C H R I S B R A M
S O F T W A R E E N G I N E E R
C O N T A C T S U M M A R Y
**********@*****.*** A hard-working individual with well-rounded experience and strong proficiency in full stack web development. Advanced knowledge of modern JS libraries, Object Oriented Programming, and Object-Relational Mapping. Creative, communicative, and well-organized, seeking an opportunity to add value as a dependable team-member. LinkedIn Profile
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Minneapolis, MN 55406
E D U C A T I O N
CODING BOOTCAMP
Full Stack Web Development
App Academy
2020 — 2020
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Music Theory
Gustavus Adolphus
2011 — 2015
S K I L L S
JavaScript React/Redux
Ruby/Rails AWS (S3)
Mongoose MongoDB
Node.js Express.js
SQL SQLite3
Postgresql Webpack
JQuery HTML5/CSS3
Git Heroku
Babel
P R O J E C T S
CONTRAFACT — live site github
JavaScript, React/Redux, Rails, Webpack, AWS (D3), Heroku, HTML, SCSS A SoundCloud inspired app for discovering/listening to new music
● Integrated Redux with HTML media components to create persistent audio playback through different pages of the app.
● Stored uploaded media on Amazon Web Services S3, ensuring app scalability.
● Created RESTful API to backend, allowing for dynamic component rendering. HAMMERON — live site github
Javascript, Tone.js, Webpack, Node.js, HTML, SCSS
A polyphonic synthesizer powered by Tone.js
● Stored keyboard events in a dictionary to manage relationships between note pitches, note execution, and sustain, creating an intuitive performance experience.
● Connected list of active pitches to on-page visual elements using VanillaJS to provide essential feedback regarding instrument status.
● Incorporated intuitive input fields that update the timbre of the instrument, providing users with expressive control over their sound.
STATIFY — live site github
Express, Node, JavaScript, React/Redux, CSS, Heroku, JQuery A data viewing app that displays info about users’ Spotify listening history/playlists
● Organized API calls and Redux state to ensure efficient data flow and dynamic graph re-rendering.
● Optimized component reusability by adhering to DRY code principles.
● Used Git workflow to optimize communication between collaborators, allowing for cleaner, more organised code.
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
PIANO SALES Schmitt Music 2017 — 2020
● Planned and executed the 2019 Steinway Junior Piano Competition, involving scheduling audition times, authoring recital programs, and managing student outreach/communication.
● Integrated automatic email outreach messaging via Microsoft Outlook.
● Oversaw the Piano Consignment Program, involving qualifying applicants, researching resale value, and coordinating pickup/deliveries.
MUSIC TEACHER Freelance 2015— 2017
● Created personal lesson plans for students based on their specific needs/interests
● Effectively cultivated interest and proficiency in various musical styles/genre
● Organized annual recitals to showcase student progress and practice performance skills