KRISTEN N. DE LA CERDA
Portfolio: kristen-dlc-portfolio.herokuapp.com
Github: github.com/kndelacerda
Professional Summary
§ Full stack developer with experience in complex consulting and supply chain management capable of building sophisticated applications from beginning to end.
§ Thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Applications:
Weekend Hiker (https://weekend-hiker-hq.herokuapp.com) A web application that provides your connection for planning your next weekend adventure. All pre-selected trails are perfect for the weekend enthusiast and provide a social platform to plan and communicate with each other.
§ Developed using JavaScript, Google Maps API, Node.js, Express, SQL, and Socket IO. Friend-Finder (https://friend-finder-kd.herokuapp.com/) A web application which helps users find friends based upon personality traits. This application is complete with its own Friends List API.
§ Developed using JavaScript, Node.js, Express, and Bootstrap. Mongo Scraper (https://vast-ravine-87707.herokuapp.com) A web application that allows users to view the latest news articles. Here, users are able to archive and communicate with each other through the comments section of the article.
§ Developed using MongoDB, Mongoose, Cheerio, Bootstrap, Express, Express- Handlebars, and Node.js. PetSetters (https://techitori.github.io/PetSetters) A web application connecting jet setting pet owners with available pet boarders in their area. Complete with Facebook connectivity, this application finds the user’s current location and presents the user with a list of available pet boarders in their area.
§ Developed using Firebase, JavaScript, Google Maps API, SQL, Node.js, Express, and Bootstrap. Endless Burgerland (https://sequelized-burger-knd.herokuapp.com) A simple restaurant web application which allows users to input the names of burgers that they would like to eat. The app stores every burger in a MySQL database.
§ Developed using SQL, Sequelize, Express, Node.js, Bootstrap, and Express-Handlebars. Train Scheduler (https://kndelacerda.github.io/train-scheduler) A web application capable of predicting the next arriving train based off of the user’s inputted attributes and current time.
§ Developed using Firebase, JavaScript, JS Moment, Bootstrap, and Google Fonts API. LIRI Bot (https://kndelacerda.github.io/liri-node-app) A command line node application that takes in parameters and responds with data. Complete with Twitter, Spotify, and Request.
§ Developed using JavaScript, Node.js and JSON; Twitter API, and OMDB API. Technology Consulting and Systems Proposal
Created an enterprise resource planning system for a sole proprietor to allow for accurate quoting of prospective projects, managing customers and resources, and analyzing finances.
§ Developed using Microsoft Access.
Scheduling & Tracking Application
Designed and created a scheduling and tracking application in MS Access for the resident advisor supervisor at the University of Houston. The application records employee times, evaluates worker efficiency, compares of workers between dorms and assists in the tracking of campus crime. Designed to work off of the resident assistants’ keycards.
§ Developed using Microsoft Access.
Professional Experience
alliantgroup, Houston, TX (2016 to 2017)
Project Associate
§ Provided tax consultancy services to over 60 engineering, architecture, and contracting firms leading to deductions of over $1,000,000.
§ Assisted in creating the standard for a specialized client deliverable with a team of directors, engineers, and attorneys.
§ Educated government entities on specific aspects of the tax code.
§ Consistently ranked amongst the top 3 performers within the Energy Incentives Division. DHL Supply Chain, Houston, TX (2015 to 2016)
Logistics Coordinator
§ Audited carriers and resolved issues for invoices that did not pay systematically to make weekly payments of at least $400,000.
§ Provided weekly customer billing reconciliation reports as well as managed multiple aging reports to multiple external parties.
§ Participated in the Quarterly Business Report, providing analyzed data to Bayer regarding freight pay information.
§ Collaborated remotely in a team of six to improve DHL’s third-party cargo claims group’s processing times by 40 days. These solutions were presented to the upper management board and were to be implemented in late 2016.
§ Planned inbound and outbound loads with tight deadlines by selecting carriers via contracted rates and negotiation.
Center for Logistics and Transportation Policy (CLTP), Houston, TX (2013 to 2015) Ambassador
§ Promoted the CLTP continuing education program to graduates and professionals seeking further certifications in Six Sigma, SCOR, CTL, and etc.
§ Assisted in maintaining relationships between the CLTP department and its program teachers.
§ Exhibited at the National Industrial Transportation League and attended national conferences relating to SCM and logistics.
§ Scribed for the US Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security. Technical Summary
Project Management, Consulting, Negotiation, Analysis, Freight Pay, Presentations, MS Access, MS Excel, JavaScript, CSS3, jQuery, Bootstrap, Firebase, MySQL, Sequelize, MongoDB, Mongoose, API/JSON, RESTful API, Google API, Ajax, Node.js, ReactJS, Redux, Git, GitBash, Handlebars, Command Line Interface, Agile Education
Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain and Logistics Technology, 2015 Minors: Purchasing and Organization Leadership & Supervision Magna Cum Laude; Dean’s List: Spring 2013 – Fall 2015 University of Houston, College of Technology, Houston, TX Certificate, The Houston Coding Boot Camp – Full Stack Web Development, 2017 A six-month intensive certificate program focusing on: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, Responsive Design, Node.js, Express.js, MySQL, MongoDB, Handlebars.js, React.js, C# / ASP.Net, Git, Heroku, Test Driven Development, User Authentication, and Computer Science Fundamentals
The University of Texas at Austin – Center for Professional Education in Houston, TX