Thinkful

Engineering Full Stack Nights and Weekends Bootcamp

September 2019- April 2020

Projects

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Tattoo Task Tracker

Technology used:

  • React.js
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Node.js
  • Express
  • PostgreSQL

Brief description of project:

My sister is a tattoo artist who like many other tattoo artists, self manages her schedule. There are a lot of small details involved and it can often get overwhelming for her. I created Tattoo Task Tracker as a way to help my sister and other tattoo artists who need the same help. Tattoo Task Tracker helps tattoo artists stay organized by giving them the ability to create and view schedules as well as manage their client and tattoo information.

Client GitHub API GitHub
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Project Tracker

Technology used:

  • React.js
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Node.js
  • Express
  • PostgreSQL

Brief description of project:

The company I currently work for was struggling to find an application to manage projects that met their needs without costing an arm and a leg. Project Tracker was created as an alternative option for them. Project Tracker is an application targeted at companies to help them manage projects at a team level. It allows tracking of to-do lists for each project as well as a priority. It also provides the ability to assign tasks from the to-do list to employees of the company.

Client GitHub API GitHub
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Help Me Decide

Technology used:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • Yelp Fusion API
  • Edamam API

Brief description of project:

This project was created in a group of two. We wanted to create an app that was useful in a practical sense and we both can be indecisive when it comes to food. Our app provides helpful suggestions when you’re hungry and are not sure what to eat. You can choose to receive suggestions on something to cook at home or for restaurants near you.

GitHub Live Demo
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Halloween Quiz App

Technology used:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery

Brief description of project:

My favorite season is Fall and I think Halloween is an interesting holiday with a rich history. This application is a quiz app for the Halloween enthusiast to test their knowledge of the holiday. It contains 5 trivia questions. I created this application while learning HTML and CSS as a fun challenge of the new skills I had learned.

GitHub Live Demo

Skills

Languages / Technology

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • React.js
  • Node.js
  • Express
  • PostgreSQL

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Self-motivated
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership