Aloha, I'm Elysia
A full-stack web developer based in Oakland with roots in Hawaiʻi. I’m passionate about building impactful, scalable and accessible tech solutions for social good.
Recent Work
MySchool
- React
- Redux
- Node.js
- Express
- AWS Amplify
- Chakra UI
Modern and easy-to-use portfolio building app for homeschooled children and parents
- Full-stack web developer on a fully remote cross-functional team of 4 devs and 1 UX designer
- Built over the course of 8 weeks
- Contributed to product planning, research and KPI development
- Configured the state management system, implemented form management and validation, built out accessible and responsive UIs, and debugged and refactored codebase as issues arose
Sunsama Blog
- Next.js
- Vercel
- Styled JSX
- Contentful
Custom-built marketing blog for the YC startup Sunsama
- Functioned as the sole designer and developer on a project to architect a fully customized and easy to use blog for the client
- Designed wireframes and high-fidelity mockups in Figma based on company’s existing styles and project specifications
- Researched headless CMS platforms, devised content model and configured integration with Contentful platform
Conway's Game of Life
- React
- Vercel
- Styled Components
Implementation of the classic computer science game
- Created an interactive simulation based on the rules of Conway’s Game of Life
- Wrote an efficient algorithm to generate new generations of cells correctly
- Implemented additional features to allow the user to customize the simulation
About Me
Hey there!
I'm a full-stack web developer specializing in creating beautiful, user-focused and accessible web apps.
I have experience building out and deploying production-ready apps using React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Node.js and Express and jump at the opportunity to learn new languages, frameworks and skills. I also have a strong foundation in UX/UI design and product management and enjoy learning more in my free time.
I recently graduated from Lambda School’s Web Development & Software Engineering program, which provides an immersive and hands-on curriculum and prepares students for employment by utilizing agile development methodologies, Git workflows and industry standard platforms.
Before picking up coding, I earned a degree in Psychology from Lewis & Clark College, honed my coffee-slinging skills at a cafe in Portland, and worked at nonprofits in a variety of roles. With a background in the social impact sector, I’m particularly interested in how technology can be leveraged to build a better world.
When I’m not on the computer, I love spending time with family and friends, reading, cooking up hearty and delicious vegetarian/vegan meals, taking long nature walks and trips home to Hawaiʻi.
Want to learn more about my background and prior experience? View my resume.
Skillset
( And if it's not listed here, I'm a fast learner! 😉 )
Web Development
- HTML
- CSS
- Less
- Sass
- JavaScript
- React
- Redux
- Next.js
- Git
- Node.js
- Express
- SQL
- Accessibility
- Responsive Design
- Authentication
- RESTful APIs
- Jest
Product & Design
- UX/UI Design
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- UX Research
- Competitive Analysis
- Information Architecture
- Agile Methodology
Software
- GitHub
- Slack
- Asana
- Sunsama
- Trello
- Postman
- JIRA
- Netlify
- Heroku
- Vercel
- AWS Amplify
- Contentful
- Sketch
- Figma
- Google Analytics
- iContact
- ZenDesk
- Pardot
- Cloudinary
Interpersonal
- Empathetic
- Curious
- Cooperative
- Organized
- Detail Oriented
- Team Player
- Adaptable
Get In Touch
Let's connect! I'd love to get to know you over coffee or email. Feel free to fill out the form below, and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.