Hi there, I'm Karen!

Global Digital Citizen ~ Lifelong Learner

Full Stack Software Developer πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»

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Based in Canada, I'm an experienced IT professional with a background in software development, technical writing, and customer-focused tech support. Friendly and collaborative, I enjoy overcoming challenges with a combination of cheerful determination, grit, and resilience gained through an established work ethic. I'd love to explore opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects and conversations, so please feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn πŸ™‚

Skills

Frontend

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Next.js
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Sass
  • Tailwind CSS

Backend

  • Node.js
  • Express
  • Axios
  • Python
  • Flask
  • Java
  • Spring
  • Spring Boot
  • Ruby
  • Ruby on Rails
  • API

Database & Testing

  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • Supabase
  • Cypress
  • Jest
  • Mocha
  • Chai
  • Selenium

My Projects

Some of my favourite projects are highlighted below. If you'd like to see more, take a peek at my GitHub account!

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My GitHub Stats

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Latest Blog Posts

Pair Programming: Musings on Collaborative Coding

πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘ What is pair programming? Pair programming is a collaborative endeavour in which two...

Contact Me

The best way to get in touch with me is via LinkedIn

I'd be happy to connect and chat about exciting projects or new challenges. Please don't hesitate to reach out! πŸ™‚

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