Why I Got Dropped From My First Dev Job (And Why It Was the Best Thing That Happened to Me)
November 2025
Three months into my first real developer job, I got let go...
Full-stack developer with an eye for detail. I build web apps that are intentional, polished, and ready to solve real problems.
Web development clicked for me during my third year of Computer Engineering in a Software Design course. I loved that I could build anything, so I taught myself the practical side beyond what school offered.
I completed a 240-hour college internship at Cauld and Clark IT Solutions, where I maintained inventory systems and built an IT ticketing platform. After graduating in 2025, I joined a proper internship for another three months. But I eventually realized I was stacking frameworks without solid fundamentals, so I stepped back and enrolled in Uplift Code Camp to master the basics properly.
I've built with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB - including a school management system for my program chair - but now I'm rebuilding from HTML, CSS, and JavaScript upward to make sure every layer is solid.
A full-stack school management platform featuring role-based dashboards for admins, teachers, students, and parents. Built with Next.js 15, Clerk Auth, and Prisma ORM with PostgreSQL. Includes class scheduling, attendance tracking, grade management, and real-time announcements.
A modern task management app built with Vite and React. Features include add, edit, delete, and mark tasks as complete with persistent local storage. Clean UI with responsive design and smooth animations.
A classic memory game recreated with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Features progressive difficulty, sound effects, visual feedback, and high score tracking. No frameworks - just pure DOM manipulation.
A lightweight task manager built without any frameworks. Demonstrates core JavaScript skills including DOM manipulation, event handling, and localStorage for data persistence. Mobile-responsive design.
I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your vision.
November 2025
Three months into my first real developer job, I got let go...
November 2025
As a web developer, I've spent countless hours debating whether to use CSS Grid or Flexbox for various layouts...