SpencerFrost
Composing Clean Code & Crafting Engaging UIs
Hi there! I'm a passionate web developer who loves building beautiful user interfaces and understanding how everything works under the hood. I believe in creating robust, maintainable code that lasts.
Education
College Diploma, Internet Applications and Web Development
Graduated with Honors, Dean's List, 4.2 GPA. Graduated: 2018
Completed an online course focusing on Vue.js which provided the foundation for first professional role.
Target Career
Primarily targeting Frontend Developer roles initially, leveraging extensive experience in UI, component development, Vue, and React. Also open to roles involving DevOps or a blend of frontend and infrastructure where acquired skills in Linux, Docker, and system management could provide unique value. Seeking a role where skills can be fully utilized, contribution is valued, and there's opportunity for continued learning and growth in a positive technical environment that aligns with a philosophy of building quality, sustainable software.
"Clean Solutions, Not Quick Fixes"
My approach to development
Core Philosophy: "Clean Solutions, Not Qck Fixes."
Problem-Solving
Learning & Curiosity
UI/Aesthetic
Unique Perspective
Work Style
Skills & Technical Depth
Key Highlights
Professional Experience
Vue.js Front-End Developer (First Role)
- • Initially focused on core frontend development using Vue.js.
- • Stepped into an interim lead developer role during a period of transition.
UI/Full-Stack Developer (Second Role)
- • Began as a dedicated frontend developer, successfully building a comprehensive component library.
- • Collaborated closely on a complex feature involving a sports bracketing system.
- • Later transitioned to full-stack tasks.
The Pivotal "Career Break"
Following a period of intense professional challenges and personal focus on mental health, Spencer took an intentional break from traditional employment (approx. 1.5-2 years). This time was strategically utilized as a period of intensive self-directed learning and practical skill acquisition, transforming existing knowledge and adding significant new areas of expertise. This period was marked by:
Accomplishments During This Time:
- Deepening existing web development skills.
- Aggressively learning and gaining hands-on experience with the React ecosystem.
- Building and mastering personal DevOps and server administration skills through a large-scale home lab project.
- Taking a lead role in a significant open-source project.
- Initiating and developing a new open-source, AI-powered full-stack application.