Hi, I'm Haley! As a full-stack developer with over 3 years of experience, I bring a growth mindset and collaborative approach to building a scalable & user-centric solutions.
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- React
- Redux
- React Native
- Next.js
- Tailwind CSS
- Node.js
- Express
- C#
- .NET
- Redis
- GraphQL
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- Selenium
- Git
- Azure
- AWS
My Story
After graduating with a degree in Visual and Critical Studies in Chicago, I delved into my passion for programming by building websites for artist exhibitions. After working as a Product Manager and a Web Developer, I aimed to further refine my expertise in full-stack development by enrolling in a software engineering bootcamp in 2022. Embarking on a new chapter as a Software Engineer at a financial services firm upon graduation, I've broadened my skills to encompass infrastructure management, automation, machine learning and adoption of modern technology stacks like TypeScript for application migration.
I ❤️ the creative problem-solving and continuous learning inherent in programming, and the autonomy to bring imaginative ideas to life alongside liked-minded peers. Always seeking fresh challenges, I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative settings.
When I'm not coding,
I'm most likely drinking coffee ☕
const haleyActivities = { A: 'drinking coffee', B: 'walking my dog', C: 'playing video games', D: 'scuba diving' };
My projects
🚀 More coming soon!
BookFace
A social cataloging site with Firebase OAuth, live search, event hosting, group video chat, and personalized user pages with reading statistics.
- React
- NodeJS
- Firebase
- Material UI
- Socket.io
TagMe
An iOS app that generates hashtags from user-uploaded photos using machine learning image analysis API and supports offline data access with Firebase.
- React Native
- Expo
- styled-components
- Firebase
My Journey
BA in Visual and Critical Studies
SAIC, Chicago
With an interest in Arts Business and Administration, 🎨 I organized various events and exhibitions, each time finding myself instinctively drawn to building a website. I vividly recall crafting and deploying my first masterpiece in Grade 6 using Dreamweaver and Adobe Flash: 🦈 a sharks database website with animated fishes 🐠. Little did I realize that this early passion would shape my career, blending my love for the arts with the boundless possibilities of the digital realm.
- Creativity
- Self-motivated
- Passionate
Intern ➡️ Manager
Almine Rech Gallery, New York
I spearheaded implementing new technologies to streamline product management workflows, encompassing database migration, web development, and API integrations for emails and QR code functionalities. 🎩 Wearing multiple hats, I managed a diverse portfolio of products and projects, leading end-to-end processes including strategic roadmap development, stakeholder collaboration, resource allocation, and quality assurance oversight. When I was offered a senior leadership position, it propelled me to ponder where I see myself in the next 5 years 🤔 and I decided to pursue software engineering.
- Product management
- Strategic-minded
- Adaptability
- Prioritization
- Communication
Web Developer
PnC, Remote - Korea
While employed full-time at the gallery during the day, I dedicated my evenings to web development, collaborating remotely with a B2B company in Korea. 🪄 Leading the rebranding initiative, I rearchitected the legacy site to include bilingual features and revamped the design system, resulting in a significant increase in user engagement metrics.
- Goal-oriented
- Time management
- Teamwork
Software Engineering Bootcamp
Hack Reactor, Remote - New York
After concluding my tenure as a web developer at PnC, I successfully secured admission into Hack Reactor, a full-time software engineering bootcamp operating from Monday to Saturday. Subsequently departing from my role at the gallery, I completed 👩🏻💻📚 the intensive 12-week journey that focused on full-stack development with React, alongside essential topics on data structures and algorithms.
- Proactive
- Resilience
- Learning agility
Software Engineer
Strategic, Remote - New York
Shortly after graduating, I transitioned to a full-stack software engineer role at a financial services company 👩🏻💻🏦. Within my first 3 months, I spearheaded the implementation of a test automation framework with CI/CD pipeline. This initiative resulted in a 90% reduction in testing and deployment times, yielding a substantial cost savings by minimizing reliance on external tools. I also collaborated with cross-functional teams 💻 🧩 to develop innovative solutions for credit analysis and interactive voice system applications, playing a key role in migrating in-house React applications from JavaScript to TypeScript, and refining backend APIs in Node.js and C#.
- Problem-solving
- Result-oriented
- Collaboration
- Self-starter
Let's talk!
👇 Check out my LinkedIn & GitHub 👇