Hey friends —
I currently work as an IT Reports Specialist at My Amazon Guy and am transitioning into a Software Engineering role.
I recently graduated from the Full Stack Engineering Bootcamp at Uplift Code Camp, where I gained expertise in building full-stack applications using the MERN stack with TypeScript. My current role also helped me improve my report automation skills with Python.
I consistently demonstrated exceptional time management by successfully managing multiple large-scale automated report projects in a fast-paced, results-driven remote environment, consistently meeting strict deadlines.
I am passionate about learning new technologies and the satisfaction of solving complex problems.
Fun fact: I began my tech journey by co-managing the Discord IT infrastructure for Vista Rdige, a Clash of Clans community.
Technical Skills
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MERN Stack
I am proficient in building full-stack applications using PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js with TypeScript.
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Report Automation
I have experience in automating reports and dashboards using Python.
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Software Testing
I have 1 year of industry experience in manual software testing and auditing.
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Collaboration and Version Control
I have experience working in teams using Git, GitHub, and GitLab.
Projects
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Credence
Credence is a full-stack application built for organizations to issue, store, and verify digital certificates. It is a project that I made with a team of 4 developers. I was responsible for the project management, code review and quality assurance.
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School of Leaders Portal
A front-end project that I made for our local church. It is a Student Information System that allows the church to manage the students' information and grades. This project is still in progress and will be hooked to a backend system.
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AuroraBeats Playlist Manager
A culmination of a weekend's worth of learning and coding, the AuroraBeats Playlist Manager is my solo project that interfaces with Spotify to manage playlists. It showcases my journey through OAuth, design in Figma, and development with vanilla JavaScript and Tailwind CSS.
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API Request Throttlers
The API Request Throttlers for Python project provides tools to help manage and control the rate at which API requests are made, ensuring compliance with rate limits and preventing overwhelming the server. The project includes classes for throttling requests, applying exponential backoff, and handling retries for transient errors.
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daniellabrador.com (v1)
This was my first attempt at creating a personal website that was made last 2021.
Experience
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Apr 2024 — Present
IT Reports Specialist 1 ∙ My Amazon Guy
- Enhanced Client Communication: I helped reduce the average client response time from 42.20 days to 8.16 days and decreased the average days since the last client contact from 32.49 to 2.41 days (4/10 to 8/29/24) by building the Client Interactions Tracker that provides insights on the company's communication efficiency with the clients.
- IT Training: I have conducted 3 trainings for ~31 team members on handling API rate limits and report automation with 93.5% positive feedback, enhancing team capabilities, and gaining recognition from senior leadership.
- Report Development: I have developed and maintained 11 large-scale reports using Python, Express.js, Render, HubSpot, and Zapier, which streamlined business processes and improved data integrity.
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Jun 2023 — Apr 2024
IT QA Specialist 1 ∙ My Amazon Guy
IT QA Specialist Intern
- Reduced IT System Incidents: Upon the introduction of the IT QA team, we reduced our major IT system incidents occurrence interval by 94.3% (from every 3.5 days to 68 days) by implementing a comprehensive quality assurance framework, which resulted in significantly enhanced system stability and reliability.
- Standardized QA Practices: I authored and helped enforce the organization's first manual software testing process SOP, which standardized and clarified QA practices across the team, improving QA activities' consistency and quality.
- High Volume of QA Tickets: I completed 642 manual QA tickets (since October 2024, when we started tracking ticket counts) by applying robust manual testing methods, which ensured critical systems like the Churn Rate and Burn Rate reports were thoroughly vetted before deployment.
Education
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Jan — Jun 2024
Full-Stack Development ∙ Uplift Code Camp
We completed a bootcamp where we mastered building full-stack applications using the MERN Stack, including creating RESTful APIs and integrating databases. We also developed a strong understanding of Object-Oriented (OO) and MVC design patterns, equipping us to build scalable, maintainable software solutions.
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2024 — Present
BSc Computer Science ∙ University of London
I'm currently pursuing a BSc in Computer Science from the University of London, focusing on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with expected graduation in August 2026. I'm excited to continue learning and developing skills in AI and neural networks as part of this ongoing program.
Articles
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How to Manually Test Low-Code / No-Code Systems
In My Amazon Guy, our IT infrastructure is diverse and integrated in nature. They primarily revolves around platforms such as Zapier, HubSpot, Slack, and Asana. I wanna share how our team efficiently navigating the complexities of our QA processes inherent in our systems.
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Building a Playlist Manager with Vanilla JavaScript & Tailwind CSS
Over one weekend, amidst university and work, I embarked on building a Playlist Manager app with Spotify. Facing the unexpected OAuth challenge without prior instruction, my journey through extensive documentation and design foresight became a testament to self-reliance and the importance of pre-planning.
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What I Learned After Deleting Tons of React Files
Explore how I streamlined my React development workflow with essential tips for beginners. From organizing folder structures to leveraging external libraries, discover practical strategies to boost productivity and enhance React skills.
Contact
Feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn or send me an email at contact@daniellabrador.com. I would love to talk about technology, software development, and how we can work together.