David Polcari

David Polcari

Austin, Texas, United States
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🌟 Full-Stack Software Engineer | Healthcare + Oil & Gas Industry Specialist…

Articles by David

  • What are Ruby Lambda functions?

    Introduction to Lambda’s and their first class status If you searched for AWS Lambda functions, then you’re in the…

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  • cattr_accessor vs class_attribute in Rails

    A few weeks ago I stumbled across some code that used some rails “magic” I had never seen before. The code used…

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  • Loading Scripts with Async and Defer

    Anyone that has any web development experience knows the foundation of interactive websites is in JavaScript. We get…

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  • Refactoring React Imports

    I’ve recently started going back and reviewing some of the first projects I created to practice my refactoring skills…

  • RSpec: Using Subject to Test Models

    I’ve been working on a new project the past few weeks and decided to learn how to use RSpec and write tests for my…

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  • HTML Headers: OG Meta Tags

    I recently put together a small portfolio site as part of my job search. After finishing I was really excited to share…

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  • Custom Error Handling in JavaScript

    Writing code that works under normal operating conditions is a good skill to have. Writing code that works even when…

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  • JavaScript​: this and Arrow Functions

    Part 2 in a mini-series on introductory interview topics for JavaScript. My last post, What is this?, attempted to…

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  • What is this? JavaScripts this Keyword

    Please excuse the pun, I’ve been waiting to use that since I finished a mock technical interview late last week. This…

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  • Discovering JavaScript's Set Object

    I was recently practicing some algorithm problems on Hacker Rank to help prepare myself for technical interviews. I…

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Experience

  • WeInfuse Graphic

    WeInfuse

    Austin, Texas, United States

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    Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

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    Austin, Texas

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Education

  • Flatiron School Graphic

    Flatiron School

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    - Built projects using multiple languages and frameworks including Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, React and Redux
    - Worked with and built multiple REST API's
    - Utilized MVC design pattern on multiple projects
    - Learned styling frameworks including Bootstrap and Semantic UI

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Volunteer Experience

  • In Plain English Graphic

    Writer

    In Plain English

    - Present 4 years 10 months

    Education

    JavaScript in Plain English is a Medium Publication with 54,000+ followers.

    https://javascript.plainenglish.io/

  • Code the  Dream Graphic

    Code Assignment Reviewer and Mentor

    Code the Dream

    - Present 4 years 11 months

    Education

    Review student assignments for an Intro to Programming course.

    Held one on one mentor sessions with students to help review course material and answer their questions.

  • Nerd For Tech Graphic

    Writer

    Nerd For Tech

    - Present 5 years 4 months

    Education

    Nerd for Tech is an Educational Media House whose mission is to bring the invaluable knowledge and experiences of experts from all over the world to the novice.

    Their Medium Publication has 4,000+ followers.

    https://medium.com/nerd-for-tech

  • National MS Society Graphic

    Volunteer Rider

    National MS Society

    - 6 months

    Health

    Raised over $1,500 dollars to benefit Multiple Sclerosis research and rode 150 miles from Houston to Austin.

  • Habitat for Humanity Graphic

    Volunteer Builder

    Habitat for Humanity

    - 6 years 9 months

    Poverty Alleviation

    Volunteered for multiple builds over the years including the Texas Tech Habitat for Humanity Greek Build. Annual build in Lubbock, Tx that takes a home from start to finish in 7 days running 24/7.

    Volunteered in Austin, Tx for a corporate sponsored build while working for equinor.

Projects

  • weDrive

    - Present

    weDrive is a journey management application that aims to reduce the risks associated with driving by providing routing, traffic conditions, weather conditions and a vehicle inspection checklist to the user before they get in the car and start driving.

    Frontend - React/Redux
    Backend - Ruby on Rails
    Styled with React Bootstrap
    Security - Bcrypt and JSON tokens

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  • Fly-By

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    Fly-by is a platform that allows users to find and purchase "flights" from multiple airlines while also allowing airlines to create and cancel "flights".

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  • The Stonk Market

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    The Stonk Market is a lightweight "stock" trading platform that allows users to search any company listed on the NYSE and either follow that company or purchase "shares" in that company.

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Organizations

  • JavaScript in Plain English

    Writer

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  • Code the Dream

    Assignment Reviewer

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    Reviewed assignments for Intro to Programming course. Held one on one mentoring sessions to help review course material and answer questions.

  • Nerd for Tech

    Writer

    - Present

    Nerd for Tech is an Educational Media House. I contribute weekly blog posts to share what I've been learning in hopes that others are able to benefit from my experiences.

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