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Cheryl Hoskins
Verified Expert in Engineering
Apollo Developer
Cheryl is a developer with strong communication skills who seeks to provide software solutions that delight her clients. She has enjoyed working with React, Node.js, REST APIs, GraphQL, SQL, MongoDB, and JavaScript recently and is ready to start putting her skills to work for you. In addition to her technical background, Cheryl has an MBA and can translate your business requirements into quality software solutions.
Portfolio
Experience
Availability
Preferred Environment
Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
The most amazing...
...project I've coded from start to finish was a Greek parsing app to help students who are learning Greek.
Work Experience
Full-stack Developer
EastySet
- Debugged problems with slow loading and greatly increased the efficiency of the client's requests.
- Updated the front end to request only required data, and updated the back end to publish data efficiently as needed.
- Integration with Google Docs API to allow users to create and download reports.
- Various projects and bug fixes on the front and back ends, using React, Meteor, websockets, and MongoDB.
Developer Team Lead
OpenZNet
- Created a proof-of-concept framework for next-gen TV broadcaster apps (front end).
- Developed the server side to work with broadcaster apps using Node.js. Used both REST API and GraphQL for different projects.
- Developed a content management system for news organizations. Included features like geolocation and profile management to deliver content that was most relevant for each user.
- Developed tools to build client websites and webs apps using React and Apollo.
- Started working with OpenZNet as a Toptal Client, but impressed them so much that they bought out the contract; I've been working directly for OpenZNet since.
- Built the company's website.
Developer
MasterGreek
- Developed every aspect of MasterGreek, a Greek parsing web application.
- Worked with a Greek professor from initial concept to design in order to help Greek students refine their parsing skills.
- Learned enough Greek to be able to intelligently discuss the requirements with the Greek professor.
- Built the app using JavaScript on the front end and C#/SQL Server on the back end.
- Continued to improve the app based on user feedback.
Developer
Applied Computer Resources
- Created a scheduling application for auto body shops in ASP.NET.
- Converted legacy MS Access data to SQL Server.
- Maintained a collision repair shop estimating application for clients, including bug fixes and enhancements.
- Collaborated with other developers to finish projects and review code while working remotely.
- Worked with the technical support team and regression testers to develop best practices for new releases while working remotely.
- Cooperated with the sales staff to prioritize which features to add to the application.
Experience
Next Gen TV App Framework
MasterGreek
http://MasterGreek.comScheduler Customized for Auto Body Shops
This is a leading edge feature in its market.
Skills
Languages
HTML5, C#, JavaScript, HTML, SQL, CSS, GraphQL, Visual Basic, C++
Libraries/APIs
jQuery, Node.js, TensorFlow, React, Socket.IO, REST APIs, HTML5 APIs, PubSubJS, LINQ, Velocity.js, Twilio API, PubNub
Tools
Microsoft Visual Studio
Platforms
Android, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Meteor, Twilio, Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
Storage
Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Amazon S3 (AWS S3)
Other
Software Development, Front-end Development, MERN Stack, Full-stack, APIs, HTML5 Geolocation, Pub/Sub, Apollo
Frameworks
ASP.NET, Kendo MVC, Kendo UI, ASP.NET Web API, ASP.NET MVC, Entity
Paradigms
Model View Controller (MVC)
Education
Master's Degree in Business
University of Louisville - Louisville, Kentucky
Master's Degree in Structural Engineering
University of Louisville - Louisville, Kentucky
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
University of Louisville - Louisville, Kentucky
Coursework in Civil Engineering
Cornell University - Ithaca, New York
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