name: Dutch Foy
located_in: Los Angeles, CA.
current_job: Junior Software Developer (Recent Graduate)
education:
  - "Cal State Dominguez"
  - "Recent Graduate of Full-stack Software Development Program"
  - "US Navy Veteran"
fields_of_interests:
  - "Innovative and Challenging Environments"
  - "Real-world Application of Knowledge and Skills"
  - "Project Delivery"
technical_background:
  - "Languages: Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Java, Batchfile, C#"
  - "Skills and Tools: GitHub, Git, Node.js, Chart.js, Trello, React, Bootstrap, API, Express.js, Visual Studio Code, Netlify, Miro, Codepen, ZSH, Debugging, Pytest, Postman, Axios, API Keys, SCSS, NumPy, Twisted, Zope, Pygame, Beautiful Soup, Psycopg, Next.js, Flask"
currently_learning:
  - "Fine-tuning and putting into practice the wealth of information I've assimilated in the past 8 months of intensive learning."
"2023 Goals":
  - "Earn my first job position and identify a clearer career path"
  - "Learn three new technologies"
  - "Keep creating personal projects"
hobbies:
  - "Aquatic sports"
  - "Reading hardback books"
  - "Fitness"
  - "Attending tech meetups and conferences to stay updated with industry trends"
projects_in_development:
  - "Portfolio Site"
  - "Blackjack"
current_projects:
  - name: "Trader Joes List"
    description: |
      We all know how confusing grocery shopping can be sometimes.
      That's why I created Trader Joes List, a handy application for managing your shopping lists.
      With this app, you can easily add, edit, and delete items from your list, making your grocery trips a breeze!
    problem_solving: |
      Managing complex lists, optimizing performance, and integrating barcode scanning were the hurdles I faced.
      But I tackled them head-on! I implemented smart state management techniques to handle those long shopping lists.
      I also optimized the app's performance to make it lightning-fast.
      And the coolest part? I integrated barcode scanning functionality so you can just scan the items and get all the details instantly!
    - name: "Gallery of Games"
      description: |
        The Gallery of Games is like a time machine that takes you back to the good old days of classic arcade-style games.
        I built this collection using Python and the Pygame library, bringing back the nostalgic charm of games like Space Invaders, Pac-Man, and Snake.
        It was a challenge, but I paid attention to every little detail to ensure an immersive and enjoyable gaming experience.
      problem_solving: |
        Figuring out collision detection, game logic, and making the games run smoothly was tough.
        But I didn't give up! I came up with clever solutions like using bounding box detection and pixel-perfect collision methods.
        I also optimized the game's performance to keep it running smoothly.
    - name: "Urban Potatoes"
      description: |
        Imagine a website like Rotten Tomatoes, but with a twist.
        Urban Potatoes is a movie rating platform where movie lovers and fanatics like us get to be the critics!
        I built this platform using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and a backend framework like Django or Node.js.
        It's a user-friendly website where you can discover new movies, rate them, and share your reviews with the community.
      problem_solving: |
        Handling movie data, integrating external APIs, and managing user-generated content were real challenges.
        But I found clever solutions! I implemented caching to improve performance and reduce API calls.
        I also used data processing techniques to aggregate and filter movie data efficiently.
        And of course, I made sure to handle user-generated content with proper validation and security measures.