hi...Howard here

Transforming complex challenges into innovative solutions through code, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

I am a passionate software engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems and building innovative, impactful solutions. With a degree in Engineering from the University of Toronto and minors in Business and Artificial Intelligence, I bring a holistic approach to both front-end and back-end development. Outside of coding, I am a huge basketball fan, drawn to the teamwork and strategy that inspire my approach to engineering!

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Technical Expertise

Skills and Technology

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

ReactJS

SpringBoot

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SQL/NoSQL

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Firebase

Prisma

NodeJS

Sass/SCSS

HTML

CSS

TailwindCSS

Bootstrap

AWS

GCP

Jenkins

Docker

JUnit

Pytest

Jest

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Projects

Checkout My Recent Work

CribEstate

CribEstate is a responsive full-stack web app for property searching, listing, and management, featuring real-time chat with Socket.io, secure JWT authentication, and efficient data handling with Prisma, all within a dynamic React UI for seamless user experience across devices.

Socket.io
Prisma
MongoDB
ReactJS
JavaScript
NodeJS
ExpressJS

Gabble Chat

Gabble Chat is a full-stack chat platform built with React and Firebase, featuring real-time messaging, emoji support, image uploads, secure authentication with Firebase, and Firestore for dynamic data management, with a responsive UI using Zustand for state management and useRef for auto-scroll.

ReactJS
JavaScript
Firebase

Gloptopia Hotel Booking

Gloptopis is a MERN full-stack interactive hotel-booking application integrated with Stripe SDK to streamline the process of hotel booking, searching, and registering self-owned hotel.

MongoDB
ReactJS
TypeScript
JavaScript
NodeJS
ExpressJS
TailwindCSS

InStock Inventory System

InStock is a MERN full-stack interactive inventory application to streamline warehouse and inventory management.

MongoDB
ReactJS
JavaScript
NodeJS
ExpressJS
ExpressJS
Sass/SCSS

Bookbuster Library

Bookbuster Library is a MERN full-stack interactive book inventory application designed to streamline the management of book information through comprehensive CRUD operations, offering users a seamless experience in cataloging and organizing their literary collections.

MongoDB
ReactJS
JavaScript
NodeJS
ExpressJS
TailwindCSS

Dionysus Cabinet

Dionysus Cabinet is a full-stack interactive cocktail suggestion website that recommends cocktail recipes based on alcohol type, mood, or taste preferences.

MySQL
ReactJS
JavaScript
NodeJS
ExpressJS
Sass/SCSS

BrainFlix Video Streaming Platform

BrainFlix is a full-stack mock video streaming website for users to play videos, upload content, and interact with other users through comments.

MySQL
ReactJS
JavaScript
NodeJS
ExpressJS
Sass/SCSS

Customer Management System

Customer Management System is a full-stack application using Java/Spring Boot as backend and React/Vite/Javascript/Bootstrap as frontend connecting to an online mySQL database to perform CRUD (create/update/delete/retrieve) operations on registered customer information

MySQL
Java
SpringBoot
JavaScript
Bootstrap

MyFitness Exercise Tracking Website

MyFitness is a full-stack exercise tracking website for users to create exercise plan, access video demonstration, and calculate calories of the completed exercises.

MySQL
Java
SpringBoot
JavaScript
Docker

The Bees Knees Band Website

The Bees Knees is a front-end band advertising website to share music, advertise show dates, and connect with fans.

ReactJS
JavaScript
Sass/SCSS

Travel Site

Travel Site is a front-end tourist schedule recommendation website that suggests plans for tourists visiting Hawaii, Iceland, or Greece.

HTML
CSS
JavaScript

Qualification

My Personal Journey
Education
Experience

Engineering Science

University of Toronto
2019 - 2020

Software Engineering Diploma

BrainStation Bootcamp
2022 - 2023

Industrial Engineering

University of Toronto
2020 - 2024

Information Technology Intern

ASML Holding
Jun - Sep 2020

Technical Support Team

Woodgreen Community Center
Jun 2021 - May 2022

Product and Software Tester Intern

Nanoleaf
May - Sep 2022

About Me

Who Am I ?

I am known for my detail-oriented and collaborative problem-solving approach, delivering high-quality solutions through my diverse skill set and passion for technology.
Inspired by the movie "The Internship" from a young age, I am driven to become a software engineer and tackle problems with a holistic perspective and seek innovative solutions. With a strong belief that software engineering goes beyond just writing code, I am motivated by a desire to positively impact people's lives and make a real difference through technology.

Let's create something amazing together!

Contact Me

Get in Touch

Email Me

hwrdykx@gmail.com

Locate Me

Toronto, Canada