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Tommy Takahashi

Back End Engineer
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About me

With a decade of experience in retail management and three years in tech operations, I bring a unique blend of people skills and problem-solving acumen to the tech world. My mission is to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the tech industry.

As a Ruby on Rails developer, I leverage the framework's robust features and PostgreSQL database to drive innovation and advocate for positive change. Proficient in ActiveRecord, I analyze data to support DEI initiatives, fostering inclusive team environments with empathy and accountability at the core of our success.

I embrace challenges with optimism, using humor to navigate hurdles. By staying open to vulnerability as a means of growth, I'm always seeking opportunities to evolve and contribute more effectively to DEI efforts in tech. Let's collaborate to create a brighter, more inclusive future together!

Preferred locations

  • Denver, CO
Open to other locations and/or remote work

Previous industries

  • Higher Education
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Retail

Skills

  • ActiveRecord
  • GitHub
  • GitHub Projects
  • Google
  • HTML5
  • Management
  • PostgreSQL
  • Postman
  • Rails
  • RSpec
  • Ruby
  • Trello

Currently learning

  • Cypress
  • JavaScript
  • React

Projects

Weather Together (Group Capstone)

Weather Together (Group Capstone)

Project scope time 40 hours
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Tools Used

  • Accessibility
  • ActiveRecord
  • Cypress
  • GitHub
  • GitHub Projects
  • JavaScript
  • Miro
  • PostgreSQL
  • Postman
  • Rails
  • React
  • Render
  • RSpec
  • Ruby
  • TypeScript

Our team collaborated on developing Weather Together, a game app that merges real-time weather data with interactive gameplay. We utilized Ruby on Rails for the backend and React for the frontend. This involved designing database schemas, integrating weather APIs, and building user-friendly interfaces with interactive map components. Through agile development and regular communication, we successfully delivered a polished and engaging app that offers seamless gameplay experiences.

Launch the App Code Repository
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Tastea Tea (Solo)

Tastea Tea (Solo)

Project scope time 8 hours
Collaborators

Tools Used

  • ActiveRecord
  • PostgreSQL
  • Postman
  • RSpec
  • Ruby

Tastea Tea is an API project focused on handling tea subscriptions within the Tastea Tea platform. This Rails-based API facilitates the management of tea subscriptions, allowing users to subscribe, cancel, and view subscription details through dedicated endpoints.

Code Repository
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