Update resume to 1 pager

src/SkillsList.jsx

@@ -12,10 +12,9 @@ import {
   faNode,
   faReact,
   faSass,
+  faPython,
 } from "@fortawesome/free-brands-svg-icons";
-import {
-  faDatabase,
-} from "@fortawesome/free-solid-svg-icons";
+import { faDatabase } from "@fortawesome/free-solid-svg-icons";
 import {
   CIcon,
   FirebaseIcon,
@@ -43,6 +42,7 @@ const skillIcons = {
   Firebase: FirebaseIcon,
   Linux: faLinux,
   VSCode: VSCodeIcon,
+  Python: faPython,
 };
 
 export default function SkillsList() {
@@ -57,12 +57,14 @@ export default function SkillsList() {
   return (
     <div className="container">
       <ul className="skills-list">
-        {skills.map((skill, i) => (
-          <li key={i} onMouseMove={onMouseMove}>
-            {<FontAwesomeIcon icon={skillIcons[skill]} />}
-            {skill}
-          </li>
-        ))}
+        {Object.values(skills)
+          .flat()
+          .map((skill, i) => (
+            <li key={i} onMouseMove={onMouseMove}>
+              {<FontAwesomeIcon icon={skillIcons[skill]} />}
+              {skill}
+            </li>
+          ))}
       </ul>
     </div>
   );

src/_data/education.yml

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 - name: 3rd year @ Queen's University (B.A.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Innovation Stream)
-  date: 2021 - Present
+  date: April 2025 (Expected)
   location: Kingston, Ontario
   gpa: 4.16/4.3 (Dean's Scholar)
   awards:
-    - The Innovation stream allows me to combine engineering with courses in entrepreneurship and running my own business
-    - I also enjoy courses in Data Structures & Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Digital Logic, and Operating Systems
-    - I have received Dean Scholars Distinction every semester and received the Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation Scholarship
+    - The Innovation stream allows me to combine engineering with courses in entrepreneurship and operating a business
+    - Courses in Data Structures & Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Digital Logic, and Operating Systems
+    - Received Dean Scholars Distinction every semester and the Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation Scholarship

src/_data/experience.yml

@@ -1,68 +1,47 @@
 - organization: Nutripair
-  continued: true
   icon: /assets/img/nutripair.png
   url: https://www.nutripair.co/
   title: Founding Full Stack Tech Lead
   date: August 2023 - Present
   location: California (Remote)
-  context: Nutripair is a ~10 person startup that helps people find the best foods for their dietary preferences at restaurants near them, while also helping local restaurants increase revenue and attract more diverse customers. I joined as an intern and have grown to become the Full Stack Tech Lead of the company, while continuing my full-time studies at Queen's University.
   description:
-    - "**Worked with the CEO** and other upper management to discuss the company's needs concerning DevOps, including automation, documentation, and CI/CD and created a DevOps plan that I executed with my team of interns"
-    - "**Created a product roadmap** with the other tech leads and CEO to keep the team on track for launch, as well as long-term goals post-launch"
-    - Implemented a CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions to fully automate the testing and building process of the app, **decreasing build times from a day to under a minute**, allowing the team to focus their time more on development and pushing the company forward
-    - "**Guided my team of interns** focused on implementing automated tests for frontend and backend using Jest, ensuring reliability within the app"
-    - "**Documented the various processes and systems** in place throughout our tech stack, from development guidelines to testing and deployment, easing the onboarding process of new interns to ensure the company can withstand turnover"
+    - As a member of the upper management team, I work with the CEO and other tech leads to create a product that helps users find food to match their dietary needs while also helping restaurants increase their customer base
+    - Implemented a CI/CD pipeline using **GitHub Actions** to fully automate the testing and building process of the app, decreasing build times from a day to under a minute
+    - Guided a team of interns focused on writing tests across the stack using **Jest**
+    - Documented the various processes and systems in place throughout our tech stack using **Notion**, increasing the onboarding speed of new engineers by over 50%
 
