Shawna Brookes Portfolio

Full Stack Web App Developer & Technologies Generalist

I have 20 years experience in science and technology and over 6 in full-stack web development with related skill sets.

As a full-stack web developer, I specialize in developing secure and high-value web applications and web portals. My proficiency in encryption, complete platform development, responsive design, graphic design, database management, testing, and computer hardware for servers and desktops allows me to deliver successful outcomes. With an unwavering focus on security and value, I am committed to providing innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. With a strong drive and exceptionally high standards, I am committed to delivering successful results and take an integrated 'build & test' approach.

My development interests are in encryption, web portals and web applications. I have a mind for very complex portal systems.

I am open to 1099 & W2 opportunities. I am LLC’ed under the name DisruptApps™ in Oregon.

Coding Practices

As a full-stack developer, I am proficient with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, PHP, mySQL, Maria DB and deployment to web servers. I have also have competencies in C#, .NET Core, NodeJS, Angular, Bootstrap, Xamarin Forms, WPF and Electron JS. I strive to write the most straightforward, clean, Object Oriented code I know how and am always open to learning more efficient coding practices. Since I started in Quality Assurance, I have an eye for quality and debugging.

I am really good at writing code from scratch, which is also advantageous for learning and using current frameworks and libraries. The web app portals I have built I have architected and designed from scratch, incorporating elements of Angular and Bootstrap in order to create elegant and modular system.

I have also have competencies in C#, .NET Core, NodeJS, jQuery, Angular, Bootstrap, Xamarin Forms, WPF and Electron JS.

Design

All my websites and web applications are responsive-designed and have elegant UI/UX.

I have some experience with Three.js and custom animations.

In support of development, I have proficient use in Adobe Creative Suite for graphic design. I also have skills in copywriting, blogging, technical writing, bug reporting and also have some Japanese language skills.

Skills Summary

- HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, PHP, C#
- mySQL, MariaDB, phpMyAdmin, XAMPP, FIleZilla
- Full stack platform development w/encryption (front & back end database architecture, responsive design & deployment to live webhost)
- Angular, jQuery, Bootstrap, NodeJS, ASP.NET Core, WordPress
- Responsive Design & SEO
- XAMARIN Forms, WPF, ElectronJS
- GitHub, Microsoft VSTS/Azure, JIRA/Confluence, Virtual Box
- Documentation, QA and bug tracking/ reporting
- Basic Linux, Basic Networking, Desktop & Server Hardware troubleshooting, install & repair - Technical writing & documentation
- Adobe Creative Suite, basic graphic design, basic video production

'Technologies Generalist'

I say that I am a 'Technologies Generalist' because of my breadth and depth of technical experience I have in computers, programming, semiconductors, electro-mechanical, mechanical, hydraulic/pneumatic, 3D printing and analytical chemistry throughout my career. I just have a mind and a knack for anything technical.