Hello World,

I'm Dashiell Pepperman, a Computer Science bachelor & Linguistics minor from the University of Georgia. I am passionate about technology & design, and hope to make something great in the future.

Important Information! This website is still under development & is constantly undergoing changes! To show my project managment skills, I've created a public Trello Board so everyone can follow along with my progress & see what I plan to add in the future.

Profesional Experience

Fullstack Developer at Wayfinder Data Solutions, LLC

September 2023 - December 2023, 20 hours per week

  • Orchestrated seamless deployment pipelines on AWS, implementing scalable infrastructure using services like EC2, S3, and Lambda, resulting in a 30% reduction in application downtime.
  • Engineered responsive web applications using Next.js, optimizing performance and user experience through server-side rendering and efficient data fetching, leading to a 40% increase in page load speed.
  • Spearheaded robust test suites with Jest, ensuring code reliability and maintaining a 95% test coverage across multiple modules, enhancing the overall product stability and minimizing bugs in production.

Web Developer at Artimatic Technologies, inc

February 2022 - December 2022, 35 hours per week

  • Enhanced website performance by leveraging TypeScript, React, and TailwindCSS to craft an intuitive and responsive frontend, ensuring a seamless user experience across various devices and browsers.
  • Implemented an extensive testing strategy utilizing Jest, elevating code coverage from 20% to 80%, fortifying the reliability and stability of the application while significantly reducing potential bugs in production.
  • Developed and documented a RESTful API using Python and Django Rest Framework, ensuring scalability, and facilitating future enhancements and integrations.

Software Developer at Tata Consultancy Services

May 2021 - November 2021, 40+ hours per week

  • Acquired proficiency in Core Java, JDBC, Angular, and Node.js, applying this skill set across multiple Agile-driven full-stack projects, streamlining development and delivering high-quality solutions within project timelines.
  • Proactively delved into the fundamentals of UX, UI, and Machine Learning through self-study, assimilating foundational knowledge and exploring innovative possibilities for future project advancements.
  • Led a seamless transition from an external maintenance team to the TCS team, orchestrating a smooth transfer of operations and ensuring uninterrupted functionality, thereby optimizing efficiency and team collaboration.

Education

University of Georgia, Franklin College of Arts & Sciences Athens, GA Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Linguistics Minor December 2020 GPA: 3.7/4.00 Financed 100% of college expenses through part-time job and Zell Miller Scholarship Named to Dean’s List for Spring 2018, Summer 2018, Fall 2018, and Spring 2019

Skills

Programing languages: Java, C, C++, HTML5, CSS, Node.JS, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, PHP Software: Microsoft Office Suit, Java Eclipse, VSCode, MySQL Frameworks: React, Django, Angular, Spring Boot, Laravel, NextJS Operating Systems: Windows 7/8/10, Linux

Additional Experience

UGA Dining Services Athens, GA Student Supervisor August 2018 – March 2020 Effectively performed multiple tasks such as serving customers, restocking food items, and maintaining food temperatures within a fast-paced environment Supervised new student workers and provided constructive feedback when necessary Focused on proper safety procedures for preparation and storage of food Maintained approximately 15-20 hour per week while enrolled as a full-time student
Study Abroad Studied German language and Green Design in Freiburg Germany Summer 2018 Earned 6 academic credit hours by completing cultural linguistics courses Improved written and verbal communication skills by conducting oral presentations and writings in German Traveled independently around Germany and France to become fully immersed in European culture