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Denperidge

Hi, I'm Cat! My programming handle is Denperidge.

I'm a programmer with a background in multimedia.
And am an all round a creative person, from Belgium!
My pronouns are she/they.
You can find me on GitHub, or contact me through e-mail!

An eye for...

Projects

Check out my Projects page for my own projects and some open source contributions!

(Oh, and I didn't know where else to put this in the website, but I wanted to mention that I intended to prove my point in performance and inventiveness. So to showcase this: no unnecessary JavaScript is used in this website. That is to say, no JavaScript is used at all!)

Work experience

2021, 22 - Web developer (team) - Open Summer Of Code

My responsibilities:

Writing documentation, attending seminars, client meetings.
(21) Create an application that parses academic papers' sources.
(21) Research: API's, citation styles, client needs.
(21) Development: Working on a front-end and programmatic interface.
(22) Creating a working proof-of-concept that integrates Solidpods and Linked Data.
(22) Linking the front- and back-end, researching API's and Solidpods.

What did I learn?

Importance of future-proofing and ensuring your projects longevity.
Improved documentation efficiency through Notion, Gitbook, GitHub Pages, etc.
Creating an accepting work environment is important for productivity!
Continuous learning through hands-on projects.
Importance of focusing on the end user experience.

2021 - Web developer (solo) - Audiosense

My responsibilities:

Creating an at-home hearing test
Integrating a web application into an existing and feature-limited webhost
Scoping out features and expectations with the client

What did I learn?

Communicating possibilities and technical limitations with clients (e.g. exact dB levels for users at home)
Anticipating client needs (help with media license usage, design, etc.)
Problem-solving skills related to client expectations.

2018-21 - Programmer & ICT consultant - Guestcam

My responsibilities:

Handling the technological side of their projects
Creating interfaces for tablets, touch-screen booths, desktop computers, etc.
Solo development of web applications
Building responsive and svg-based front-ends based on Photoshop mock-ups
Troubleshooting portable Windows-based machines (through TeamViewer, telephone, and on location)

What did I learn?

Collaboration and communication skills.
Importance of software licensing.
Increased productivity resulting from clear working hours and a good work-life balance.
Independent working with limited guidance.
Working with limited resources: no access to servers, no financial budget, etc.