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Nathan Dilla

Phoenix,Arizona

Summary

Experienced Full-stack Web Developer with passion for creating attractive and interactive websites meeting customer needs and exceeding expectations. Well-versed in data structures and algorithms and implementing them into applications. Excels in communication and management amongst project developers. Always eager to learn more skills and gain experience.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Web Developer

Foresight Magazine
02.2023 - Current

Project 1: foresightmag.org

Role: Lead Developer

Duration: 3 months

Repo: https://github.com/foresightmag/foresight

Responsibilities/Experience:

  • Coded websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript using ReactJS framework
  • Version control with Git
  • Hosted site using Git Pages
  • Led website development committee alongside graphic designers, media and writers
  • Communication with website designers amidst frequent design changes
  • Used Figma to view website designs and provide my own suggestions and alterations

Game Developer

Grand Canyon University
09.2022 - 12.2022

Project 2: Bible Project VR

Role: Co-Developer

Duration: 3 1/2 months

Article: https://news.gcu.edu/campus-life/students-vr-projects-mix-bible-campus-life/

Repo: https://github.com/BenRobotics101/BibleProjectVR

Responsibilities/Experience:

  • Built a VR project using Unity that is able to run on the Meta Quest
  • Wrote the game in C#
  • Version control with Git
  • Designed map using assets from Unity Asset Store
  • Integrated with CyberShoes
  • Debugged and tested game features to support quality assurance requirements.
  • Developed game-related tools and scripts to facilitate game development.
  • Maintained and troubleshot game performance and system issues to enhance performance.
  • Prepared a presentation and showcased it

Programmer

Grand Canyon University
03.2022 - 03.2022

Project 3: Maze Solver

Role: Programmer

Duration: 1 week

Repo: https://github.com/nathdilla/MazeSolver

Responsibilities/Experience:

  • Solves a given maze utilizing a depth first search algorithm
  • Displays in the command line
  • Built using C++
  • Demonstrates understanding of data structures and algorithms

After-School Teacher

GenTech Tech Support
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Taught Computer Science concepts using code blocks and robots
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
  • Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
  • Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes, and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
  • Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
  • Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles.
  • Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.

Club President

VVHS Computer Science Honors Society
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Led computer science based club after school bi-weekly
  • Encouraged careers in computer science at high school through student-organized events
  • Educated K-12 students on programming concepts
  • Established relationships with club members and maintained positive club standing with trustworthy actions and professionalism.
  • Partnered closely with club officers to develop successful strategies promoting club growth.
  • Monitored club activities and identified areas for improvement.
  • Identified topics of interest for club, researched and invites speakers, and coordinated presentations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06.2025

Skills

  • Next JS/React JS
  • Express JS
  • Node JS
  • Git
  • Python
  • Java
  • C/C/C#
  • MongoDB/mongosh/Mongo Compass/Mongo Atlas
  • MySQL/MySQL Workbench
  • Google Cloud

Timeline

Web Developer

Foresight Magazine
02.2023 - Current

Game Developer

Grand Canyon University
09.2022 - 12.2022

Programmer

Grand Canyon University
03.2022 - 03.2022

After-School Teacher

GenTech Tech Support
02.2022 - 04.2022

Club President

VVHS Computer Science Honors Society
01.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Grand Canyon University
Nathan Dilla