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Eric Kovalevskyy He / Him
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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Bio

My love of programming grew out of my childhood obsession with seeing how things are made and how they work. My first real experience with programming was when I enrolled in Computer Science class in high school, building applets using JavaScript. I took to it immediately and ended up getting the Grade 11 Computer Science Award that year.

Since then, I have studied and practiced a number of disciplines, including Visual Arts, Acting, Music Composition, and Photography – I’m a lifelong learner and polymath. In 2017, I completed a robust Web Development course on Udemy, and ended up working as a Freelance Web Developer on and off for over 5 years while part-timing as an instructor of JavaScript and Visual Arts.

Wanting to turn my love of coding and Web Development into a stable full time career, I enrolled into Lighthouse Labs Web Development Bootcamp, where I had the pleasure of immersing myself in an intensive learning experience, which helped me to update and bolster my existing knowledge and skills.

As a software developer, I strive to use my eclectic interests by applying their philosophies and principles in creative ways to help me solve coding problems and develop intuitive, engaging, and efficiently built products.

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Graphic design Illustration Website development Mobile app development Software development

Skills

All coding languages - nextjs, nodejs, typescript, tailwindcss, postgresql, prisma 1 Application programming interface (api) 1 Artificial intelligence 1 Commitment 1 Communication 1 Front end design 1 Front end (software engineering) 1 Initiative 1 Leadership 1 Mentorship 1 Needs assessment 1 Organization 1 Python (programming language) 1 Sql (programming language) 1 Web development 1

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February 1, 2024
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Leadership Communication Organization Commitment Mentorship All coding languages - nextjs, nodejs, typescript, tailwindcss, postgresql, prisma Initiative

Eric is a quick choice for any position that needs leadership, organization, communication, initiative, and mentorship. He has no problem leading and solving anything you throw at him, is well liked by those around him, and never flinches to help even coders with far lower skill who have a desire to learn. He is a gem, that any employer would dream of having and fear losing. I would write him a reference letter to any coding or leadership position in a heartbeat. I sincerely appreciated his time working for YourBeat.

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WOW!! Eric stood out from the very start, showing initiative in absolutely everything he did, laying out plans, Ideas, and suggestions from the very first step to beyond the last step. Eric was universally chosen by his team mates (not by my demand but definitely by my approval) to be lead. Several times by multiple members of his team I was approached both in private and in public meetings to request that Eric be made Team Lead, simple because he already was leading already. I completely agreed with the team's judgement and after asking Eric informally promoted him to team lead. He excels at communication, cooperation, organization, AND coding ability as well. He was a natural choice to be lead and I hope he stays with YourBeat. If/when he moves on he will be definitely given a glowing review and reference from me.
Python (programming language) Application programming interface (api) Sql (programming language) Front end design Needs assessment Front end (software engineering) Web development Artificial intelligence
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YourBeat Inc.
YourBeat Inc.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

YourBeat Inc. - Website Development - Basic Front End Section 1

Our company connects fans to artists, artists to venues and all of them to vendors. We are building an entire music community and need this to be one of many parts of a whole page and community site. Part of the goal is to create an all encompassing site. This project is the front end section of that site We will be working with students to develop a new website that is easy to maintain while providing an appealing interface for users. Our site basis will be SQL databases, API Integrations, and python AI integration.This will involve several different steps for students, including:Researching different site-building tools and their associated advantages / disadvantages.Conducting a needs analysis to determine which platform is most suitable.Building a website, with our assistance in providing the content.Providing training on updating and maintaining the website.Bonus steps in the process would also include:Testing prototypes with customers and refining ideas with feedback.

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Work experience

Web Developer
Freelance
November 1 - Current

● Designed and developed efficient and reusable JavaScript, HTML, and CSS code for over 10 websites
● Collaborated with clients, including small business owners and community organizations, to deliver engaging and user-friendly interfaces
● Managed projects from brainstorming to execution, ensuring exceptional service and client satisfaction
● Continuously experimented with emerging technologies, including CSS animations and custom properties, to elevate user experience and interaction

Education

Diploma, Full Stack Web Development
Lighthouse Labs
March 6 - May 26
Diploma, Video Game Design and Development
International Academy of Design and Technology
September 4 - March 21

Personal projects

Geek Trivia Quiz
September 8 - Current

● A multiple choice quiz app testing the user's knowledge in selected categories
● Designed and developed all Front End and Back End features
● Tech Stack: React, Tailwind, Express, Node, PostgreSQL
GOAL
May 15 - May 25

● A productivity and organization app for goal planning, with social features for user accountability.
● Designed and implemented the Front End and Back End functionality for core features, including the goal management system and live chat.
● Performed project-wide refactoring and debugging for clean, consistent code, optimization, and stability.
● Facilitated meetings and conducted pair programming sessions to ensure features are met.
● Tech Stack: React, Redux, SASS, Express, Node, Socket.io, JWT, Prisma, PostreSQL
Open Book
April 7 - August 31

● A creative writing app for collaborative writing between multiple users.
● Designed and implemented the Database, and the Front End and Back End features for Creating, Editing, and Deleting entries within the app.
● Facilitated meetings and conducted pair programming sessions to ensure features are met.
● Tech Stack: Node, Express, PostreSQL, Vue, Axios, Bulma, EJS, jQuery