About me
Hey there 👋
About Me
I'm Gabe, and you've landed on my little corner of the internet.
I'm a Software Developer with a solid foundation in social science and a background of 5 years in customer service. My skill set revolves around collaboration, strategic thinking, and software development. I'm motivated to apply my problem-solving skills and tech passion to a fulfilling career in software development.
My Expertise
- Software Development: I bring hands-on experience and skills to the table, ready to tackle diverse challenges.
- Collaboration: A strong team player, I thrive in collaborative environments and value the power of teamwork.
- Customer Service: With 5 years of customer service experience, I understand the importance of user satisfaction and effective communication.
My Ambition
I aspire to contribute my skills to projects that make a positive social impact. Whether it's working with non-profit organizations or engaging in projects that help others in meaningful ways, I am driven by the opportunity to make a difference.
Preferred locations
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Denver, CO
- Dallas, TX
Previous industries
Skills
Currently learning
Projects
Foodie Brain
Foodie Brain
Tools Used
An application that allows users to mark and share their favorite food spots and dishes on a map. Establishes a connection between two repos using GraphQL and Apollo Service.
Some quick points of Foodie Brain:
- Login is not required for the current version
- Mark and explore food spots and dishes on an interactive map.
- Exposed API according to frontend application needs using GraphQL as a single endpoint
Spellbinder
Spellbinder
Tools Used
Dynamically fetched and managed card data from Magic: The Gathering API.
Custom API Endpoints: Implemented user-defined API endpoints for search criteria and random card selection. Demonstrated Rails' API capabilities with thoughtful routing.
Frontend Development: Created a responsive, user-friendly frontend app, leveraging Bootstrap and CORS.
User Authentication: Implemented secure user registration, login, and password handling with Google OAuth and OmniAuth. Database Design:
Structured efficient database tables for users and decks, optimizing data storage.
The Spellbinder project encompassed web development, including API integration, user authentication, frontend/backend work, and database design.
Sweater Weather
Sweater Weather
Tools Used
This service aggregates data from external sources, requires user authentication, offers CRUD operations, error handling, and undergoes extensive testing, including mocking external APIs with VCR and utilizing Postman-friendly test automation.
