Aloha, world! I'm Kalani

I'm a Full Stack Developer with over four years of experience building enterprise web and mobile applications using React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and more. I recently completed my Computer Science degree at Western Governors University, where I worked extensively with Java, Python, SQL, and C++.

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Education

Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Coursework included Computer Architecture, Data Structures & Algorithms I & II, Machine Learning, AI, and Database Management, focused on Python, Java, C++, and SQL.

  • Programmed a self-adjusting algorithm to predict airline passenger numbers with Python, pandas, and scikit-learn, with Matplotlib for visualizations to improve business decision-making.
  • Designed and coded a Python-based package delivery optimization to streamline performance and ensure business efficiency.
  • Coded a localized website for an international hotel using Angular, Spring Boot, and Docker.
Nucamp Coding Bootcamp
Full Stack Web + Mobile Development Bootcamp
January 2022 - August 2022Graduated with Honors

Built multiple React web-based apps, an Android app using React Native, a Bootstrap site, and led a successful group project from wireframing to deployment

  • Natives in Tech scholarship, designed to increase the representation of Native American Web and Mobile Developers in the tech industry.

Experience

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Reynolds & Reynolds

Software Developer
September 2022 - present
At The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, my focus is on crafting user-centric software that meets the rigorous demands of our international client base.
  • Spearhead the development of modular, reusable components for enterprise-level web, mobile, and desktop applications using React, React Native, TypeScript, and Sass/CSS to convert Figma designs into code.
  • "Owned" a critical third-party integration by negotiating directly with upper management at the head of the third party to hire staff to develop bridge solution necessary for our integration with their software, saving my company an estimated 14 weeks of development time.
  • Go-to developer for mentoring and onboarding front-end developers in version control, frameworks, and company coding standards.
  • Consistently recruited for high-profile company projects that convert legacy products into modern solutions on tight deadlines.

Skills & Proficiencies

Full stack developer eager to explore every stack

Full Stack Development

Building responsive, mobile-first Single-Page-Apps (SPA) with React.js

Building responsive static websites using Bootstrap, CSS, and Sass

Building RESTful APIs in Node.js & Express.js

Cloud Infra-Architecture

Experience working on multiple cloud platforms

Hosting and maintaining websites on virtual machine instances

Integrating NoSQL databases

Projects

Dragon's Lair Smoked Fine Goods

Informational mobile-first responsive website built with Bootstrap that showcases products for a small business in North Houston.

Demo

Reactified Dragon's Lair

A Reactified version of the Dragon's Lair website.

Demo

Itinerary App

An interactive itinerary app I built for a summer trip to Europe

Demo

Wide Body Tracker

A React Native app for tracking wide body aircraft in Houston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles

Reach out to me!

Want to discuss a project or just want to say hi? My inbox is open to all. You can also find me on social media below.

Software developer passionate about building scalable, user-friendly apps. 🚀

Houston, US