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Marc Sakalauskas

Full Stack Web Developer
Highly motivated, self-taught full-stack web developer with a diverse background in arts and sciences and a passion for learning new technologies.
Self-Directed
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Udemy Academy
Quebec City, QC, Canada

Professional Background

  • Current status
  • Profession
    Full Stack Development
  • Fields
    Software
  • Work experience
    6-10 years
  • Management
  • Skills
    HTML/CSS
    JavaScript
    React.js
    Node.js / Express.js
    PostgreSQL
    Redux
    Npm
    jest
    Docker
    Redis
    Github
    Heroku
    SSH
    TypeScript
    Progressive web apps
    Bootstrap
    Webpack
    Event Planning & Management
    Freelancer
    Team Leadership
    social media managment
    Self-starter
    self-learnning
    Research
    Archives
    Teaching
  • Highest level of education
    Master

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Full Stack Web Developer
  • Desired work locations
  • Freelance

Work Experience

Web Application Developer

Aug 2018 - Present
SMART BRAIN FACE RECOGNITION Created a face-recognition web app with front-end in React and a back-end RESTful API server with Express. The project was deployed using both Docker and Heroku and contained session management (Redis) with authenticated routes. User information (username & hashed passwords) were stored securely in databases using PostgreSQL https://smart-brain-marc.herokuapp.com/ TORONTO WASTE LOOKUP A web app built with React to search for waste items using the Toronto Waste Wizard database, and save frequently used ones. https://scramblelock.github.io/toronto-waste-lookup/ ROBOFRIENDS App built with React that searches for Robot names (JSONPlaceholder) and images (Robohash). It was upgraded using Redux and was recreated as a Progressive Web Application to work offline. https://scramblelock.github.io/robofriends-redux-pwa/
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Front-End Developer, Event Organizer, Teacher

Aug 2009 - Present
Built and maintained responsive websites for both my personal artist website (scramblelock.com) and an annual dance event I organize (unlockthefunk.ca). Front-end using HTML, CSS and various Wordpress themes. Also responsible for the design and management of an online shop. Responsible for organizing various performances, events, workshops and tours. Social media manager of several Facebook and Instagram accounts (Over 40K followers)
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Teacher

Jul 2010 - Aug 2018
8 yrs 2 mos
Adult Education teacher specializing in Chemistry, Physics, Math and Hip Hop Education

Education

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The Complete Junior to Senior Web Developer Roadmap - Certification
2018 - 2019
Description
Continuation of web development course covering the following technologies: • React and Redux • Performance (Code Splitting, Load Balancing, Caching, Code Optimizations) • SSH (on a remote linux server and generation of ssh keys) • Webpack 4 and Parcel to set up a project and bundle files • Security implementations • AWS Lambda and Serverless architecture to manage applications • Typescript • Testing • Docker and docker compose to create containers • Sessions and JWT to manage user authentication and authorization • Redis database for session management and caching • Server Side Rendering vs Client Side Rendering • Creating a Progressive Web App that works offline like a native mobile app. • Implementing Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery and Continuous Deployment Certificate License UC-AAAPJSXH https://www.udemy.com/certificate/UC-AAAPJSXH/
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The Complete Web Developer in 2018 - Certification
2018 - 2018
Description
Online full-stack web development course that taught the fundamentals of programming, front-end development, and back-end development. Technologies covered include: Front End • React • JavaScript(ES6/ES7/ES8) • HTML5 • CSS Back End • Node • Express • PostgreSQL Other: Git & GitHub, Bootstrap, Babel, NPM, Redux, Heroku, Postman Certificate License UC-34NLKGVW https://www.udemy.com/certificate/UC-34NLKGVW/
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Other
Data Structures & Algorithms - Certification
2018 - 2018
Description
Online course that taught the fundamentals of: • Big O notation • Data structures: Arrays, Hash Tables, Singly Linked Lists, Doubly Linked Lists, Queues, Stacks, Trees (BST, AVL Trees, Red Black Trees, Binary Heaps), Tries, Graphs • Algorithms: Recursion, Sorting, Searching, Tree Traversal, Breadth First Search, Depth First Search, Dynamic Programming Certificate License UC-RR08F7LC https://www.udemy.com/certificate/UC-RR08F7LC/
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Master of Science (MS)
Chemistry
2006 - 2009
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Bachelor of Science (BS)
Chemistry
2002 - 2006