Hi, my name is
Joel Samson.
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I’m a full-stack engineer specialising in building highly accessible, human-centered applications for the web. Recently graduated from George Mason University with a Master’s degree in Computer Science. Looking for Software Developer Roles.
Hello! I'm Joel, a passionate software developer with 2 years of experience spanning various domains. I recently completed my Master's in Computer Science at George Mason University, where I honed my skills in programming and collaborated on diverse projects.
"How big would you dream, if you knew you couldn't fail?" -Robert Schuller
I am deeply enthusiastic about software engineering and computer science, thriving in collaborative environments where innovation and creativity flourish. My internship experiences, including at Istari Digital and Nexus 8 International, have equipped me with hands-on experience in web development, utilizing technologies such as React, NodeJS, and TypeScript. I am particularly interested in roles related to software development, cloud computing, and full-stack development, where I can leverage my expertise to drive impactful solutions.
June 2023 - Aug 2023
Istari Digital
Software Engineer Intern
• Crafted reusable modular components, driving a 20% decrease in feature implementation time and boosting frontend
• Architected RESTful APIs, boosting backend by 30%, reducing response time by 15%, enhancing scalability
• Conducted comprehensive unit testing and achieved a 95% code coverage, effectively reducing post-release bugs by 30%
• Led API documentation, cutting 25% of dev time and enhancing project clarity with clear, concise communication
• Formulated TypeScript migration strategy, converting .jsx files to .ts, enhancing codebase maintainability and scalability
• Integrated ChatGPT API into bots, automating repetitive daily tasks, optimizing workflow efficiency
Aug 2022 - Present
George Mason University
Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Orchestrated and monitored student skill development through weekly check-ins, assessments, and keen observations, resulting in remarkable progress and achievement
• Managed over 100 assignments and contributed to bi-weekly course materials across two sections, significantly improving course efficiency and ensuring a seamless learning experience
• Delivered comprehensive instruction to students on the latest emerging technologies, simultaneously enhancing personal skills and aligning the course syllabus with dynamic industry trends for a more relevant and forward-thinking curriculum
• Guided 100+ students in fundamental CS concepts, enhancing their ability to write efficient, maintainable code by 15%
Dec 2023 - July 2023
Nexus 8 International
Software Engineering Intern
• Orchestrated a website makeover by incorporating cutting-edge design elements and features, resulting in a remarkable 25% surge in website traffic
• Spearheaded a comprehensive overhaul of an antiquated website, enhancing both speed and functionality and introducing innovative features for an improved user experience
• Pioneered weekly project briefings, fostering alignment among teams on objectives and promoting a collaborative work environment, thereby enhancing overall project efficiency
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
Freelance Developer
Web Developer
• Contributed to student grievance, university, and examination portals, portfolios, and University Outreach websites
• Enhanced website performance by 30% through full-stack development of responsive interfaces, meeting set standards
• Performed comprehensive UAT sessions, achieving a 95% stakeholder satisfaction rate and ensuring smooth deployment
• Leveraged agile methodologies to adapt to changing project requirements and maintain flexibility throughout the SDL
Dec 2019 - Jan 2020
Quality Theorem
Web Developer Intern
• Achieved a 70% acceleration in exam systems by leading collaborative efforts to develop a cutting-edge, multi-functional examination website
• Enhanced user experience and system efficiency by designing responsive web interfaces in adherence to company standards, resulting in a 30% increase in speed and performance
Featured Project
Cloud Resume Challange
- For the Cloud Resume Challenge, I undertook the task of creating an portfolio website using various AWS services. Leveraging technologies such as S3, CloudFront, Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway, I developed a dynamic portfolio card website. This project showcased my proficiency in optimizing cloud architecture for superior performance and security.
S3
Cloudfront
AWS Lambda
AWS DynamoDB
AWS API Gateway
HTML
CSS
JS
Featured Project
News App
- As part of my recent endeavors, I developed a dynamic news application using React, NextJS, and various other technologies. This project aimed to enhance the speed and responsiveness of data retrieval from news sources. By harnessing the capabilities of the News API and integrating Axios, I achieved a significant improvement of 50% in data retrieval speed compared to conventional methods. One of the highlights of this project was the use of Tailwind CSS for styling the application interface, which not only expedited the development process by 50% but also greatly enhanced the visual appeal of the application.
React
Javascript
NodeJS
HTML
CSS
Redux
NextJS
Tailwind
REST APIs
Vercel
Other Projects
Tap on a project to learn more!
GMU Survey Page
Covid 19 - Tracker
GMU Computer Science Department Page
Portfolio
Pokedex
E-commerce Simulation - C
Naruto Quotes
HTML5
HTML was the first language I learned when I started learning programming. Over the last 8 years, I have used it to build websites and web applications.
- HTML5
- CSS3
- C
- Canva
- Javascript
- SQL
- MySQL
- TypeScript
- React
- Python
- NodeJS
- Docker
- Figma
- Java
- jQuery
- Angular
- AWS
- Jenkins
- C#
- Firebase
- AJAX
- SpringBoot
Master of Science in Computer Science
George Mason University
- Mathematical Foundations of CS
- Computer Systems and System Prog
- Intro Artificial Intelligence
- Analysis of Algorithms I
- Machine Learning
- Software Engineering for World Wide Web
- Software Eng Real-Time Emb Systems
- User Interface Design/Development
- Component-Based Software Development
- Information Security Theory/Practice
Courses
2022 - 2023
GPA: 3.78
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Science
NMAM Institute of Technology
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Object Oriented Modeling & Design
- Operating Systems
- Computer Networks
- Database Systems
Courses
2017 - 2021
GPA: 3.64
If you would like to work together or discuss an opportunity for work, please use the form or send me an email on joelsadanandsamson@gmail.com