Bennett Zink

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Search Engine

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Instagram Clone

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Running Weather Calculator

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Instagram Clone

Python Javascript React Flask HTML CSS SQL

In a multi-faceted project, I developed an Instagram clone that encompasses both server-side and client-side dynamic pages, each with distinct implementations. Initially, I built an interactive website using server-side dynamic pages, focusing on CRUD operations, sessions, and SQL database interactions. This involved rendering pages on-demand and managing user interactions such as creating, updating, and deleting posts, comments, and likes. Building on this foundation, I then refactored portions of the server-side code into a REST API, creating a client-side application in JavaScript using React. This client-side app dynamically interacts with the server via asynchronous AJAX calls to the REST API, showcasing my skills in JavaScript programming and modern web development practices.

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Running Weather Calculator

JavaScript HTML CSS

In a recent project, I developed an app that calculates an adjusted running pace based on real-time weather conditions in a given location. Built using JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, the app integrates with the OpenWeather API to retrieve current weather data. This project allowed me to explore API integration and served as a practical exercise in using external data sources in web applications.

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AR Menu App

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Restaurant Website

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Custom SQL Tool

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Augmented Reality Menu

C#

As the capstone project for an Extended Reality elective course, I conceptualized and developed an innovative XR application aimed at revolutionizing the dining experience in restaurants. Leveraging the Unity game engine, I designed a prototype interface with a familiar online ordering layout. The unique feature of this app lies in its integration of augmented reality, allowing users to visualize each menu item in 3D before placing an order. This project not only displays my proficiency in crafting engaging and user-friendly applications but also emphasizes my adeptness at rapidly acquiring new skills and navigating various technologies and software platforms.

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Restaurant Website

HTML CSS Javascript React

As the culmination of the Meta Front-End Developer course on Coursera, I completed a professional capstone project. Utilizing the React library, I developed a dynamic single-page web application for a fictional restaurant. To enhance the website's functionality, I integrated various APIs to create a seamless reservation form and write unit tests. My project demonstrates proficiency in modern front-end development and showcases my ability to create engaging and user-friendly web applications.

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Custom SQL

C++

As a part of a data structures and algorithms class, I developed a SQL-based database managment terminal tool using C++. I implemented essential SQL functionalities, including Create, Insert, Join, Remove, Print, and Create Index with command-line options for extra functionality such as sorting. I utilized hash tables to optimize data retrieval and to enable flexible sorting and filtering, resulting in faster query execution and improved performance compared to other methods. I designed a user friendly command line interface with clear instructions, feedback, and error checking. This project showcases my understanding of data structures and ability to implement efficient algorithms.

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Skills

General Languages

Python

Proficiency

C++

C

Frontend

HTML

Proficiency

CSS

Javascript

React

Backend

Python

Proficiency

SQL

Flask

UX/UI

Figma

Proficiency

Illustrator

Photoshop

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616-307-3809

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bennettezink@gmail.com