About me

I am a software developer with a passion for writing clean, well-tested code and a strong foundation in Extreme Programming (XP) values and Test-Driven Development (TDD). With a background in architecture, I bring a unique perspective to software development, having managed multi-disciplinary teams and delivered complex projects on time and on budget. My experience in balancing design with functionality allows me to create scalable, maintainable software solutions that meet the needs of end users. I am dedicated to staying current with emerging technologies and industry best practices, ensuring that I can deliver high-quality software products that meet the needs of end users. Whether working collaboratively or independently, I approach each project with enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence.

Technologies

I am passionate about tackling new challenges and thrive on continuous learning. I am eager to explore new programming languages, frameworks, and tools to expand my skillset. Currently, I am working with the following technologies:

Programming Languages: TypeScript | Golang | Java
Frameworks & Libraries: React | TailwindCSS | Node.js
Hosting: Heroku | Vercel | Netlify
Testing: React Testing Library | Mock Service Worker | Testify | Jest | JUnit
Tools/Other: Git | GitHub | Docker | Terraform | AWS | Figma | SQL (PostgreSQL, TablePlus) | GraphQL

Highlighted Projects

For projects, please see my GitHub repository list.

Learning Portfolio

Interests/Other

• 🥅2023 Goals: Contribute to Open Source projects
• 💻Continued Learning: I am currently learning Golang & French
• 🏋️Olympic Weightlifting: When I am not in front of a computer I will most likely be in my local gym training.
• 🎻Cello: I have been playing since I was 9, although I don't have much time to practice these days. Ex-Bournemouth & Wessex Youth Orchestra First Desk Cellist.
• 📷Photography: My trusty mirrorless camera is always by my side during my travels. I particularly enjoy shooting street/architecture photography. Visit my photography webfolio.
• 🍽️Food: I am not much of a cook but I love trying foods from all over the world.
• ✈️Travelling: Travelling is a big part of my life. I love to visit different countries to experience and learn from other cultures.

Languages

• English (native proficiency)
• Korean (native proficiency)

Contact me

• Please feel free to reach out about React, JavaScript, cool restaurants & job opportunities!
• Twitter: @mhbae-dev
• LinkedIn: myoung-bae