-- title: Software Engineering Intern (Full Stack)
-  continued: true
-  date: April 2023 - August 2023
-  location: California (Remote)
-  description:
-    - Implemented and tested user authentication using Amazing Cognito to authenticate with the rest of the AWS suite, **increasing security within the app**, which allowed the company to apply for several partnerships that needed specific security standards
-    - Improved security measures by **implementing multi-factor authentication and federated sign-in** with Google, Apple, and Facebook, increasing the credibility and ease-of-access of the application for end users
-    - Worked with backend engineers to implement a caching layer to **reduce loading times by 25%**, increasing customer satisfaction by over 65%
-
-- title: Software Engineering Intern (Frontend)
-  date: January 2023 - April 2023
+- organization: Nutripair
+  icon: /assets/img/nutripair.png
+  url: https://www.nutripair.co/
+  title: Software Engineering Intern (Full Stack)
+  date: January 2023 - August 2023
   location: California (Remote)
   description:
-    - "**Worked with tech leads** to create an app using **TypeScript + React Native** to help users find food at nearby restaurants that match their dietary needs"
-    - Followed an agile framework to keep the team on track
-    - Created initial designs and functionality for the main pages of the app including the restaurant homepage, menu item page, and filters
-    - "**Worked directly with tester feedback** to iterate and improve the functionality and look of the application"
-    - Designed several main pages including the welcome screen and user authentication flow which **increased user retention by over 10%**
+    - Implemented user authentication using **Amazon Cognito** to authenticate with the rest of the **AWS** suite, increasing security within the app
+    - Worked with backend engineers to implement a **CloudFront** caching layer to reduce loading times by 25%, increasing customer satisfaction by over 65%
+    - Worked with tech leads in an agile team to develop an app using **TypeScript + React Native** to help users find food at nearby restaurants that match their dietary needs
+    - Worked closely with beta testers to iterate and implement feedback, increasing user retention by 10%
 
 - organization: Ollon
   icon: /assets/img/ollon.png
   url: https://www.ollon.ca/
   title: Software Engineer Intern
   date: June 2023 - August 2023
   location: Toronto, Ontario (Remote)
-  context: Ollon is a software consulting company that creates unique and highly custom solutions for companies from e-commerce, mobile and web apps, to the Internet of Things and AI.
   description:
-    - "**Worked with the CEO to develop a plan** to redevelop a machine learning model in Python into more reusable code"
-    - Independently implemented the plan which resulted in **increasing the accuracy of the results by over 20% and decreasing the time elapsed by over 50%**
-    - Implemented an email status feature to increase transparency from the end user who is triggering the email to the backend system which sends the email, **decreasing the volume of error reporting and relieving unnecessary communications with the client**
-    - "**Conducted code analysis and cleanup** while also fixing bugs and implementing new features in a computer vision mobile app which made up for months of missed work, catching the project up to the projected timeline and making it ready for launch"
-    - "**Worked directly with clients** to understand the product and suggest viable solutions to their issues and implemented these solutions for feedback rounds with the client"
+    - Multi-tasked between several software projects to deliver high quality products to clients in a timely manner
+    - Worked with the CEO to develop a plan to redevelop a machine learning model in **Python** into more reusable code, and followed through, increasing accuracy by over 20% and decreasing runtime by over 50%
+    - Implemented an email status feature to connect the **React** frontend to the **Node.JS** backend, decreasing the volume of error reporting by over 75%
+    - Worked directly with clients to understand the product and suggest viable solutions to their issues and implemented these solutions for feedback rounds with the client
 
 - organization: Engineering Society of Queen's University
   icon: /assets/img/engsoc.png
-  continued: true
   url: https://www.engsoc.queensu.ca/
   title: Director of Information Technology
   date: May 2023 - Present
   location: Kingston, Ontario
-  context: The Engineering Society employs over 150 students and over 300 volunteers. It operates several businesses on campus as well as a wealth of clubs, conferences, design teams and events.
-  description:
-    - Reduced disk usage of our main servers by over 25%, **avoiding a potential cost of over $1000** to upgrade the server
-    - Resolved over 50 security issues across over 20 websites, **increasing the security and credibility of the organization** as a whole
-    - Implemented 100+ recurring cron jobs to backup sites, check security vulnerabilities, and update outdated software to help **maintain server upkeep and security automatically**
-
-- title: Software Development Team Manager
-  date: September 2022 - April 2023
-  location: Kingston, Ontario
   description:
-    - "**Managed 3 project teams**, working on a Chrome extension for students, a video game that takes place on a university campus, and a computer vision weightlifting coach, **totalling 15 engineers**"
-    - Led brainstorming sessions to **define project expectations, goals, and desired final product**
-    - Implemented a clear **project management and tracking structure using Notion and Slack** to ensure each team member contributed to the project and that their learning was supported by others
+    - Managed IT resources for 7 businesses and 40+ teams overseen by the student society
+    - Reduced disk usage of our **Linux** main servers by over 25%, avoiding a potential cost of over $1000
+    - Helped resolve key security vulnerabilities across our society websites, increasing security and preventing potential data breaches
+    - Implemented 100+ recurring cron jobs to backup sites, check security vulnerabilities, and update outdated software to help maintain server upkeep and security automatically

src/_data/projects.yml

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   description: >
     An AI-powered encyclopedia.
   resume_description: >
-    An AI-powered online encyclopedia. Built using Next.JS, this project uses OpenAI's GPT-3 to generate a page for any topic you put in. Each page also displays links to related articles, which of course are also generated by GPT-3.
+    An AI-powered encyclopedia I built using **Next.JS**. It uses **Typescript + React** on the frontend and **Node.JS** in the backend to connect with the **OpenAI API**.
   url: https://github.com/Jwiggiff/infinipedia
   image: "/assets/img/infinipedia.png"
 
