# Hi, I'm Andrew!
**I'm a Software Developer** *(and User Interface & User Experience Designer, Project Manager, 3D Modeler, and Graphic Designer).*
For over eight years, I held the position of Managing Partner and Director of Business Operations at [JAC Creative](https://www.jaccreative.com/), a digital marketing agency in **Cleveland, Ohio** that serves hundreds of clients across 50 industries ranging from local non-profit communities to Fortune 200 corporations.
In that role, I led and collaborated with a talented team of designers, developers, and marketers to deliver over 250 projects that meet our clients' diverse needs and goals. Also, I leveraged my technical expertise and strategic vision to implement cutting-edge technology and processes to enhance the efficiency and quality of all the projects I was lucky to work on.
Driven by my passion for learning and innovation, I have recently changed careers and graduate from a full-stack web application development boot camp at [Tech Elevator](https://www.techelevator.com), where I acquired new skills and advanced my knowledge with these ideas and applications:
- object-oriented programming ([Concepts](https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/object-oriented-programming-oops-concept-in-java/), [Patterns](https://gameprogrammingpatterns.com/), and [Best Practices](https://www.developer.com/java/oop-best-practices/))
- integration testing (JUnit, [Cypress](https://www.cypress.io/))
- version control ([Git](https://git-scm.com/))
- database management ([MySQL](https://www.mysql.com/), [PostgreSQL](https://www.postgresql.org/))
- scripting language ([PHP](https://www.php.net/))
- back-end development ([Java](https://www.java.com/en/))
- front-end development ([JavaScript](https://www.javascript.com/), [Vue.js](https://vuejs.org/))
- ui/ux design ([Figma](https://www.figma.com/), [Adobe XD](https://www.adobe.com/products/xd/learn/get-started/what-is-adobe-xd-used-for.html))
- photography ([Adobe Photoshop](https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html), [Adobe Lightroom](https://lightroom.adobe.com/libraries/2bcfd22becdf48539f44a8bd9525bd18/assets?panel=organize))
- illustration ([Adobe Illustrator](https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html), [Procreate](https://procreate.com/), [Krita](https://krita.org/en/))
- layout ([Adobe InDesign](https://www.adobe.com/products/indesign.html))
- css ([LESS](https://lesscss.org/), [SASS](https://sass-lang.com/), [TailWind](https://tailwindcss.com/))
- content management systems ([WordPress](https://wordpress.org/), [HubSpot](https://www.hubspot.com/), [Joomla](https://www.joomla.org/), [Drupal](https://www.drupal.org/), [Wix](https://www.wix.com/), [SquareSpace](https://www.squarespace.com/), [Shopify](https://www.shopify.com/))
- 3d packages ([Blender](https://www.blender.org/), [Gravity Sketch](https://www.gravitysketch.com/), [SketchUp](https://www.sketchup.com/))
I am eager to apply my creativity and problem-solving abilities to create *engaging* and *impactful* software solutions that will shape the future of technology.
**Currently**, I am looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking organization that values collaboration, diversity, and excellence.
#open-to-work #software-development #full-stack-developer
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## [[0.1 About Me]]
Learn more about my history, my favorite foods, and why I'm obsessed with minimalism, vr/ar, and input devices.
#minimalism #vr #ar #keyboards #mice #steno #controllers
[[0.1 About Me|Learn More About Me]]
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## [[0.2 Experience]]
Explore my professional experience in full-stack software development, user interface, user experience, project management, 3D, and graphic design.
#software-development #ui #ux #project-management #3d #graphic-design
[[0.2 Experience|View My Profession Experience]]
## [[0.3 Education]]
It wouldn't be fair to say I learned this all myself without the help of these great institutions, mentors, and classmates.
#tech-elevator #kent-state-university #cuyahoga-community-college #polaris-career-center
[[0.3 Education|View My Education History]]
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## [[0.4 Skills]]
While my main focus is in software development, I've had the pleasure to grow my skills in many different fields *(that sometimes come in handy when working with other teams)*.
#ai #prototyping
[[0.4 Skills|Explore My Growing Skillset]]
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## [[0.5 Connect]]
Currently, I'm looking for a position in Northeast Ohio where I can grow my skills in the tech industry , while still contributing with my 10+ experience in design.
[[0.5 Connect|Get In Touch With Me]]