Mike Zarra

Web Developer. Dog Lover. Musician.

I am a full stack web developer with a fondness for a good challenge. I always strive to hone my skills in all aspects of my life. Whether it be dog training, music, or coding, I push myself to become more versatile in each skill set. I spent the last nine years moving around the Northeastern U.S. studying a variety of fields like criminal justice, music, marketing, and accounting at several different schools.

I loved the problem solving involved in accounting, but I fell in love with programming. There are always new challenges to take on, and the possibilities are limitless. Software development gives me the opportunity to continue learning beyond my education and throughout my professional career.

Attributes

Problem Solving

Break down large problems into smaller pieces to efficiently plan the approach, prioritize needs, and produce a solution.

Communtcation

Work with a team to achieve goals by listening to a diverse set of strategies and methodologies and taking feedback seriously.

Adaptable

Able to learn and use technologies on the fly and seemlessly work in multiple languages.

Flexible

Able to perfom under pressure to reach a tight deadline and work on multiple projects to help the team achieve goals.

Skills

Ruby on Rails
87%
JavaScript
97%
Node.js/Express
75%
PosgreSQL
85%
MongoDB/Mongoose
80%
jQuery
82%
React
95%
Redux
95%
HTML5
99%
CSS3
85%

Volunteer and Work Experience

2015 - 2019

Volunteer

Girl Develop It

Providence, RI

2014

Electronics/Hardlines

Target

Seekonk, MA

2010 - 2013

Deli/Customer Service

Wegmans Food Market

Ocean, NJ

Education

2018

Web Development Immersive

General Assembly

Providence, RI

2017 - present

Business/Marketing/Accounting

Community College of Rhode Island

Warwick, RI

2010 - 2013

Liberal Arts

Brookdale Community College

Lincroft, NJ

Interest

Music

Composing music using Logic Pro and playing any instrument I can get my hands on

Dog Training

I have two large and sweet dogs that can be taken anywhere they are permitted. I take them on off leash adventures like hiking, swimming, or for an aimless stroll around downtown Providence.

Climbing

I stay in shape by going rock climbing. It's stimulating and great fun, making it an easy way to stay fit.

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