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Dan Tulpa

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

Innovative Full Stack Developer with over 3 years of experience in creating, deploying, and maintaining high-performance web applications. Proven ability to build and manage projects, including a high-traffic tech job search application with over 5k current active users, solely created and detailed in the "Projects" section below. Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills, successfully guiding over 700 students to secure software development roles. Expert in React.js, Next.js, and ASP.NET Core, with a strong focus on optimizing performance and improving productivity. Known for working at a fast pace to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards. Enthusiastic team player with exceptional problem-solving skills, ready to make a significant impact and contribute to company success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Developer and Instructor

devCodeCamp
10.2021 - 02.2024
  • Achieved a 70% job placement rate for students by designing and delivering comprehensive full-stack development courses
  • Enhanced internal operations by developing and deploying custom tools that processed over 15,000 interactions, improving instructor-student interaction efficiency by over 50%
  • Developed a 150 hour Next.js 14 & Supabase course, providing cutting-edge content and hands-on projects, benefiting over 200 students
  • Developed 8 coding assessments to simulate real-world technical interviews, boosting students’ confidence and preparedness
  • Led capstone projects, offering expert guidance in project scoping, user story creation, and debugging, resulting in high-quality student portfolios.

Electronics Technician

US Navy
05.2018 - 07.2021
  • Ensured the operational readiness of the USS Makin Island by managing the air traffic control radar department, ensuring technical accuracy and reliability
  • Improved training efficiency by instructing over 50 air traffic controllers on radar system usage
  • Recognized for exceptional management with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

Education

Associate Degree - Information Technology

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
05.2018

Certificate -

DevCodeCamp
Remote
09.2021

Skills

Development:

  • Frontend: Reactjs, Nextjs, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
  • Backend: ASPNET Core, Django REST, Expressjs, Flask
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB
  • DevOps: Docker, AWS, Azure, Git, GitHub
  • Other: Object-Oriented Programming, Tailwind CSS, Supabase, Vercel, Netlify
  • Problem-Solving: Proactive learner with a passion for overcoming challenges and expanding knowledge
  • People Skills: Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of improving team dynamics and project ROI

Projects

  • DevQuest: Currently has over 5000 active users. Developed a comprehensive tech job search application with AI-assisted features for resume analysis, mock interviews, and personalized feedback. Built with Next.js, TypeScript, Supabase BaaS (Postgres), and Flask API for web scraping. devquestcareers.com
  • The Iron Blueprint: An AI-enhanced fitness application using Next.js, ASP.NET, and MySQL, deployed on Azure. theironblueprint.com
  • Medium News Clone: Designed a clone of Medium’s news platform using Tailwind CSS, showcasing my CSS skills. dtulpa-medium-clone.netlify.app
  • Summit Tracker: Created a personal hiking diary application, capturing detailed hiking logs with notes and pictures. summittracker.netlify.app

Timeline

Software Developer and Instructor

devCodeCamp
10.2021 - 02.2024

Electronics Technician

US Navy
05.2018 - 07.2021

Associate Degree - Information Technology

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Certificate -

DevCodeCamp
Dan Tulpa