Thomas Scheltema

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About

With two years of experience under my belt as a junior developer, I proudly graduated from DigitalCrafts' full-time web development program. Technology has always intrigued me, driving my desire to understand and create through coding. When I step away from the screen, I'm often behind a drum kit—either learning a new rhythm or teaching others the art of drumming.

Software Developer

Resourceful, tenacious, and driven to find solutions to challenging real-world problems.

  • City: Houston, TX
  • Phone: (832) 656-2583
  • Email: thomas.scheltema@gmail.com

I am quick to adapt to new languages; listed below are skillsets where I am particularly knowledgable, but I always strive to learn more. I am currently searching for a position in software engineering/web development and am excited to bring my skills to the workforce. Let's connect and partner together to create something incredible.

Skills

Python
Object Oriented Programming
Git
GitHub
HTML
CSS
Javascript
RESTful API
Node.js
SQL
PostgreSQL
Continuous Integration
React
React Native
TypeScript
Ruby on Rails

Resume

My full resume can be viewed here

Summary

Thomas Scheltema

Creative and detail-oriented software developer with 2+ years of experience and a passion for learning new languages and technologies. Proficient in leveraging cutting-edge development tools and methodologies, I'm committed to continuous skill enhancement. Whether steering independent projects or contributing to collaborative teams, I excel in both self-management and fostering productive partnerships.

  • Houston, TX
  • (832) 656-2583
  • thomas.scheltema@gmail.com

Education

Certificate of Web Development

2022

DigitalCrafts, Atlanta, GA

Software engineering training program covering full-stack development that included, but was not limited to, JavaScript, Python (including an emphasis on cutting-edge frameworks like React/Redux), and server-side technologies (including Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL).

Mechanical Engineering

2013 - 2015

Lone Star College, Houston, TX

Professional Experience

Software Engineer I

Apr 2023 - Oct 2023

Alpine IT, Houston, TX

  • Developed custom software solutions for clients using React with Material UI and Ruby on Rails.
  • Engineered and optimized database structures, ensuring peak performance and data integrity.
  • Revolutionized large data imports and processing workflows through the implementation of efficient services and asynchronous jobs.
  • Orchestrated client meetings to ensure clear communication of requirements and updates for project alignment.

Front-End Developer

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

Prosper AI, Houston, TX

  • Architected and implemented user-facing features using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React/React Native.
  • Collaborated closely with back-end teams to seamlessly integrate RESTful APIs into web and mobile applications.
  • Ensured optimal web accessibility and usability across diverse devices and browsers.

Medical Records Bookmarker

Aug 2019 - Jul 2022

Veterans Evaluation Services, Houston, TX

  • Ensured thorough review of records to optimize healthcare for U.S. military veterans.
  • Maintained the highest standards of privacy and security while handling sensitive health information.
  • Elevated to a specialty team for in-depth analysis of complex cases.

Portfolio

Engineered a custom full-stack application using React and Ruby on Rails to automate time-consuming manual quoting processes for a Christmas lighting business, reducing quoting time by 50% and seamlessly integrating data into a custom CRM.
Houston Christmas Lights
Revitalized client operations by spearheading the implementation of a streamlined inventory tracking system, delivery management, and event creation enhancement. Successfully integrated and tested new beta features, resulting in a substantial reduction in daily workload.
WUSH
During my internship at Prosper AI, my primary focus was developing their upcoming mobile app. As a concluding task, I designed a product page for their public website, utilizing Next.JS, TypeScript, and TailwindCSS for the development.
Prosper AI Product Page
Of all the apps I’ve built so far, this is one of my favorites. I was able to combine my love of music and teaching into a static web page using React. The site comes with playable, embedded sheet music and teaching materials, all written by me. To see more, you can click the link to the live website or GitHub repo below.
OnBeat: a Drummer's App
I developed this static site using server-side rendering with EJS (Embedded JavaScript). Given that The 1975 is one of my favorite bands, I took inspiration from their website. It sparked an idea: "Why not recreate their site, adding my personal touch and flair to it?"
The 1975 Band Website
This is a simple weather app to display weather data based on a search location. It renders HTML elements using DOM manipulation and pulls data from a weather API. Type in a city name and hit the enter button. The app works by either city or state name.
Weather Widget

Contact

Location:

Houston, TX

Call:

(832) 656-2583

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