James Ohsako
Front-End Developer
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About Me
Hi there! I'm James, a self-taught developer who's dabbled in market research, tech support and sales. I blend my experiences working frontline customer service and backend technical support to provide exceptional customer success.
I also love playing and teaching board games of all kinds. Are you a fellow board game enthusiast? Add me on BGG!
Think I might be a good fit for your team? Let's get in touch!
2023
Transitioned to Solutions Analyst, focusing on configuring Medallia & Qualtrics programs for client teams
2022
As Associate Program Manager, learned and utilized Medallia while juggling multiple clients
2021
Completed various front-end React and Javascript courses and projects
2020
Pivoted to learning front-end development after discovering React
2018
Began programming and modding as a hobby
2017
Tinkering with Python and Unity
2016
First experience providing technical support
Technologies
I have experience with the following items:
Front-End
Medallia Qualtrics React.js Javascript(ES6/ES7) CSS Bootstrap Styled-Components
Back-End
Medallia(Admin Suite) Medallia(Classic Setup) Node.js ExpressJS MongoDB Firebase Python
Other
ProofHub GSuite SugarCRM Trello Kanban Git Github Netlify
Projects
Hobby Finder
Yelp Clone made specifically with hobby enthusiasts in mind. From golf to laser tag to miniatures and board games, if you found an incredible hobby spot, come share it with our community! Uses Cloudinary for image hosting, user authentication to handle user submissions, comments, and reviews, which is stored in MongoDB. Also utilizes Google Map's API along with custom styles to deliver a cluster map. Easily one of my favorite full-stack projects built.
- Javascript
- Express Router
- Mongo DB
- Validation
- Image Upload
- Map API
- User Authorization
- Cluster Map
Forkify
Simple and clean recipe application with features such as bookmarking favorite meals, changing serving sizes, and uploading custom recipes. Search recipes and cooking directions, pulls from a recipe API.
- Javascript
- API
- Validation
- Pagination
- SASS
- MVC Architecture
Food Order App
A mockup of a modern food ordering app that allows adding and removing items to a cart. Once users are ready to order, they can input their information which gets sent and stored on a firebase realtime database.
- React
- Hooks
- Firebase
- Modals
- Context State Management
- Validation
React Yahtzee!
Classic dice game utilizing React Class Components and a healthy dose of states & props. Roll, lock, and score your way to beating my high score of 124!
- React
- Animations
- Class Components
- State Management
Dad Jokes
Pull Dad Jokes from an API, vote whether you like or dislike a joke, then send a snapshot of your favorite jokes to your friends! Uses localstorage to keep track of personal votes. Which Dad Jokes will prevail amongst all else?
- React
- Class Components
- State Management
- API
Education
University
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
California State University of Long BeachOnline Courses