Hi, my name is
Derek Mason.
I am a full stack developer/personal trainer from Durango, Colorado. Specializing in building exceptional personal experiences; my focus is bringing accessible, human-friendly tools to all walks of life.
Recent Projects:
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Front End | HTML, JavaScript, NextJS, React, Redux, RedwoodJS, Svelte, Vue, CSS, Sass, MaterialUI, Vuetify
Back End | NodeJS, Express, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Ruby
Testing & Development | Jest, Playwright, Vitest, AWS, Heroku, Vercel
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Atelier System Design API design with MongoDB storing > 1 million entries for a retail website
- Replaced API of an e-commerce website to handle increase in traffic following a Front End revamp
- Reduced latency from 200-300ms to < 10ms by strategically indexing database collections and refactoring queries for optimization
- Load tested with K6 averaging a response time under 50ms for 1000 VUs
Vuedoku Build a Sukdoku app with Vue!
- Built and deployed playable app with Vite, using test driven development
- Documented with step by step instructions in three Medium stories
- Walks users through all aspects of building tests, app logic, UI, and UX
dmpm Personal Javascript Package Manager
- Full stack application built with NuxtJS to host my own NPM packages and libraries.
- View info about each package published. Total downloads > 1100.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Early Childhood Gym Instructor (Bright Horizons, Loveland CO)
2019 - 2021
- Designed a curriculum of age appropriate activities for groups (ages 2-6) that encouraged physical and mental development.
- Spearheaded 5 weekly lesson plans with a recyclable structure so that curriculum could easily be followed by other teachers.
Certified Personal Trainer (Genesis Health Clubs, Fort Collins CO)
2019 - 2021
- Created safe and effective exercise programs tailored individually for clients (ages 16 - 70) that pushed each towards their goals.
- Performed fitness assessments to gauge current fitness levels and discuss desired training outcomes of new gym members, as well as outlined programs/strategies to get them there.
Preschool Teacher (Bright Horizons, Loveland/Fort Collins CO)
2017 - 2019
- Inspired young classes sized 12 - 28 by leading them through age appropriate activities and lessons that pushed creative thinking and crucial development
EDUCATION
Hack Reactor Denver, CO || Advanced Software Engineering Immersive Program
2021
Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO || Human Development & Family Studies
2012 - 2017
After helping my community for over four years as a preschool teacher and personal trainer, I discovered and honed my passion for improving the lives of others.
In 2020 I began my adventure into software development. Today, I continue to learn and push my creative limits, with a main focus on building accessible, inclusive, and enjoyable experiences.
I am always eager to work and grow with interesting people and ideas. Send me a message if you’d like to know more or connect with me!
Get in touch!
Dear Derek,
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