Taylor Rodriguez

Career-Changing Software Developer

📧 taylor.rodriguez@email.com | 📱 (555) 789-0123 | 🔗 linkedin.com/in/taylorrodriguez | 💻 github.com/taylorrodriguez | 🌐 taylorrodriguez.dev

Portland, OR

Professional Summary

Motivated career-changer transitioning from project management to software development. Completed intensive coding bootcamp and built 10+ full-stack applications. Combining 8 years of project leadership experience with newly acquired technical skills in JavaScript, React, and Node.js. Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems efficiently.

Technical Skills

Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, HTML5, CSS3, SQL

Frontend: React, Redux, Next.js, Vue.js, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, Responsive Design

Backend: Node.js, Express, Django, REST APIs, GraphQL

Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Firebase

Tools & Technologies: Git/GitHub, VS Code, Postman, npm, Webpack, Docker (basic)

Cloud & Deployment: Heroku, Netlify, Vercel, AWS (EC2, S3 - basic)

Testing: Jest, React Testing Library, Mocha, Chai

Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, Kanban, Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Software Development Education & Training

Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp

General Assembly | Portland, OR
Completed: August 2023
420+ hours of intensive training

Completed comprehensive 12-week immersive program covering full-stack JavaScript development
Built 4 major projects: e-commerce platform, social media app, task management tool, and portfolio site
Learned software engineering best practices including version control, testing, and deployment
Collaborated on team projects using Agile methodologies
Final Project Grade: A+ with instructor commendation for code quality

Key Technologies Learned:

Frontend: React, Redux, JavaScript ES6+, HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Design
Backend: Node.js, Express, RESTful APIs, Authentication & Authorization
Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL query optimization
Tools: Git, GitHub, Command Line, VS Code, Postman

Online Courses & Certifications

The Complete Web Developer in 2023 - Udemy (48 hours)
React - The Complete Guide - Udemy (32 hours)
Python for Everybody Specialization - Coursera (University of Michigan)
CS50's Introduction to Computer Science - Harvard edX (Self-paced)
Responsive Web Design Certification - freeCodeCamp (300 hours)
JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures - freeCodeCamp (300 hours)

Software Development Projects

Task Management Application

Full-Stack MERN Project | Live Demo | GitHub

Built collaborative task management app with real-time updates using Socket.io
Tech Stack: React, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Redux, JWT Authentication
Features: User authentication, drag-and-drop task boards, team collaboration, real-time notifications
Implemented responsive design supporting mobile, tablet, and desktop
Deployed on Heroku with MongoDB Atlas for database hosting
Users: 50+ beta testers providing positive feedback

E-Commerce Platform

Group Capstone Project | Live Demo | GitHub

Developed full-featured online shopping platform as bootcamp capstone project
Tech Stack: React, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Stripe API
Features: Product catalog, shopping cart, checkout with Stripe, order history, admin dashboard
Role: Full-stack developer - built product API, shopping cart logic, and checkout flow
Team Size: 4 developers using Git for collaboration and Scrum methodology
Presentation: Demoed to 50+ bootcamp attendees and instructors

Personal Portfolio Website

Frontend Project | Live Site

Designed and built personal portfolio to showcase projects and skills
Tech Stack: React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion for animations
Features: Project showcase, blog, contact form, dark mode, SEO optimization
Performance: 95+ Google Lighthouse score across all metrics
Traffic: 500+ visitors in first month from LinkedIn and GitHub

Weather Dashboard

API Integration Project | GitHub

Created weather application integrating OpenWeatherMap API
Tech Stack: Vanilla JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Local Storage API
Features: City search, 5-day forecast, favorite locations, geolocation
Learning Focus: Async/await, fetch API, DOM manipulation, responsive design

Recipe Finder App

Python & Django Project | GitHub

Built recipe search and storage application using Django framework
Tech Stack: Python, Django, PostgreSQL, Bootstrap
Features: Recipe search via Spoonacular API, save favorites, user accounts, meal planning
Learning Focus: Python web development, ORM, template rendering

Relevant Professional Experience

Senior Project Manager | Marketing Agency Inc. | Portland, OR

March 2018 - July 2023

Managed 50+ client projects from initiation to delivery with 98% on-time completion rate
Led cross-functional teams of 5-10 designers, developers, and content creators
Improved project efficiency by 30% through process optimization and automation
Coordinated with development teams on web and mobile projects, gaining technical understanding
Implemented Agile methodologies, conducting sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
Managed project budgets totaling $2M+ annually
Built client relationships and translated business requirements into technical specifications

Transferable Skills:

Problem-solving and analytical thinking (applied to debugging code)
Project planning and time management (applied to managing dev timelines)
Team collaboration and communication (essential in software development)
Attention to detail (crucial for writing clean, bug-free code)
Adaptability and continuous learning (critical in fast-paced tech environment)

Project Coordinator | Creative Studio | Portland, OR

June 2015 - February 2018

Coordinated 20+ simultaneous projects across design and digital teams
Created detailed project documentation and workflows
Supported technical teams with resource planning and timeline management
Learned basic HTML/CSS to assist with website updates and quality assurance

Previous Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications

University of Oregon | Eugene, OR
Graduated: May 2015
GPA: 3.4/4.0

Open Source & Community Involvement

Contributed to freeCodeCamp: Fixed documentation errors, submitted 2 PRs
100 Days of Code: Completed challenge, documenting daily progress on Twitter (500+ followers)
Code Newbie Community: Active member, participated in weekly Twitter chats
Volunteered at CoderDojo: Taught HTML/CSS basics to middle school students (10 sessions)

Why I'm Transitioning to Software Development

After 8 years in project management, I discovered my passion for technology while collaborating with development teams. I found myself drawn to problem-solving through code and fascinated by how software transforms ideas into reality. I invested 1,000+ hours learning to code, completed a rigorous bootcamp, and built multiple applications to prove my commitment. I'm excited to combine my project management expertise with my new technical skills to create impactful software solutions.

Additional Information

Availability: Immediately available for full-time positions
Work Authorization: Authorized to work in the US
Preferred Roles: Junior Software Developer, Full Stack Developer, Frontend Developer
Willing to Relocate: Yes (open to remote positions)
Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
Interests: Web development, open source, accessibility, teaching code to beginners

References

Available upon request - including bootcamp instructors, project mentors, and former managers

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