Welcome to my personal portfolio! 🎉 Here, you can explore my journey, projects, and passions as I transition from a successful career in education and baking to the exciting world of software development.
I'm Jake, a former science teacher and department head with a deep love for problem-solving and creativity. My journey into tech was sparked by my curiosity about the inner workings of software and my fascination with coding. With a background in Cell and Molecular Biology and hands-on experience as a baker running Jake's Bakes, I bring a unique blend of analytical thinking, creativity, and perseverance to everything I do.
- Tech Projects: A showcase of the web applications and coding challenges I've worked on.
- Career Journey: A glimpse into my transition from education and baking to software development.
- Deployment Journey: Insights into how I deployed this portfolio and the tools and technologies I used.
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Basic knowledge)
- Problem-solving and debugging
- Front-end development (current focus, with plans to explore back-end development)
- Python and Django for full-stack development
- Git and GitHub for version control
- Deployment using Heroku and GitHub Pages
- Strong communication and teamwork skills from my teaching career
- Creativity and precision honed through my baking business
- Time management and adaptability as a business owner and parent
- Advancing my skills in front-end and back-end web development
- Participating in coding challenges and hackathons
- Exploring technologies like React and Python
- Build a strong portfolio of projects that showcase my growth as a developer
- Gain practical experience through internships and collaborations
- Pursue a full-time career in software development while continuing to share my love for science and baking
Deploying this portfolio was an exciting and educational experience. Here’s a brief overview of the steps I took:
- Development: I developed the portfolio using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring a responsive and visually appealing design.
- Version Control: I used Git for version control and hosted the code on GitHub.
- Deployment: I deployed the portfolio using GitHub Pages, which allowed me to host the static site directly from the GitHub repository.
- Continuous Improvement: I continuously update the portfolio with new projects and improvements based on feedback and new skills acquired.
- LinkedIn: [My LinkedIn Profile]
- GitHub: [My GitHub Profile]
Thank you for visiting my portfolio! Feel free to reach out if you'd like to collaborate or chat about tech, baking, or science. 😊