Hi there, I'm Christina. I'm a Full Stack web developer with a background in fire protection
engineering and building life safety codes. I recently earned a certificate in full stack web
development from the University of Kansas Coding Bootcamp, with newly developed skills in
JavaScript, CSS, React.js, and responsive web design. With an engineering consulting and design
background, I am proficient in developing creative solutions to complex problems, have experience
meeting short deadlines with efficiency, and collaborating with team members to maintain the overall
vision of the project at hand. With each project, my aim is to develop a user friendly and
efficient, responsive design that makes the user’s life easier in any way possible.
I grew up in a small Kansas town, graduated with a degree in Architectural Engineering from the
University of Kansas, and moved to Kansas City, MO where I currently work as a Fire Protection
Engineer and Building Life Safety Code Consultant. Fire Protection can be pretty interesting at
times. I create fire and smoke simulations that show where the toxic chemicals build up, which then
allows me to build an effective smoke control system to remove the smoke so occupants can exit
safely. That's the fun part of my job. The other part, which is what most of my days consist of, is
largely reviewing building codes and drawings to ensure the building meets these laws. While I enjoy
my work life and atmosphere, I've been feeling rather stagnant in my career. I feel that software
development is more up my alley, and would be more stimulating to me personally.
In my free time, I enjoy a variety of hobbies and activities. Some of these things include playing
board games, watching movies/TV, making stained glass art, candlemaking, doing various arts and
crafts, roller blading, cooking, playing Dungeons
and Dragons, having virtual game night with my friends, dancing, putting together outfits and makeup
looks, going out for a drink (when there
isn't a pandemic), taking my dog for a walk, moving furniture around
my house, and learning more and more about coding, of course!