Hello I'm

David Lee Griffin

Professional Web Designer & Former Chef

I began coding BASIC on a TRS-80 in middle school and have continued to learn ever since. Over the years I have learned many languages from Basic to Visual Basic, Java, C++, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ruby. Most recently, I have learned Python while renewing my skills at AppAcademy and learning new skills and techniques such as React, Node.js, Redux, Flask, Alembic, and SQLAlchemy. My enjoyment of Software Development begins when problems arise and there are bugs to be hunted, a problem to be solved. Looking forward to many opportunities.

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About

Why Hire Me?

I bring a knowledge of software engineering principles and concepts that I believe will be valuable to the you. I recently honed my abilities in software engineering by attending AppAcademy where I completed various projects to demonstrate ability in full-stack engineering, providing a solid foundation for the position of interest. My decision-making strength, people-centric nature and eagerness to please has yielded me excellent engineering skills. Those skills include: React, Redux, Express, Postgres, Python, JavaScript, and others too numerous to mention. Recently I completed an app called Daily Bread Delivery where I set up a backend authentication and database access using sequelize and Express interacting with a React frontend to prevent CORS vulnerabilities. I also completed an E-commerce shopping cart system using Redux and React to guide users with selection, pricing, and ordering products. And finally, I utilized React-slick to create a vibrant and dynamic carousel for products, enhancing overall user experience.

I am excited to contribute my strengths, experience, and leadership toward your team's efforts. As a curious and personable communicator with a proven track record in business, my focus on building strong professional relationships has been a valuable asset throughout my career. I have been through high-stress, high-volume and the feeling of accomplishment that results from weathering the storm, sometimes, quite literally. I recently completed a freelance endeavor for a Healthcare Consultancy, even though I was in the middle of the Texas power-outtage, using only battery power and candlelight to deliver the project on time.

Services

Service I Provide

Graphic Design

From art deco to sleek and modern, I have experience in all forms of design.

Web Design

Whether you are looking for a static brochure type of site or more of a one-page infinite scroll, I can accomodate any design.

UI/UX Design

CSS3, SASS, Bootstrap, Animate, Cake.

Frontend Development

React, Redux, Pug, HTML5, JavaScript, Google-Maps API, React-chart-js-2.

Database Management

PostgreSQL, SQL, Sequelize, Flask, SQLAlchemy.

Digital Marketing

Experienced entrepeneur familiar with digital and print marketing for small business.

Portfolio

Latest Projects

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Emerald Investments

UI/UX Design

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The Road is Lava

Web Design

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Deadreads

Front-end Development

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What People Say

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Maximos Salzman

Software Engineer

David has been a pleasure to work with. He is a great team player and is always sharing his knowledge with me. I have gone to him several times with questions about technologies he has used as well as to just have a friendly chat. He has an outgoing personality and a great sense of humor.

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Dale Sakamoto

Software Engineer

David is a fun and hilarious person to work with, along with someone who is hard-working and really wants to do more than memorize code, but understand why it works. Loved working with him on projects and would love to work with him any time in the future.

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Zac Watts

Educator, App Academy

If you need someone who brings unmatched energy and fun to your team, David is your guy. I worked closely with David during my time at App Academy and got to know him as a programmer with an excellent sense of humor and a work ethic to match it. P.S. Ask him to hype you up before any kind of presentation and he'll meet the challenge better than anyone you could ask.

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Projects Done

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Satisfied Clients

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Active Projects

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Years Experience

Experience

Work Experience

Executive Chef

Pecan St. Brewing

June 2017- February 2019
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Executive Chef for a staff of 20 cooks and dishwashers. Responsible for hiring, training, discipline and dismissal of all kitchen staff. Handled all operations of the kitchen including ordering, inventory, and menu development. During my tenure we expanded the operation of the restaturant to seven days a week as well as implementing a brunch menu and a boxed lunch menu. Oversaw food cost calculations and made adjustments to ordering budgets to achive bonus for myself and my staff.

Owner/SysAdmin

River Hills Pizza

August 2014- April 2017
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Administered Revention POS whole restaurant/delivery multi-user computer system. Coordinated with web developers, Credit Card merchants, and third-party delivery vendors to ensure proper integration of ordering/delivering and payment systems. Directed upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, especially multi-user terminals and database servers.

Web Developer

Joy of Austin

October 2000- December 2001
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Produced a public-facing, static website using HTML, JavaScript and light CSS Conducted upkeep and loading of code to server using FTP protocol Fielded emails from prospective clients as to the availability of the venue for private parties and if available rented venue out and collected deposit..

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