Elijah Watson

Web Developer

About Me

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Junior web developer dedicated to creating and optimizing the performance of efficient, user-friendly websites. Looking to apply creativity, technical skills, and critical thinking to all aspects of the development process.


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General Skills

Fast Learning

I always appreciate learning new things. Throughout my educational and professional career, my ability to learn quickly and independently has been one of my strongest skills. I apply this skill to the development process often, and I always enjoy learning new langauges, technologies, and other development skills.

Critical Thinking

As someone who has always enjoyed math and science, critical thinking is second nature to me. When faced with any project or decision, I am able to quickly and thoroughly consider relevant information and then make an informed decision.

Problem Solving

One thing that has always drawn me to programming and web development is the problem solving aspect. Each new problem is like a puzzle that I enjoy solving. I take pride in being able to solve those problems quickly and creatively.

Time Management

As any developer knows, managing time effectively is an absolutely critical skill. Being able to switch between different aspects of the development process and manage deadlines in a way that ensures projects are completed on time is something I have always taken very seriously.

Communication

The ability to communicate complex, technical concepts into simple langauge has been an invaluable skill throughout my career and in life. In any setting, I always make an effort to communicate early and often.

Development Skills

Web Development

I have a passion for making beautiful, efficient websites. I have a thorough understanding of the web development process, and I keep learning more every day.

Responsive Design

The internet is always evolving, and web development has to evolve with it. In every project, ensuring it is fully functional on any device is a top priority of mine.

Cross-browser Compatibility

Not everyone uses the same browser. As a web developer, it is my responsiblity to make sure all popular browsers are able accounted for in any project, and I take that responsibility seriously.

SEO

What good is a website if no one can find it? I make an effort to ensure every website and every page I design is built in a way that maximizes SEO potential.

Accessibility

It is my firm belief that everyone should have the ability to access websites despite their disabilities. Therefore, I always strive to ensure every part of any website I create is accessible.

Website Security

Nobody likes being hacked. When creating websites, I always give special consideration to security to ensure that both the website and its users are protected from attacks.

UX & UI Design

When it comes to web development, end users are the final judges. Creating a beautiful and functional user experience is a part of the development process I take very seriously.

Troubleshooting & Debugging

Things never go perfectly; errors and bugs tend to pop up from time to time. Fortunately, I have extensive experience with finding and fixing issues quickly and effectively.

Hosting & Maintenance

There's more to creating a website than just writing code. Getting it on the internet and keeping it there is no small feat. Through experience, I have learned the skills needed to do so effectively.

Languages, Tools, and Technologies

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Email Marketing
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Projects

City Cards

A web app for comparing cities using a trading card style interface.

Built With:
  • React
  • Redux
  • TypeScript
  • GraphQL
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Git/GitHub

City Data API

A GraphQL API that provides info about major cities including population, cost of living, crime rates, and happiness level as well as job info for each city including available jobs and average annual salary.

Built With:
  • GraphQL
  • SQL
  • JavaScript
  • Node.js
  • Git/GitHub

RealCam 3.0

A web interface for sorting, filtering, and searching through video records based on access level as well as viewing, downloading, or vaulting them. Fully responsive and cross-browser compatible.

Built With:
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • SQL
  • WordPress
  • APIs
  • Git/GitHub

Move Out

A collection of helpful resources to make sure you are prepared to succeed when planning to move out. It includes a moving expenses and budgeting calculator as well as useful guides on a variety of topics.

Built With:
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • APIs
  • webpack
  • Git/GitHub

Cuttlefish Info

A project that I created in middle school completely rebuilt using React with a focus on accessibility, SEO, responsiveness, and performance.

Built With:
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • Gatsby
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Git/GitHub

My Portfolio

A website that showcases my skills and projects in a much more visually appealing and dynamic way than my resume.

Built With:
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • webpack
  • Git/GitHub