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William West

William West

Software Application Developer

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  • About me

    Computer Science Grad, Software Engineer, Web Developer, Programming for over 7 years now. 🕹 Game Developer in my spare time. Check out my portfolio and blog at trewest.dev

  • Education

    • St. Petersburg College

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Computer Science

    • St. Petersburg College

      2020 - 2023
      Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Technology Development and Design 3.5 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, and lots of classes Strong skills in software development and programming, and great knowledge of software best practices and development/management sklls and procedures such as Agile, Extreme Programming, Scrum, ITIL 4, etc.

  • Experience

    • Media Expert PR

      Aug 2018 - May 2020
      Software Application Developer

      Assisted in the development of new web-based applications for client platforms, participating in all phases of software development including design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.Applied modern coding principles and best practices to produce scalable, maintainable, and well-documented code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue.js, and other JavaScript frameworks.Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including marketing and customer support, to deliver user-centric designs and improve UI/UX architecture.Supported real-time, interactive applications using responsive design and UI/UX best practices.Worked within an iterative, flexible development environment, contributing to ongoing product improvements.Further developed desktop applications/software using C#, .NET Core / .NET Framework, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), etc. Show less

    • UserTesting

      Aug 2020 - Jul 2024
      Quality Assurance Specialist

      Collaborated with developers to enhance existing tools and develop new features for various web applications, focusing on UI/UX improvements.Provided detailed feedback on application usability and design, ensuring adherence to best practices in responsive design and user experience.Participated in software testing and quality assurance to ensure that all applications met performance and usability standards.Made note of possible improvements for Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

    • [P1] Games

      Aug 2024 - now
      Software Programmer

      Currently volunteering time to open-source game projects that advocate for a better gaming industry where people come first. Developing and programming interactive game features in Unity using C# scripting, enhancing gameplay and user engagement.Collaborating with teams of designers and artists to integrate assets and implement UI/UX elements.Debugged and optimized code for performance, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay across various platforms.Created and maintained custom scripts to handle game mechanics, AI behavior, and player controls.Participated in design reviews and playtesting sessions to gather feedback and refine game features.Contributed to the development of educational and entertainment games, helping to achieve project goals and timelines. Show less

    • Find Me

      Sept 2024 - Nov 2024
      Web Developer

      Designing and Developing a new web app for an exciting startup.Designed the User Interface for an innovative AI + Augmented Reality Application for general users.Used tools such as Figma, Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Teams to collaborate and work together.

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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to William West
      Congressional App Challenge - 1st Place Congressional App Challenge Jan 2018 Won the First place prize for the Congressional App Challenge, a national challenge for high school students competing to create innovative apps to further society.