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Work in Progress 🚧

Dear Reader,

It's a pleasure to introduce myself. I am a highly motivated developer with a genuine passion for untangling messy code and transforming it into elegant and efficient solutions. With a background in Archaeology, my love for history and culture shapes my perspective, aiming to bring a human touch to development. I am ready to join a mission-driven team as a collaborative and creative problem-solver, contributing to a future shaped by innovation and collective effort – let's craft it together! β˜€


πŸ“« How to reach me ferrari.marika@gmail.com
πŸ“ I also regularly write my achievements, insights, thoughts and feelings on Linkedin

A little more about me

πŸ’¬ Ask me about API Development | TDD | Growth Mindset

⚑ Fun fact: Despite not being a real-life George Costanza, I find a surprising amount of relatability in his statements and humor from the TV show Seinfeld.

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Behind the Scenes

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My Toolbox 🧰

  • Main Programming Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Typescript
  • Back-End Development Tools: Express.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS, MongoDB Atlas, Prisma, Supabase, Render, Vercel
  • Front-End Development Tools: React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Chakra UI, DaisyUI, CSS Grid, Flexbox, CSS Modules
  • Design and User Experience: Figma, UI/UX Design, Wireframing, User Research
  • Testing and Quality Assurance: Vitest, Supertest, Playwright, Jest, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Lighthouse

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What am I currently up to?

I’m currently collaborating on The Reading Room - Fostering Joyful Reading Habits for Children πŸŽ‰.
**Overview:** Since December 4th, our dedicated team of developers has been passionately working on "The Reading Room." This innovative app is designed to cultivate healthy reading habits in children through a delightful and interactive experience.

Key Features:

  • Thoughtful Journaling: Children can share their daily thoughts and insights through an interactive form, making reading a personal and engaging activity.

  • Avatar Room: A specially crafted space where children can play with customizable avatars, adding an element of fun and personalization to their reading journey.

Technologies Used:

  • JavaScript: The core language driving the app's functionality.
  • Next.js: Empowering us to build a fast and scalable web application.
  • CSS Modules: Ensuring a modular and maintainable styling approach.
  • Supabase: Our chosen database solution, providing a secure and scalable backend.

My Role:

  • Project Manager: Dedicated to overseeing every detail of the project, ensuring smooth progress and effective communication within the team.

  • Front-end Developer: Conducting extensive research to identify and implement age-appropriate designs for children, enhancing the app's visual appeal.

  • Back-end Developer: Hosting the database on Supabase and implementing authentication to ensure a secure and reliable platform.

  • Testing Advocate: Contributing to the team's commitment to quality assurance through thorough testing practices and adherence to GitHub Flow.

Shop-a-Hub

πŸ”­ I’m currently working on Shop-a-Hub: I’ve deliberately chosen to develop an e-commerce website to elevate my full stack proficiency. Embracing tools like MongoDB Atlas, Prisma, and DaisyUI, I’ve sharpened both frontend and backend skills. With deployment imminent, this experience has not only empowered me but underscored my dedication to continuous learning and a growth mindset. Simultaneously, I am authoring comprehensive documentation for the ongoing ecommerce website development project. Skills: Agile PM, Next.js, TypeScript, MongoDB Atlas, Prisma, Tailwind CSS, DaisyUI

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"Write once, Run anywhere": React Native

React Native I’m currently learning **React Native - Ask me about my docs!❀️‍πŸ”₯**

Coding Experience πŸ–₯️

Full Stack Developer @School of Code (Sep 2023 - Dec 2023) β€” Remote, UK

  • Developed full-stack JavaScript applications using a vast range of programming languages, frameworks, libraries, and tools.
  • Collaborated in Agile teams, ideating, designing, and building products.
  • Participated in pair programming, enhancing teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
  • Implemented development best practices, including source control, documentation, accessibility, and semantic code.
  • Successfully completed two full-stack projects within the structured framework of the course.

Part-Time Back-end Developer @Code First Girls (Oct 2023 - Nov 2023) β€” Remote, UK

  • Strengthened proficiency in Python, laying a robust foundation for back-end development.
  • Actively contributed to collaborative Agile teams, fostering an interactive environment that supports effective teamwork and innovation.
  • Demonstrated adept time management skills while concurrently attending School of Code.
  • Successfully presented a culminating project showcasing the team's collective efforts and innovative solutions.

Freelance Web Developer @Planet Freelance (Nov 2023 - Present) β€” Remote, Global

  • Contributing to the establishment of a strong and dedicated community of climate freelancers.
  • Collaborating with the team to build and launch the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) within a short time-frame.
  • Emphasizing low-tech, low-carbon solutions in line with the platform’s commitment to sustainability.

Projects πŸš€

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Developed a comprehensive catalog app for mobile devices in four days to address the challenge of finding coding projects outside of our boot-camp. Aiming to create a reliable platform for skill development, this experience enhanced my technical and management skills, showcasing versatility in front-end, back-end, and project management. Played a key role in keeping the team grounded in Agile principles, suggesting daily retrospectives for continuous improvement and team-building activities to ease tension before presentations. Proudly embodying the team motto, ”No one gets left behind,” highlights exceptional teamwork and dedication.

Skills: Agile PM, JavaScript, Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL, Databases, API Development, Vitest, Playwright, CSS Flexbox.

Professional Certificates πŸ“œ

  • Responsive Web Design - freeCodeCamp (July 2023)
  • Applied Digital Skills - Google (October 2023)
  • Version Control - Meta (July 2023)

Other Professional Experiences πŸ’Ό

Customer Care Associate @Conduent (Jan 2023 - Sep 2023) β€” Remote, UK

  • Gained a reputation for working well on a team and managed to keep my performance score above a rising 95 percent.

Team Member/Baker @Co-operative Food (Oct 2020 - Dec 2022) β€” London/Liverpool, UK

  • Enforced the high standard of the daily bakery range by keeping the bakery equipment in good repair and assisting the HS officer on their inspections.

Assistant Archaeologist @Centro Camuno (Oct 2019 - Jun 2020) β€” Val Camonica, ITA

  • Participated in the organization and digitalization of sensitive material, in non-optimal conditions and on tight deadlines.

Lab Intern @University of Trento (Oct 2020 - Jun 2022) β€” Trento, UK

  • Processed, managed, and archived digital material in my early job, marking my initial foray into computer science.

Education πŸŽ“

  • Full-Stack Developer Certificate @School of Code (Sep 2023 - Dec 2023) β€” Remote, UK
  • Bachelor of Cultural Heritage and Archaeology @University of Trento (Oct 2016 - Jun 2020) β€” Trento, ITA

Interests 🌟

  • Archaeology β€” Art and History β€” Baking β€” Coding β€” Crocheting β€” Gaming β€” Reading (Currently reading ”Clean Code” by Robert C. Martin) β€” Sustainability β€” Volunteering β€” Yoga

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