Jourdan Henderson
Boston, Massachusetts, US +1-857-***-**** *****************@*****.***
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Full Stack Developer with experience in designing and developing scalable, user-centered web applications. Proficient in Java, Python, JavaScript, Vue.js, React.js and Spring MVC. Demonstrated expertise in API development, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and working with databases like MongoDB and PostgreSQL. Skilled in Agile methodologies and collaborative workflows.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Full Stack Developer, Free Pentecostal Church of God
August 2023 – Present Boston, MA
●Developed and maintained both frontend and backend components, utilizing Java, Python, and JavaScript..
●Led development of a Vue.js and JavaScript component library, enhancing efficiency. specifications into responsive components.
● Implemented unit/integration tests, reducing bugs by 35%.
●Designed and developed RESTful APIs and managed MongoDB/PostgreSQL databases.
Game Developer, iThrive Games Studio
October 2020 – October 2021 Newton, MA
●Developed interactive web applications, focusing on backend services and API integration.
●Improved user retention by 20% through backend optimizations.
● Applied Agile methodologies, leading to a 15% increase in project delivery speed.
SKILLS
●Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
●Frameworks: React.js, Spring MVC, Node.js, Vue.js
●Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL
●Practices: TDD, Agile, API Development
●Tools: Git, Docker, AWS, Jira, Figma
EDUCATION
B.F.A, Animation and Game Arts, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Graduated May 2020 GPA: 3.6
Capstone Project: Developed an interactive game using JavaScript and HTML5, integrating UX/UI design principles.
Meta Front-End Developer Specialization Certification
Coursera Received April 2023
PROJECTS
Snake Game
June 2024
●Developed a classic Snake game using JavaScript and HTML5 Canvas, focusing on user interface simplicity and responsiveness.
●Optimized performance by reducing rendering time by 30% through efficient use of the requestAnimationFrame API.
Random Quote Machine
January 2024
●Created a Random Quote Machine application using React.js, featuring third-party API integration for diverse quote generation.
●Designed a responsive and intuitive user interface using Figma, ensuring accessibility and ease of use on various devices.