Address: Melkbosstrand, Western Cape, South Africa
Email: julianmac.jm@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julianmackay/
GitHub: https://github.com/JewlsZA
Cell: (+27) 83 448 4008
Drivers: Code B
I recently graduated from HyperionDev’s NQF 5 certified Immersive Full Stack Web and Software Engineering bootcamp. My favourite tech stack is MERN, and I have created several apps and prototypes in both JAVA and JavaScript. I also worked with other important technologies and libraries listed below. I would like to apply for a graduate/junior software developer position and prestige my career into a senior developer role.
· I learned an extensive set of essential software engineering and full stack web development skills, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the full MERN stack.
· While building a portfolio of software projects, I developed strong analytical problem-solving skills and learned the importance of encapsulation and polymorphism.
· I received positive mentor feedback for writing good object orientated code, building secure webapps and following good developer documentation guidelines in my work.
· I learned the fundamentals of PHP, Python and Database design.
· This course is certified NQF Level 5. Please see my technical skills section below.
· I majored in Industrial Psychology, Psychology, and Innovation Management.
· Represented on three committees - Helshoogte residence IT chairperson; EBSK (Economics & Business Science Committee); the Industrial Psychology department student representative.
· As part of a team, we presented a TEDx talk about the importance of employee wellbeing and a healthy workplace environment.
· My final year research projects in Industrial Psychology included: Designing, implementing, and facilitating training programs; facilitating classes of 300 students; workplace ethics research; substance abuse impact research and initiative-taking solutions.
· I was also elected in leadership positions as head boy and captain of the first rugby team.
2021 Mar: Master skill Database Design, Implementation and Development, Cape Town.
2020 Apr: CaseWare Fundamentals Managing Course, Cape Town.
2019 Jun: Intermediate video editing course at Orms, Cape Town.
2018 Apr: SAMSA certified STCW Training including firefighting in dangerous enclosed spaces and elementary first aid, Cape Town.
2018 Nov: Del Security Agency ISPS Port Facility Personnel with Designated Security Duties, Bahamas.
Languages: JavaScript ES6 • Java 11 • CSS 4 • HTML 5 • PHP 7.4 • SQL • Python 3.8
MERN Stack: MongoDB • Express • React.js • Node.js
IDE: VSCode • Eclipse • PhpStorm • IntelliJ IDEA
Database: MongoDB • MySQL server • Microsoft SQL Server
Libraries: jQuery
Frameworks: Laravel
Testing: Jest • Mocha & Chai (Back-end)
Authentication: JSON Web Token
Platforms: Node.js back-end
OS: Windows • MacOS • Linux
Styling: CSS • SCSS • Bootstrap CSS • React Bootstrap
Middleware: Body-parser
Applications: WordPress • Postman • XAMPP • WAMP
Version control: Git
Hosting: Heroku
DevOps: Docker
Node.js modules: ES6-promise (Async Coding) • Mongoose (Object Data Modeling) • Helmet (securing HTTP headers) • Nodemon
· I was responsible for management of 20+ small businesses’ financials including SARS e-filing, payroll, annual financial statements, asset depreciation and monthly filing.
· I gained experience with CaseWare, Sage Online, Pastel Payroll, Pastel 17, SimplePay, and MS-Excel.
· I gained skills such as business finance, time management and strong attention to detail.
· My responsibilities included: Aquatic rescue professional, in service training and facilitation, Operations, Port adventures, Point of sales, Guest services, Ocean vessel mooring, Emergency rescue extraction, First responder, Safety and Security.
· I learned exceptional time management skills, communication skills and critical thinking by actively attending to customer complaints and overseeing team tasks.
2020 Jun: Production editor, Standard Bank Innibos
2018 Aug: Volunteer, Fallen Angels Pet Rescue
2017 Mar: Represented Stellenbosch University at USSA (National University level Gymnastics Championships) where our team received a silver medal.
2017 Aug: Performed a leading role in a ballet, titled “Night at the Oscars”.
2014-2015: Racing data & IT, Entry Ninja Events Services
2014-2015: Photographer, Die Matie Newspaper
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