As I approach the completion of my Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Southern New Hampshire University, I reflect on a journey that has been both deeply personal and professionally transformative. With a decade-long career as a Senior Graphic Designer, I entered this program determined to evolve into a Creative Technologist.

The Computer Science program has served as a structured launchpad for my technical evolution. From foundational courses in data structures and algorithms to advanced topics in full-stack development and mobile app engineering, each milestone helped shape the engineer I am today.

My ePortfolio highlights two major capstone artifacts: EvenTrack and Course Navigator Pro. EvenTrack is a full-stack event app built with Firebase, while Course Navigator Pro leverages data structures for academic course planning. Together, they reflect my technical skill and design focus.

EvenTrack - Event Tracker App

Course Navigator Pro - Data Structure & File Parsing Logic

Key Competency Reflections

• Collaborative Environments: I used GitHub for version control and simulated Agile workflows through pull requests and code reviews.
• Communication: I produced documentation and visuals to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Data Structures: I implemented AVL trees, hash maps, and recursion with performance awareness.
• Engineering & Databases: I worked with REST APIs, Firebase, MongoDB, and integrated front-ends using React and JavaScript.
• Security: I practiced secure design using OWASP principles and Firebase Rules.

I plan to continue growing as a Full-Stack Software Engineer with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and System Architecture. I’m also committed to mentoring aspiring technologists from underrepresented communities.