Maxwell Izakson

Full Stack Developer

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About Me

My name is Max and I am a dedicated web developer who loves building functional applications. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Chinese Language & Literature and Political Science from CUNY Hunter College. Outside of coding, I enjoy playing and watching soccer, playing bass clarinet and piano, and playing video games.

My Journey

My journey as a self-taught developer is defined by a commitment to continuous learning and a passion for tackling challenges and solving problems. My experience learning foreign languages and playing music has given me a unique perspective on programming, as both disciplines require learning a new syntax and set of rules to create something new.

The Odin Project's rigorous, project-based curriculum helped me get started on my web development journey. It taught me not just how to code, but how to think like a developer. The hands-on, real-world experience I gained from the curriculum solidified my skills in developing, deploying, troubleshooting applications, and using industry-standard technologies.

My dedication to learning and self-improvement has prepared me to be a proactive self-starter who is disciplined and eager to learn any new technology required to get the job done.

Skills

Proficient In

  • Javascript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Node.js
  • Express
  • PostgreSQL
  • React
  • Git
  • Linux

Familiar With

  • Prisma ORM
  • Webpack
  • VS Code

Projects

File Uploader

  • Developed a multi-page PERN full-stack application as the final project for The Odin Project's Node.js course.
  • Implemented JWT-based authentication using Passport.js, CRUD functionality, and both frontend and backend test suites.
  • Utilized a cloud-based storage solution to handle all user data,

Tech Stack: Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, React, Prisma, Jest & Supertest, Passport.js, React Testing Library, React Router, Vitest, CSS

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URL Shortener API

  • RESTful back-end API to shorten URLs into unique short-codes for direct consumption via API endpoints.
  • Implemented collision handling and designed the service to be anonymous
  • Thoroughly tested all core functionalities using Jest and Supertest.

Tech Stack: Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Prisma, Jest & Supertest, CORS

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Battleship

  • Developed the classic game of Battleship using vanilla JavaScript as the final project for The Odin Project's JavaScript course.
  • Demonstrated core JavaScript concepts, including ES6 modules, factory functions, and object-oriented programming.
  • Wrote extensive unit tests using Jest to ensure the reliability of game logic and functions.

Tech Stack: Vanilla JavaScript, Jest, Webpack, Babel, CSS

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Contact Me

I'm currently seeking a full-time, remote developer position. Let's connect to discuss how I can contribute.

email: mizakson.dev@gmail.com

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