About me
Hello š Iām Clyde, an enthusiastic and product-focused business builder turned software engineer. As a boot camp student at Turing, I'm honing my skills in Ruby on Rails, and I'm passionate about creating software solutions that make a meaningful impact.
Previously, I was a Sr. Account Executive at Gem, where I specialized in selling SaaS recruiting solutions to top talent acquisition leaders, driving sales using data-driven strategies like MEDDPICC. My experience in sales has equipped me with strong communication and problem-solving skills, which I now leverage in my software development projects.
Before my time at Gem, I co-founded Gamers Grid, a matchmaking platform for video game players. Frustrated by the lack of good teammates, I taught myself to program and led a team of five to launch the app. This venture ignited my passion for building and maintaining products, and I still love seeing them grow and thrive.
When I'm not coding, you can find me working on cars, Warhammer, or playing with my newborn son, Dante. I'm also committed to supporting causes focused on providing clean water, such as Charity Water, and feeding children in need through No Kid Hungry.
Preferred locations
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Mateo, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Palo Alto, CA
Previous industries
Skills
Currently learning
Projects
Warhammer 40k Battlegrounds
Warhammer 40k Battlegrounds
Tools Used
Web game that lets users play as a character from the Warhammer 40k universe and fight against distinct opponents using the rules of the Warhammer tabletop game. Built as a microservice ā Implemented core gameplay mechanics and rules to create an engaging user experience ā Visualized Game concept and pitched idea to recruit teammates ā Led project management using Agile methodologies to ensure progress and timely delivery
Etsy Shop
Etsy Shop
Tools Used
The application allows users and Admins to manage items, invoices, and discounts ā Deployed multi-tenant e-commerce web application to Heroku with a 6-table relational database ā Implemented Factory Bot and Faker to create over 50 tests with 100% coverage ā Created methods using joining, grouping, and aggregating to return merchant sales info using ActiveRecord
Concertmate
Concertmate
Tools Used
Web application that integrates with the Spotify API to authenticate users and retrieve their top artists. Users can browse upcoming shows for their selected artists via the TicketMaster API and create personalized events based on those shows. The app allows users to invite friends to join the event, making it easy to plan concert outings and share their favorite music experiences.
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Rails Engine (API)
Rails Engine (API)
Tools Used
E-commerce backend that exposes data via APIs for a frontend to consume ā Implemented RESTful endpoints to expose merchant and item data, ensuring efficient retrieval and manipulation of resources ā Enhanced performance by writing advanced Active Record queries, reducing data retrieval times ā Utilized GitHub Projects and regular check-ins to manage tasks, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.