Seeing how things connect excites me! Whether that's data flowing through an application or the way meaning is conveyed in a language. I pick up new tech quickly and enjoy digging through code to find a tough bug. I am a curious and insightful lifelong learner experienced in full-stack web development, specializing in JavaScript, React, Node.js, gRPC, and SQL/noSQL databases. I have a strong background in software engineering, and linguistics, with certificates from BrainStation and Hack Reactor, and an honors bachelor's degree from the University of Toronto. My passion is to create engaging, scalable, and performant web applications that solve real-world problems and delight users. I have successfully delivered front-end and back-end solutions for WW (formerly WeightWatchers), and other clients, using cutting-edge technologies and best practices. Some of my achievements include designing and implementing a micro-services gateway that expanded the program's potential user base to millions, and a feature that reduced UI testing time by 25%. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, communicating complex concepts effectively, and learning new tech quickly. You can find my latest personal projects in the projects section below! > Personal Website: rachnovo.github.io > Github: github.com/RachNovo Specialities: Javascript, HTML, CSS, React.js, Next.js, Node.js/Express, gRPC, RESTful APIs, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, JSDocs, Git, Github, npm, Mocha/Chai, AWS (EC2/S3), Agile Methodologies, TDD