Andrew

Kidd-Kestler


Software Engineer

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About me

I am a web developer and software Engineer shaped by unconventional paths of learning and honed through dedicated practice and teaching others. I've spent years collaborating within small teams in a wide variety of environments where my supportive leadership style shines though by delivering exceptional results. Beyond the pixels and code, I find joy in teaching, mentoring, and empowering others to thrive. My dedication to software engineering, customer service, and nurturing growth culminates in a unique approach that harmonizes skill, heart, and innovation.

Technical Skills


Git
GitHub
CSS3
Html5
JavaScript
Heroku
Jquery
Mongodb
Nodejs
Python
Postgresql
React
Bootstrap
Express
Django

Portfolio


Star Wars Deck Builder

A socket API project

My first socket project is one of 2 parts of a personal pursuit to recreate the Star Wars Deck Building Card Game published by fantasy flight games with the goal playing with my brothers and friends online. Built with Express, SocketIo, MongoDB, Mongoose, and Bcrypt. Please check out the readMe !


A|A wedding Project

Getting Married!

A full stack SPA for my wedding details and managing RSVPs. Client built using, JavaScript, Axios, Bootstrap, HTML + CSS. API built with Express, MongoDB, Mongoose, Passport, and Bcrypt.


GA Project 3

Lean2

A full stack team project using GitHub as our collaboration platform. Client built using React, JavaScript, Axios, Bootstrap, HTML+CSS. API built utilizing Express, Mongoose, MongoDB, Passport, Bcrypt. Incorporated Stripe to handle PCI compliant transactions


GA Project 2

Andrew's Art Gallery Site

A full stack project done in a 4 day sprint. Client built with Bootstrap, JavaScript, AJAX, JQuery, HTML+CSS. API built with Express, Mongoose, and MongoDB. Incorporated Passport to require authorization for users and Bcrypt to securely hash passwords


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