Nathaniel Soriano.
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“When a person should be spoken with, and you don’t speak with them, you lose them. When a person shouldn’t be spoken with and you speak to them, you waste your breath. The wise do not lose people, nor do they waste their breath.” ~ Confucius
About Me
Hello! I am Nathaniel and I am determined to establish a successful career as software developer.
With a constant thirst for knowledge and a willingness to adapt, I am confident in my ability to succeed and make valuable contributions to the ever-evolving world of tech.
It all started when one day after work, I asked myself, "Is this really what I want to do?".
I did some research. After gathering enough information, I read the book "Python Crash Course" by Eric Matthes and tried to do the exercises in each topic. I reached the part where "classes" is the subject. Although I only viewed a short portion of the book, I already felt that programming is cool!
After much thought and careful consideration, I decided to quit my job as a seafarer and pursue a career in the tech industry.
My first step in this path was to join KodeGo Full-Stack Web Development Program.
Throughout the program, I was able to work with the following technologies:
- HTML 5
- CSS
- Bootstrap
- JavaScript
- Node.js
- PHP
- XAMPP
- Laravel
- Git
Work Experience
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Quickly grasped the process on how this work must be done.
Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to a diverse range of tasks and utilizing multiple tools required to accomplish them effectively. -
I have come to understand that it's not about accepting every opportunity that comes my way, but rather, selecting the appropriate ones.
Long-term cost is greater than the short-term gain. - I have never felt the significance of time more strongly than now. I have a lot of personal tasks to accomplish, but I do not have the privilege of time.
- Introduced to HTML, CSS, JavaScript and the basics of web development. Made responsive web pages with Bootstrap, and I was also able to deploy static and dynamic web pages.
- Experienced collaboration with my classmate/s. Understood the importance of good communication. Somehow familiar with utilising git version control.
- Encountered utilizing of API. Explored some JavaScript frameworks like Express and React. Studied databases and normalization.Slightly tinkered with PHP. Made use of XAMPP.
- My first contract, a cadetship, taught me how to adapt to a new environment. Because of this, I somewhat know what to expect and adjust to new conditions.
- As a motorman, I experienced being assigned new tasks and heavier responsibilities. Asking for help, expanding knowledge, and gaining complete understanding of my tasks were crucial in this stage of my career.
- I realized that being in a functional and competent team is a must. I also became aware that I can only do my best work when there is the drive to excel, when doing the things I genuinely want to perform.
Projects
Simple app made with EJS — JavaScript template engine, Express.js — A Node.js framework, and MongoDB — a document database.
Due to lack of creativity, I can not come up with ideas on what to create and as a result, I attempted to copy Toptal — a tech freelancing site.
Collaboration, integration of front-end with back-end, basic CRUD were necessary in accomplishing this task.
What's Next?
Get In Touch
I am currently looking for new opportunities. My inbox is always open. Send me a message and let's work together!
Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I'll try my best to get back to you!