Thomas Yamakaitis - Personal Portfolio

This Portfolio

This Portfolio contains my projects from School and my personal projects started on my own account.

About Me

I am a Student currently pursuing a Bachelor's of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science at Kean University. Programming is not only a career path for me, it is a hobby. I really enjoy programming and "perfecting" my programs even after they've been completed. I constantly strive to improve efficiency and effectiveness in my programs

Skills

Programming Languages

• Java
• PHP
• JavaScript
• C# (Novice)
• C++ (Novice)
• Ruby (Novice)

Database Management

• MySQL
• SQLite3 / SQLite

Other Skills & Knowledge

• Data Structures
• Object-Oriented Analysis & Design
• Database Management & Design

Relevant Work Experience

The Compuflex Corporation (http://compuflexcorp.com/) | 6/17 - Present

Intern - Programmer

• Revamped entire company website (static to dynamic)
• Worked with PHP, Laravel5, and OctoberCMS (based on Laravel)
• Got a better understanding of Object-Oriented design in PHP.
• Taught myself C# and a little more JavaScript.

Rogu3 - Web Design & Development (https://rogu3.org/) | 8/14 - Present

Lead Developer / Owner

• Created front- and back-end web applications using PHP, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Built websites and webpages according to customer standards and requests.
• Worked with both LAMP and WAMP setups.

Relevant Volunteer Experience

Kean University | 1/17 - Present

Code Samurai: Peer-mentor and tutoring program for Computer Science Majors

• Helped about 3-4 students per week learn programming skills such as data structures.
• Increased students’ understanding of databases and PHP/MySQL.

Saint Hedwig's R.C. Church (http://sainthedwignj.org/) | 8/15 - Present

Webmaster

• Worked with Joomla! CMS as requested by clients (church leaders).
• Managed articles, files and images on backend.
• Updated system and tried to keep theme up-to-date.