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
   description: >
     A playlist generator using AI.
   resume_description: >
-    A playlist generator powered by OpenAI's GPT-3. This frontend was built using React and Vite SSG, while the backend was made using NodeJS and Express. This project interacts with OpenAI's API to generate a playlist based on the inputted songs and uses Spotify's API for music searching and retrieving song information.
+    A playlist generator powered by **GPT-3** I built with a couple friends. I worked on the frontend using **Vite + React** and **Node.JS + Express** for the backend. It interacts with **OpenAI's API** to generate a playlist based on the inputted songs and uses **Spotify's API** for music searching and retrieving song information.
   url: https://github.com/ethanwhitcher/playlist.ai
   image: "/assets/img/playlistai.png"
 

src/_data/resume.yml

@@ -3,25 +3,4 @@ email: friedman.josh03@gmail.com
 phone: (416) 843-6670
 location: Toronto, Ontario
 github: github.com/jwiggiff
-linkedin: linkedin.com/in/joshwfriedman
-
-intro: I am currently looking for a 12-month full-time internship position starting in September 2024 as part of my school's internship program, after which I will return to school for my last year of studies. I am someone who loves to learn, and I would like a position that supports that goal, and where I can also contribute my existing skills and knowledge to the team. I always prioritize staying at the forefront of new technologies, adapting my process to be more efficient by using tools such as GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT for debugging. I am particularly passionate about projects that bridge the gap between hardware and software, such as robotics or programming physical systems!
-
-experience_tagline: >
-  I am currently pursuing my degree at Queen's University full-time while simultaneously working part-time as a Tech Lead at Nutripair and as Director of IT for the Engineering Society.
-
-skills: >
-  I have over **7 years** of **JavaScript** experience, originally self-taught, using **NodeJS** for backends and **ReactJS + TypeScript** for frontends. I have over **5 years** of **HTML/CSS** experience, also self-taught. I have about **3 years** of mobile development experience using technologies like **Flutter and React Native**. I have used **Java and C** over the past **3 years** in coursework. I have **3 years** of experience working with several backend technologies including **Firebase, MongoDB, PostgreSQL and AWS**. I am currently learning **Python and MatLab.** Despite my range of skills, I know these are just the beginning, and I am always looking to learn more!
-
-other_interests: >
-  There's more to me besides engineering! I have a passion for music, playing guitar and saxophone, as well as listening to R&B, Rock and Roll, Jazz and Pop music. I also ran a charity concert called Covid Creations that raised over $14,000 for Sunnybrook Hospital's Covid Research Fund! Besides music, I enjoy playing hockey and have earned my 3rd degree black belt in Karate.
-
-testimonials:
-  - author: Catlin Tran, Founder & CEO at Nutripair
-    quote: Josh is an integral part of Nutripair's team and consistently delivers exceptional contributions while always being someone you can count on to get the job done.
-  # - author: Shohei Yamashita, Front End Lead at Nutripair
-  #   quote: I worked closely with Josh and can confidently vouch for his outstanding qualities. While at Nutripair, he grew from being just a front-end developer into a full-stack lead. Josh has a knack for quickly picking up new technologies, paying attention to detail while maintaining a high-level perspective. He is an excellent teacher and always ready to assist others. Most importantly, Josh is a reliable achiever, consistently delivering results and making them an essential part of any team or project.
-  - author: Shohei Yamashita, Front End Lead at Nutripair
-    quote: I worked closely with Josh and can confidently vouch for his exceptional qualities. He seamlessly evolved from a front-end developer to a full-stack lead, excelling in learning new technologies, attention to detail, and consistent, reliable results—a valuable asset to any team or project.
-  - author: Chris Elcombe, Senior Developer at Ollon
-    quote: Josh was able to quickly ramp up and start working on different projects in different languages. He worked well in a team, promptly bringing up blockers and issues he encountered making turnaround time on tasks short and productive.
+linkedin: linkedin.com/in/joshwfriedman

