Hello!

Damien Switzer

About me

Hey there, Damien here, a seasoned tech enthusiast who recently graduated from the BrainStation Bootcamp. With over a decade in the tech industry, I'm driven by a fervor for continual learning and problem-solving.

My journey has led me from mobile app development to the dynamic realm of web development, appreciating its limitless potential. My expertise lies in crafting highly efficient and scalable applications. I specialize in scripting, system development, and seamless API integration, focusing on the technical intricacies that underpin user-friendly, cutting-edge web applications.

If you're seeking an experienced and adaptable full-stack developer, let's connect and chat virtually to discuss favorite tech trends or exciting projects. Together, we can create something truly extraordinary!

Skills

  • JavaScript

    JavaScript

  • TypeScript

    TypeScript

  • C#

    C#

  • HTML5

    HTML5

  • CSS3

    CSS3

  • SQL

    SQL

  • SASS

    SASS

  • Node.js

    Node.js

  • React.js

    React.js

  • Unity

    Unity

  • Git

    Git

  • GitHub

    GitHub

  • Jest

    Jest

  • Heroku

    Heroku

Projects

BrainFlix

BrainFlix

React • Express • Node

[Academic Project] - A mock SPA (single page application) site for streaming videos. Demonstrating proficiency in React, React-Router, Node, Express, API's as well as other front-end essentials.

BandSite

BandSite

React

[Academic Project] - A mock website with the topic of up-and-coming music bands. Demonstrating proficiency with Responsive Design, Flexbox, BEM Principles, and API Integration.

Travel Site

Travel Site

React

[Academic Project] - A fictional Travel website used to show comprehension of Flexbox, SASS, BEM, and responsive design.

Hazard

Hazard

Unity • C#

An engaging logic puzzle-solving game which blends elements of maze navigation, circuitry manipulation, and block puzzles, offering a diverse and stimulating gaming experience. Set on sentient metallic cube, players advance through its challenges while the cube's hostility intensifies.

Defense Overdrive

Defense Overdrive

Unity • C#

An action-shooter driving tower-defense game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players take on the role of Guardian, tasked with protecting an outpost from alien Invaders. With a range of weapons, customizable vehicles, buildings, and companions, they salvage components from foes for upgrades.

Word Paradise

Word Paradise

Unity • C#

In this distinctive word puzzle game, players search for words by strategically placing letters around locked starting letters. Advancing through levels rewards players with Stars, Experience, and Lexigrams, granting access to new Islands, Minigames, and Items. Players can unlock Power Ups, Keyboards, and unique Avatars, all while competing with friends on the global leaderboards.

Recycle-It Resource Recovery

Recycle-It Resource Recovery

Flutter • Dart

A contracted project to develop a mobile app for a local recycling company. Recycle-It Resource Recovery offers a full recycling depot and recycling processing facility in Fort St John. Both residential and commercial materials accepted free of charge. Outside bins are also available for 24/7 drop-off. Customers can recycle all sorts of things at our facility including paper, cardboard, plastic, tin, glass, styrofoam, electronics, small appliances, paint, light bulbs, batteries, cooking oil, scrap metal and large appliances. We also offer on-site confidential paper shredding. Come visit Recycle-It in FSJ. We can help you do your part to create zero waste. Don’t Trash It! Recycle It!

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