Marli Simpson
Full-Stack Software Developer
About Me
My name is Marli Simpson. I'm a full-stack software developer based in Las Vegas, Nevada. I will graduate, in April 2024, from a full-stack software engineering bootcamp with the University of South Florida. I graduated from Ball State University in 2013 with a BS in Psychology and Interpersonal Relations and in 2015 with a MA in Counseling Psychology. I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Tennessee and a Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Nevada.
Due to my experiences working in the mental health field, I am able to incorporate my understanding of human behavior, relationship dynamics, and my attention to detail into my coding experiences. I love to learn and to understand why something is or is not working as planned. It's all about solving the mystery. I have also lived in several states and have worked in a wide range of environments, which allows me to have the experience to adapt and thrive in any setting. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and can easily adapt to working alone when needed.
I am consistently pushing myself to grow and learn new skills despite any challenges I may face. I am currently a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and began training in April 2019. I also achieved my SDI Open Water Diver Certification in 2023. Throughout these experiences, I have experienced immense personal growth, while improving my critical thinking, problem-solving, mindfulness and stress-management skills.
My Toolkit
Gamer-Date
Gamer-Date is a Next.js-based dating and social networking platform for gamers, utilizing TypeScript for type-safe coding and Prisma ORM for efficient database operations with PostgreSQL. It features comprehensive API management through Next.js API Handlers and employs React Icons and Radix UI for a rich user interface, all while ensuring high functionality and reliability with Cypress for end-to-end testing
Twitter Clone
Tweeter is a Flask-based microblogging application, utilizing Python and WTForms, designed for users to share and interact with messages in a Twitter-like environment. It incorporates a PostgreSQL database for data management and employs Flask for both server-side logic and API management, ensuring a dynamic and interactive user experience.
Madlibs
Madlibs is a React-based interactive app, utilizing Javascript, designed for users to craft humorous and nonsensical stories by inputting words into templated story options. It leverages React's component-based architecture to offer a dynamic user experience. With a simple and intuitive UI, users can easily create, enjoy, and restart stories, making it a fun and engaging way to learn about parts of speech and storytelling. Testing is done utilizing jest.