src/_data/skills.yml

@@ -1,18 +1,22 @@
-- JavaScript
-- TypeScript
-- HTML
-- CSS
-- SCSS
-- SQL
-- C
-- Java
-- Assembly
-- NodeJS
-- React
-- React Native
-- Flutter
-- Git
-- AWS
-- Firebase
-- Linux
-- VSCode
+Languages:
+  - JavaScript
+  - TypeScript
+  - HTML
+  - CSS
+  - SCSS
+  - SQL
+  - C
+  - Java
+  - Assembly
+  - Python
+Frameworks:
+  - NodeJS
+  - React
+  - React Native
+  - Flutter
+Tools:
+  - Git
+  - AWS
+  - Firebase
+  - Linux
+  - VSCode

src/resume.jsx

@@ -56,9 +56,6 @@ function Resume() {
         </div>
         <div className="clear"></div>
       </header>
-      <section id="intro">
-        <p>{config.intro}</p>
-      </section>
       <section id="education">
         <h2>Education</h2>
         {education.map((school, index) => (
@@ -83,11 +80,21 @@ function Resume() {
       </section>
       <section id="skills">
         <h2>Technical Skills</h2>
-        <ReactMarkdown>{config.skills}</ReactMarkdown>
+        <div className="skills">
+          {Object.entries(skills).map(([cat, list]) => (
+            <p>
+              <b>{cat}: </b>
+              <span>| </span>
+              {list.map((skill) => (
+                <span>{skill} | </span>
+              ))}
+            </p>
+          ))}
+        </div>
       </section>
       <section id="experience">
         <h2>Experience</h2>
-        <p class="subtext">
+        <p className="subtext">
           {config.experience_tagline}
           My full work experience can be seen at{" "}
           <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/joshwfriedman">
@@ -137,7 +144,7 @@ function Resume() {
       </section>
       <section id="projects">
         <h2>Projects</h2>
-        <p class="subtext">
+        <p className="subtext">
           Check out more projects at{" "}
           <a href="https://joshfriedman.dev">joshfriedman.dev</a>. All source
           code is available at{" "}
@@ -152,29 +159,11 @@ function Resume() {
                 <a target="_blank" href={project.url}>
                   <FontAwesomeIcon icon={faGithub} />
                 </a>
-                <p>{project.resume_description}</p>
+                <ReactMarkdown>{project.resume_description}</ReactMarkdown>
               </li>
             ))}
         </ul>
       </section>
-      <section id="interest">
-        <h2>Other Interests</h2>
-        <p>{config.other_interests}</p>
-      </section>
-      <section id="testimonials">
-        <h2>Testimonials</h2>
-        <div className="testimonials">
-          {config.testimonials.map((testimonial, index) => (
-            <div key={index} className="testimonial">
-              <p className="quote">
-                <FontAwesomeIcon icon={faQuoteLeft} />
-                {testimonial.quote}
-              </p>
-              <p className="author">- {testimonial.author}</p>
-            </div>
-          ))}
-        </div>
-      </section>
     </>
   );
 }

src/sass/resume.scss

@@ -107,18 +107,6 @@ p.subtext {
   margin: 0;
 }
 
-#intro p {
-  text-align: center;
-  font-style: italic;
-
-  &::before {
-    content: "“";
-  }
-  &::after {
-    content: "”";
-  }
-}
-
 .experience {
   margin-top: 0.5rem;
   border-bottom: 1px solid black;
@@ -158,7 +146,7 @@ p.subtext {
   }
 
   .secondRow {
-    font-size: 0.75em;
+    font-size: 0.9em;
     font-style: italic;
 
     .title {
@@ -217,6 +205,10 @@ p.subtext {
 
 #skills {
   break-inside: avoid;
+
+  .skills {
+    margin: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
+  }
 }
 
 .projects {
@@ -237,36 +229,4 @@ p.subtext {
       border-bottom: 1px solid;
     }
   }
-}
-
-#testimonials {
-  break-inside: avoid;
-
-  .testimonials {
-    padding: 1rem;
-    display: grid;
-    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
-    gap: 2rem;
-
-    .quote {
-      font-size: 1.1em;
-      font-style: italic;
-      margin-bottom: 1em;
-      position: relative;
-
-      svg {
-        position: absolute;
-        top: -1em;
-        left: -1em;
-        width: 3em;
-        height: 3em;
-        opacity: 0.1;
-      }
-    }
-
-    .author {
-      font-size: 0.9em;
-      text-align: right;
-    }
-  }
-}
+}