Justin Vendettuoli

About Justin Vendettuoli

After teaching myself Python to have greater control of GIS processes and to automate project workflows, I found a sense of discovery and accomplishment that led me toward studying software development. Shifting into a software developer role is less of a transition and more of a natural adaptation. It is a continuation of my eternal drive to learn and a small tailoring of existing abilities to succeed in a new area.My previous professional experience ranges from fully designing and implementing natural science research experiments, leading a crew of four in conservation and restoration efforts, and heading up the wetland and GIS practices of an environmental consulting firm. These endeavors each presented unique challenges requiring a specific set of qualities. The techniques learned and the skills honed in these fields may at first seem disconnected, but they share a synergy that extends well beyond their individual components. It is the distillation of these experiences that affords me a diverse skill set, an adaptable nature, and the confidence with which to face all new challenges head on.Since gaining proficiency with full stack web development in Python and JavaScript, I have continued expanding my skill set. There is always going to be a new language or framework that builds upon past advances, and I am excited to see what comes next. Primary Back-end: Node.js, NestJS, Express, Flask• DevOps: Git, GitHub, Travis CI, Docker• Front-end: React, Redux, Bootstrap, Material-UI• Database: SQL, PostgreSQL• Testing: Jasmine, Jest, React Testing Library• Language: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, HTML, CSS• Deployment: Heroku, Firebase

Experience

1. Application Developer

   Blue Raster

   Sep 2021 — Present

Education

• University of Rhode Island

  Bachelor's Degree

  2010 — 2014

• University of Washington

  Wetland Science and Management Certificate Program

  2016 — 2017

• Springboard

  Springboard Software Engineering Track

  2020 — 2020