About Me

Background

My name is James Reed and I am an aspiring junior programmer/developer. I am a quick and versatile thinker who has studied a broad set of topics spanning both the liberal arts and the sciences. I discovered several passions during the course of my studies, but among the strongest and most enduring has been a deep and abiding interest in the resolution of complex problems in efficient ways. Following this interest led me first to the field of political science, where I sought to understand the intricate interactions governing the behaviors of nations, and then to the industry oriented field of Systems Engineering, which describes how to analyze and develop and manage complex systems. Most recently, I have been studying computer science and programming because it is the most interesting form of direct problem solving I have encountered and provides a never-ending supply of challenges and opportunities to discover new tools, techniques, and optimizations.

Education

Kennesaw State University
GPA: 3.92 (Summa Cum Laude)
2017-2021

Major: Master of Science in Systems Engineering

Georgia State University
GPA: 3.92 (Summa Cum Laude)
2014-2015

Major: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Georgia Perimeter College
GPA: 3.2
2010-2013

Major: Associate of Science in Computer Science

Georgia Perimeter College
GPA: 3.2
2010-2013

Major: Associate of Arts in Foreign Language

Work Experience

Management Intern
Virtunix
2020-2021
  • Managed the production of digital art/musical assets for use in Livestream content production
  • Assisted in the creation of organizational procedures to improve communication and ensure deliverables were of sufficient quality
Subject/Test Prep Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
2015-2017
  • Provided subject tutoring to high school and college students about Political Science, History, Math, English, and essay writing
  • SAT and ACT test preparation

Programming Languages, Tools, and Frameworks

html/css

  • Bootstrap

Javascript

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • React.js
  • jQuery.js

C#

  • ASP.NET Core 7 & 8
  • MVC
  • EntityFrameworkCore
  • Identity
  • Blazor Server
  • Blazor Web Assembly

SQL

  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL

Certifications and Recent Coursework

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Certification Number: 3845428

Complete Full-Stack Web Development Bootcamp (Udemy)

Certificate URL: Link

The Ultimate MySQL Bootcamp: Go From SQL Beginner to Expert

Certificate URL: Link