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Alex Blackwell

Alex Blackwell

Morrisville,NC
"Saruman believes it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. I found it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love."
Gandalf, J.R.R. Tolkien

Summary

Hardworking and reliable Software Developer with strong ability in coding, debugging and project management. Offering Frontend and Backend services. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Timeline

Full Stack Software Developer - Starta
09.2023 - Current
Full Stack Software Developer - AthleteX
05.2021 - 05.2023
Technical Services - Appalachian State University Belk Library
09.2019 - 05.2022
Appalachian State University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Work History

Full Stack Software Developer

Starta
Raleigh, North
09.2023 - Current
  • Programmed pages and tools using object-oriented languages with goals of abstraction, stability and reuse.
  • Collaborated with clients to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use financial management products.
  • Applied various skills to evaluate, design, implement and optimize our databases.
  • Developed and implemented cloud-based solutions for clients using Azure.

Full Stack Software Developer

AthleteX
Raleigh, NC
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Developed high quality responsive designs that are compatible with all devices.
  • Executed scripts to communicate with back-end servers and provide real-time updates. (Ask about IPFS!)
  • Conducted full lifecycle software development from planning to deployment and maintenance.
  • Collaborated between every team to define, design, and estimate time and resources for features.

Technical Services

Appalachian State University Belk Library
Boone, NC
09.2019 - 05.2022
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Maintained 100+ computers hardware and software, cutting costs for replacements.
  • Taught succeeding student worker necessary skills and practices for the job. (Ask about our Laptop Cart!)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
05-2022
  • Graduated summa cum laude
  • Minors in Mathematics and Philosophy
  • Hamlyn Library Student Employee Scholarship Recipient
  • 2021, 2022 - Dean's List
  • AppHack Best Overall Project Recipient

Skills

  • Application Development
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Responsive Web Design
  • Team Collaboration
  • Software Best Practices
  • Object-Oriented Programming

Software

Visual Studio (Code)

GitHub

SQL Server Management Studio

Azure

IPFS

Excel

Hobbies

  • An ever growing board game collection. One day, something large enough so that it could be considered a library.
  • Resin and Filament 3D Printing. Between making miniatures for D&D and mor function prints (such as mounts and piano repair tools), I've cut out a fair bit of work for myself.
  • Quidditch. For those who don't know the workings of Harry Potter, this is the sport they play in the novels and movies. While at college, I played for the varsity team as the Seeker (the one who chases the golden sphere called the snitch)
  • Soccer needs less explanation, but something I have played since I can remember. Typically playing midfield, but really anywhere except goalie. Please don't put me there.
  • Dice Making to go along side my D&D adventures. Still working on the art of first 3D printing the original dice and the mold process, but I have several successful set completed.
Alex Blackwell