About Me

Hi, I'm Jade. Nice to meet you.

I'm an aspiring software engineer currently studying a Bachelor of Computer Science at university and eager to learn about designing and developing innovative applications. I am driven by the impact of software and technology to improve the quality of lives for individuals and communities, and passionate about building skills and experience in this field.

I'm an extremely hardworking, inquisitive and ambitious developer who is eager to explore emerging technologies. I thoroughly enjoy the fun and rewarding nature of working in a team, and the constantly changing landscape of of the software industry.

In my free time, I thoroughly enjoy coding personal projects, spending time with family and friends, digital artwork and exploring the local bush with my dog.

Skills

Experience

Education

Languages/Skills

Java, Swing and AWT
C# (Winforms)
HTML, CSS, Javascript (XSLT, JSON, AJAX)
Sql (MySQL Workbench, SQLiteStudio)
AWS (EC2, PuTTy)

Design (UI/UX)

Figma
Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro
User Requirements and Experience Modeling (Persona/Archetype, Scenario/Storyboard, Low-Fidelity Prototype, High-Fidelity Prototype)

Documentation

Psuedocode
Gantt Chart
System Modeling, UMLet (Domain Class Diagram, Activity Diagram, System Flowchart, Use Case Description)
Microsoft 365

Minecraft Server

(2014 - 2017)
Catalysed my interest in software.
Spigot server. Experience with Java to alter and configure plugins.
Enjin CMS and HTML for website and webstore.

Suncorp Intern

(2019)
One-week long training program.
Prototyping an InVision interface that engaged a teenage demographic in banking. Project accessible in portfolio.
Adobe Photoshop and InVision

Online Tutoring

(2022 - present)
Use of Zoom and Google Jamboard to assist students in HSC English, Mathematics and Software Design and Development.
Developed interpersonal, preparation and collaboration skills.

Engadine High School

(2016 - 2021)
98.35 ATAR
Software Design and Development, Engineering, English Extension 2, English Extension 1, English Advanced, Mathematics Extension 1 and Mathematics Advanced
C# (Winforms), SQLiteStudio, Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro

University of Wollongong

(2022 - 2024)
Bachelor of Computer Science (Dean's Scholar) majoring in Software Engineering
Westpac 100 Young Technologist, The William Dor Transofmring Futures Scholarship in Engineering and Information Sciences
Java, CSS, HTML, Javascript, Sql

My Projects

Software Projects

Java Grocery Order System (2022)

University Year 1 Java final assessment from Object Oriented Design and Programming course. GitHub repository includes a created UML class diagram that also guides implementation. Use of Java Swing and AWT components and text file I/O.

CONNECT (2021)

Software Design and Development Year 12 major work, utilising C# Winforms and connecting with an Amazon Web Server (EC2). Full-stack project with most significant scope. This allows users to connect together and organise events.

TAS Faculty Budget Application (2021)

Individual software project completed duirng Year 12 of the Software Design and Development course. Aims to allow head teachers to organise the budget for the subjects effectively. Completed in C# Winforms with SQLiteStudio.

Hangman (2020)

Individual software project completed duirng Year 11 of the Software Design and Development course. Completed in C# Winforms with use of Photoshop framing to create engaging hangman animations.

Battleship (2020)

Individual software project completed duirng Year 11 of the Software Design and Development course. Focus on aesthetic interface and incorporation of an 'AI' generator to select the computer player spot. Completed in C# Console App (.NET CORE).

HTML, CSS, Javascript Assessments (2022)

University HTML, CSS amd Javascript assessments from Introduction to Web Technology course. More simple interfaces but web technology themes delving into XML, DTD, XSLT, JSON and AJAX.

MySQL Workbench Assessments (2022)

A sample of some University MySQL Workbench assessments from Database Management and Security course. Explores concepts of logical design (PK, FK, relational schema), query language (aggregate, join, nesting, views).

Documentation Projects

CONNECT Project Development Report (2021)

Includes Requirements Report and Project Plan and Project Development Report for the CONNECT major work. Documentation such as data flow diagrams, structure charts, and psuedocode.

TAS Faculty User Documentation (2021)

User documentation for the TAS Faculty program. Demonstrates thorough understanding of the user and documents that support the system. Showcases the systems functions.

Hangman Project Development Report (2020)

Created in Year 11, documents the structured approach of the Software Development Life Cycle used to develop the Hangman application. Includes ideas generation and networkability considerations.

Project UPSHIFT (2022)

IT System Proposal report created in University Systems Analysis. Collaborated in a group of 4 members. Utilised UMLet for system modeling and Project Libre for the Gantt chart. Documentation such as stakeholder analysis, use cases, activity diagrams, and class diagrams.

Cultivate Documentation (2022)

Front-End solution report created in University course Human Computer Interaciton. Collaborated in a group of 2 members. Utilised Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft 365 and Figma. Includes discussion on key design patterns.

Project Ascension ICT Network Proposal (2022)

ICT System Proposal report created in University course Networks and Communication course. Collaborated in a group of 4 members. Utilised Microsoft 365.

Design Projects

ORBIS Interface (2019)

Created collaborating in a group of 4 members, this design prototype was created using InVision and Adobe Photoshop.

Cultivate Interface (2022)

Created collaborating in a group of 2 members in University course Human-Computer Interaction to create an application that contributed to the solution of a SDG. Created with Figma and Photoshop.

Gameover Choose-your-own-path Multimedia Site (2019)

Creating individually during Information Software and Technology assignment in Year 11. Utilised HTML, CSS and Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro.

Welcome to my portfolio