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As early as 2018 I was teaching myself to acquire programming languages, frameworks, logic and some computer science concepts.

It started with "Learn to Program" by Christopher Pine.

Eventually I enrolled in a 7 month full-time boot-camp, and I've refined that drive and commitment through Turing School of Software and Design.

Turing School of Software and Design aims to unlock human potential by training a diverse and inclusive student body to succeed in high fulfillment technical careers. And they are achieving their aim quite successfully.

I'm interested in most new technologies and yes I have some preferences; My first priority though is finding an employer who appreciates the work and investment I've made in myself, and can foster greater growth and development is continuing to establish myself as a reliable, dedicated, empathetic, intelligent human who enjoys coding in my current role as a Staff Rails Engineer with DocMe360.

I don't know how I got so lucky to be in the position I'm currently in, though I believe it may have to do with some combination of hard work, long hours at the library, the passage of time, and some self-promotion I did on LinkedIn.

If that employer is you, then let's talk… I'm not currently looking for any position, though if you really want to work with me, than ask me for references. I know many eager, qualified, motivated developers who are just as capable and dedicated as I am.

If you're still curious, it's probably time to actually speak directly with me by scheduling a :30 minute coffee chat