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Jaleel Whaley

Drexel Hill,PA

Summary

Talented Junior Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience working with customers, team members and project leaders to accomplish dynamic websites and web applications. Solid understanding of full development lifecycle with proficiency in SQL, Python, Flask, JavaScript and React; Adept at managing and optimizing relational databases using PostgreSQL.

Leveraging an innovative mindset to drive success at a forward-thinking company.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavior Therapist Assistant

Easterseals
06.2019 - Current

Company Overview:

Providing exceptional services, support, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities and special needs


  • Conducted ongoing data collection and progress monitoring, utilizing strong analytical skills to gather and analyze data for informed decision-making for children on caseload.
  • Excelled in managing a high-volume caseload of 5+ children while consistently delivering exceptional results, showcasing a strong ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments.

Junior Software Engineer Full-stack Apprenticeship

SpringBoard
11.2022 - 05.2024

Company Overview:

intensive, hands-on program focused on full-stack development


  • Completed an intensive over 800-hour, hands-on software engineering program focusing on full-stack development
  • Analyzed code defects and failures and presented code refactors and design fixes.
  • Contributed to the enhancement of user-friendly experiences by actively participating in debugging sessions for various projects, refining code for optimal performance and usability
  • Collaborated closely with the mentor on in-depth discussions surrounding data structures and algorithms, honing high-level problem-solving skills crucial for addressing complex challenges
  • Collaborated with peers on real-world projects, applying Agile methodologies and version control with Git

Insurance Agent

Primerica
02.2019 - 05.2021

Company Overview:

The second largest issuer of term life insurance coverage in North America


  • Drive sales of insurance policies to new and existing clients, leveraging in-depth knowledge to assess client needs and create customized plans
  • Proactively expand business through effective networking strategies and requited over 30 agents
  • Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and excellent customer service.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science

Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
01.2017 - 12.2018

Software Engineering - full-stack course

SpringBoard
San Francisco, CA
05.2024

Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Project Management
  • JavaScript expertise
  • React
  • Python
  • Flask framework
  • C#
  • RESTful APIs
  • Full-Stack W Development
  • Database programming
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Software Documentation
  • Testing and debugging

Projects

Hack or Snooze, Clone of Hacker News (a social news website focusing on computer science and entrepreneurship.), Developed a news aggregator web application using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS., Integrated with a RESTful API to fetch and display a list of news stories from a remote server., Implemented user authentication and authorization features for signup, login, and storing user preferences., Enabled users to interact with the app by adding their own stories, favoriting stories, and managing their own stories. Motivate App, Motivate app (social website to help improve users' life), Spearheaded the creation of a dynamic web application leveraging Flask, Python, JavaScript, and SQL, designed to inspire and motivate users through positive content., Orchestrated seamless integration with a RESTful API to curate and present uplifting news articles and motivational YouTube videos, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction., Implemented SQL database integration to efficiently store and manage user information, posts, and likes, optimizing data organization and retrieval for enhanced system performance., Engineered robust user authentication and authorization functionalities, including streamlined signup and login processes, post linking, creation, and deletion, ensuring a secure and personalized user experience.

Certification

Springboard

Certificate of Completion: Software Engineering Career Track

November 2022 - May 2024


Codecademy

Certificate of Completion:

Learn Java Course

August - October 2024

Timeline

Junior Software Engineer Full-stack Apprenticeship

SpringBoard
11.2022 - 05.2024

Behavior Therapist Assistant

Easterseals
06.2019 - Current

Insurance Agent

Primerica
02.2019 - 05.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science

Delaware County Community College
01.2017 - 12.2018

Software Engineering - full-stack course

SpringBoard
Jaleel Whaley