I’m a full-stack software engineer looking to bring my energy and skills to an organization where I can make a positive impact. 🌱
I have experience in React with Redux, Ruby on Rails, Node.js and MongoDB and Mongoose. My favorite project to date is my JavaScript game featuring my beloved cat Momo. Being able to express my wacky sense of humor through code was an unparalleled joy. I additionally cloned the app Classpass for my full-stack single page application Cosmerepass. Cosmerepass was also great fun to make because it allowed me to sharpen my React/Redux skills as well as showcase my nerdy side and my love of Brandon Sanderson’s fantasy series. I also lead a team of 3 engineers to create a collaborative storytelling app called Exquis utilizing the MERN stack. Using Exquis, a user can invite collaborators to take turns adding "bones" to their "skeleton" to build a beautiful, evolving, unpredictable work of art together, inspired by the surrealist technique "exquisite corpse".
My prior role was HR Director at a gaming company and I have 8 years of professional experience helping people and improving systems and processes. My drive to improve and problem-solve stems from my lifelong love of puzzles and more recent love of rock climbing. Open-ended problems are the most intriguing because one can take many approaches to solve them.
One big problem I could not solve in my HR career was the lack of female engineers in tech, and even more so in gaming. I decided to help address this problem by being the change I want to see and made the career switch into software engineering. From here I want to continue tackling problems and supporting women empowerment.
My other passions include running, cooking, fitness and movement, cats, and finding joy in the small things.
If you'd like to connect, you can email me at d.huff.lam@gmail.com.
- 🔭 I’m currently working on DS&A
- 🌱 I’m currently learning Python and Typescript
- 👯 I’m looking to collaborate on open source projects
- 🤔 I’m looking for help with interviewing and networking
- 💬 Ask me about my cats Momo and Ash!
- 📫 How to reach me: d.huff.lam@gmail.com or LinkedIn
- 😄 Pronouns: she/her
- ⚡ Fun fact: I love to laugh! Bonus: making you laugh!