Angelica Melo

Angelica Melo

As a daughter of immigrant parents, I quickly learned  to replace “no” with “how”.  If I came across something unfamiliar, I immediately wanted to learn how to do it.  That curiosity led me to learn how to create 2D animations, digital illustrations, photography, and a business. In this manner 'how" has been the door to many adventures. It's the beginning of every learning journey that I've embarked on. Most recently it's been the catalyst for switching tracks from Design into Software Engineering. A journey that has emphasized my love for problem solving, organization, and communication.  

I am an adaptable, creative, and persistent Software Engineer with a passion for problem solving, learning new technologies and programming languages to create innovative software and user experiences.  I enjoy finding pain points and opportunities to continuously develop and improve the world around me. 

My recent projects have allowed me to use a variety of programming languages such as Python, JavaScripts, SQL, HTML5 and CSS, in addition to frontend and backend frameworks, and system design technologies including, Django 4, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL. Throughout the years I have learned the significance of adaptability on the path to expanding and achieving one’s goals. I have had to adapt to new environments, schedules, deadlines, client’s requests, and the initial discomfort of discovering the unknown to learn something new. Throughout my journey from designer to Software Engineer, I’ve not only adopted new skills, but learned to be tenacious in converting dreams into functioning, ever-improving realities. 

When I’m not working, you can find me jumping rope, baking pies and learning to roller skate. Interested in working together? Send me a message!

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

Python 3, JavaScript ES6+, SQL, HTML5, CSS

Front-End

DOM manipulation, WebSockets, React, React Hooks, Redux Toolkit

Back-End

Django 4, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, FastAPI, RabbitMQ, Docker

System Design

Microservices, Domain-driven design, Message passing, Event sourcing

Design

Adobe, Figma

Application Development Experience

Full Stack Engineer | Reelistr | gitlab.com/terminal-titans/reelistr 

PostgreSQL, FastAPI, React, JS, Bootstrap

Full-stack development of application for a personal movie database

  • Developed a monolithic movie database application using PostgreSql and FastApi.

  • Integrated The Movie Database as a third party API to access all movies. 

  • Utilized React JS, Bootstrap and CSS to design a front-end that allowed users to access upcoming movies, add to watchlist and create custom movie collections.

Full Stack Engineer | ToDone gitlab.com/angelicamm10/project-alpha | Django, HTML5, CSS

Project Manager

  • Developed a monolithic system using Django to streamline organization with projects and tasks.

  • Programmed  accounts to require authentication using Django forms creating a protected user experience. 

  • Implemented forms designed utilizing Django, HTML, and CSS to allow users to add, edit, and delete information to the database. 

Full Stack Engineer | CarGo | gitlab.com/angelicamm10/project-beta | Django, React, JS, Bootstrap

Full-stack development of application for management of car dealership's sales and service.

  • Implemented a sales functionality to keep track of sales coming from inventory using Django. 

  • Created models to complete a Sales microservice, including an automobile poller that updated each second with updated VIN numbers from the inventory service. 

  • Developed a functional application using RESTful APIs allowing users to view, create and delete data.

Professional Experience

Contractor | Voter Formation Project

Designed brand and marketing materials using Adobe Creative Cloud to develop strong brand identities for small business owners.

  • Prepared proposals outlining each phase of the design process and important deadlines.

  • Planned and led engaging workshops to introduce children 8 years and older to Stop Motion animation.

February 2024-December 2024

Designer,Manager |K-Fit Boutique Gym

Designed brand and marketing materials using Adobe Creative Cloud to develop strong brand identities for small business owners.

  • Prepared proposals outlining each phase of the design process and important deadlines.

  • Planned and led engaging workshops to introduce children 8 years and older to Stop Motion animation.

2018-2020

Owner | Marvelous Whale Productions

Designed brand and marketing materials using Adobe Creative Cloud to develop strong brand identities for small business owners.

  • Prepared proposals outlining each phase of the design process and important deadlines.

  • Planned and led engaging workshops to introduce children 8 years and older to Stop Motion animation.

2017-2023

Education

2023

Hack Reactor

Advanced Software Engineering Certificate

2015

George Washington University

B.A Fine Arts

2022

Coursera

Foundations of User Experience Design