Simon Gideon
About Me
I am also a passionate developer who constantly strives to improve my skills and mastery of new concepts. I enjoy employing pair-programming and learning the best practices of architecture using React and Ruby on Rails , while having scalability, maintainability, and user needs in mind. Other skills that complement the aforementioned include software testing, version control, building Progressive Web Applications, CI, and design thinking for building user-centered solutions which I find crucial in the Software Development process.
Education
MICROVERSE Inc
Spent 1300+ hours mastering algorithms, data structures, and full-stack development while simultaneously developing projects with Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, React, and Redux. Developed skills in remote pair-programming using GitHub, industry-standard gitflow, and daily standups to communicate and collaborate with international remote developers.
Work & Experience
Mentor (Volunteer)
Microverse Inc
I guided over 20 junior web developers looking to pursue a successful career in software development , where I help them deliver state-of-the-art software solutions and to improve code quality and overall performance on troubleshooting with relevant skills such as Data Structures, React and Debugging. Tools used include zoom , slack and Github. 60% of the mentee's maintained longevity in the program due to my mentorship.
FULL STACK DEVELOPER
HIGHLIGHTED PERSONAL PROJECTS
Alpha Reservations — This is a full stack Web app that allows the user to reserve a house which will be charged per night. The reservation can be canceled and new houses added to the list. Built with: (React, Redux, Ruby on Rails, Tailwind CSS) The Global UN Refugee Summit 2022 Advert — This is a fully responsive web Summit Advertising page giving the attendees more information; the speakers with their respective topics. Built with: (JavaScript, HTML and CSS) My Music App — Online Music App that plays best Music world wide, your location. After 5 minutes of listening the app will suggest music of your taste. Built with: (React, Redux, Tailwind CSS)
