Karlson
Drendel


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About Me
Hey there! 👋

I'm Karl, a full-stack software engineer with a passion for crafting code and creating meaningful digital experiences. Over the past 3+ years, I've immersed myself in the dynamic world of software engineering, honing my skills and pushing boundaries.

In my most recent adventure at Covey.IO, I had the incredible opportunity to contribute to the financial technology industry. Starting as a front-end engineer, I quickly moved up the ranks to become the Lead Software Engineer for Covey.IO's flagship product, 'Training Club' – a web-based mock portfolio builder. Not to brag (well, maybe just a little), but I turbocharged users' financial performance data charts by a whopping 500%. Beyond that, I played a pivotal role in building client-facing systems for Ethereum blockchain transactions, automated monthly crypto payouts, and executed a site-wide facelift based on Figma mock-ups. Talk about a tech makeover!

My journey into the tech realm kicked off with a Software Engineering Internship at Ascend Software LLC, where I delved into AI-driven accounts payable automation for medium to large enterprises. Before that, I dedicated time to Epicodus as a Software Engineering Tutor, helping aspiring developers troubleshoot and optimize web applications.

Now, let's rewind a bit. Back at Clark College, I earned my AA degree in Graphic Design, where I not only immersed myself in the arts but also led photography special projects courses. However, my heart truly found its rhythm during my time at Epicodus' coding boot camp. There, I earned a Certificate in Full Stack Web and Mobile Development, engaging in 2,000+ hours of learning, problem-solving, and collaborative programming. The cherry on top? Winning the Best Interface Design award for my capstone project.

When I'm not pushing code, you'll likely find me scaling rock walls, jamming out as a musician, or capturing moments through the lens as a photographer and artist. These passions fuel my creativity and bring a unique flavor to my work.

So, if you're looking for a tech enthusiast with a knack for turning challenges into triumphs, you're in the right place. Let's build something amazing together!

React.JS

React, Vue, TypeScript, Tailwind

SQL & NOSQL

MySQL, AWS, Firestore, GraphQL

Linux

Command Line Interface

GIT

Source control & collaboration

Full-Stack Development

From HTML/JSX to server side

Experience

Software Engineer
Covey.IO
Feb 2022 - Sept 2023
  • Lead developer for Covey.IO's main product 'Training Club' - a web-based mock portfolio-builder application
  • Built multiple client-facing systems for users to place financial trades on the Ethereum blockchain
  • Designed and built admin interface for automating monthly crypto payouts
  • Single-handedly undertook site-wide rebranding/reskinning based on Figma mock-ups from designers
  • Consistently worked to implement and maintain scalable data storage for user's financial data
  • Increased overall speed for users' financial performance charts by 5X
  • Node, Next, React, Typescript/Javascript, CSS, Tailwind, HTTP, JSON
Software Engineer Intern
Ascend Software LLC
Sept 2021 - Feb 2022
  • Assisted in development of AI-driven accounts payable automation software for medium to large enterprises.
  • Designed and built React-based UI components for production-build, currently used by thousands of clients daily
  • Personally created and implemented editing functionality for client profiles in databases
Engineering Tutor
Epicodus
June 2020 - March 2022
  • Worked individually with students to optimize and debug web applications
  • Assisted in teaching students full-stack development fundamentals and best practices

Education

Certification in Full Stack Development
Epicodus Code School
Dec 2020 - Oct 2021
  • Certificate in Web and Mobile Development
  • 10 months and 2,000+ hours of learning, programming, and hands-on building of web-based apps using React, Typescript/JavaScript, C#.NET, HTML, and CSS.
  • Engaged in daily pair-programming and collaborative problem solving.
  • Consistently maintained 40+ hour work weeks solely dedicated to studying and practicing application development/programming concepts.
Associates in Arts & Design
Clark College
Aug 2016 - Dec 2019
  • Participated in weekly graphic design meet-ups, and analog photo-club.
  • Created, taught, and maintained curriculum for Photography Special Projects courses

Contact Me

Vancouver WA, United States

(360)-553-8451

kdrendel99@gmail.comResume

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