Adama Walters

Business analyst turned software engineer, proficient with web technologies like React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, API implementation, and Node.js. 5 years’ experience consulting in a global life sciences firm gives me an advantage in project management of agile teams, requirements & design, and client communication. Here are a few software engineering accomplishments: - My main project is a self-initiated app I brainstormed and developed from scratch that queries the Spotify API (TuneTrail - available in my portfolio / GitHub). I've designed many full stack applications using React, Node, Express, PostgreSQL/MongoDB that implement CRUD functionalities via a RESTful APIs. - I was a software engineer in a team that won the Chegg Skills Winter 2024 Hackathon. We created a React/Express web app that lets users track their mental health and receive personalized tips. - I'm continually to refine my knowledge of programming languages and refactor projects. For example, I converted my JS projects to TS, learned MongoDB, improved my CSS, and am working on my new TuneTrail app to add authentication, music playing, and more. During 5 years of experience in the life science industry, assisted clients by: - Implementing applications and business intelligence reports as a business analyst, working with global teams and varied stakeholders to gather requirements, design, and oversee development and project success -Designing technical systems/processes compliant with data privacy regulations by assessing tools & workflows, creating requirements and providing guidance to technical teams during build -Refining their content creation and digital transformation strategies to ensure customer engagement, as well as business development Skills: Software: Frontend: TypeScript, JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS , NextJS Backend: Node.js, Express, RESTful APIs, PostgreSQL, MongoDB Tools: Mocha, Chai, Jest, Git, GitHub, Visual Studio Code, Bootstrap Business: Requirements & design, user stories, agile tools (ex. JIRA, GitLab), software development methodologies, data privacy, DevOps, business development, client management Technical: MicroStrategy & Tableau, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SQL, Certifications: Certified MicroStrategy Analyst (2021), Securiti PrivacyOps Certification (2023)