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Calina Winfield

Snellville, GA 30078 || (678)XXX-XXXX || cwinfield1@ggc.edu

Software Development Student

Hard-working and dedicated AP Honor Graduate currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, with a concentration in Software Development. With a strong academic foundation and a passion for technology, I am eager to apply my skills and knowledge to real-world challenges. I am committed to continuous learning and contributing to innovative IT solutions.

Education

Georgia Gwinnett College

Relevant Coursework:

  • Algorithms/Advanced Programming
  • Communicating in the Business
  • Digital Media
  • Intermediate Programming
  • Introduction to Info Systems
  • Introduction to Networks
  • Intro to Computing
  • Intro to Databases
  • Principles of Management
  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Software Development I
  • Software Development II
  • Software Development Project
  • Software Testing and QA
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Web Development
  • Web Professional Pract & Ethics
  • Web Technologies

Work Experience

TELUS International — Online Task Contributor

  • Analyzed and rated content relevance to search terms while reviewing language for grammar, tone, and cultural appropriateness.
  • Improved a major search engine's quality by evaluating web content.

Projects

Personal Portfolio & Coursework Directory | HTML5, CSS3, cPanel, GGC Domains

  • Built and deployed a live responsive portfolio homepage using HTML5 and CSS3 layout architectures.
  • Managed server deployment and directory hosting structures utilizing cPanel web hosting tools.
  • Separated design aspects into a global style framework (global.css) to ensure visual consistency and code reusability.
  • Leveraged browser developer tools to assess CSS inheritance, perform cross-browser layout debugging, and optimize asset loading.

Free Online Testing Site | PHP, MySQL, phpMyAdmin, HTML5, CSS3

  • Built a PHP and MySQL web app with automated quiz scoring, user registration, profile editing, and avatar image uploads.
  • Implemented distinct user and admin roles, giving admins elevated privileges to modify user data and review comprehensive score tables.
  • Structured SQL schemas to securely store, map, and query relational data between user profiles and multiple quiz attempts.

Mock APATH Site | PHP, MySQL, phpMyAdmin, HTML5, CSS3

  • Architected a relational database featuring multiple joined tables using phpMyAdmin to handle complex, relational data aggregation efficiently.
  • Programmed a server-side PHP authentication system utilizing role-based access control (RBAC) to securely manage varied user account types and permissions.
  • Formulated optimized SQL queries to execute seamless CRUD operations based on real-time user interaction.
  • Utilized backend validation and session tracking to protect sensitive routing pathways and maintain state across user sessions.

Mock Online Store | PHP, MySQL, phpMyAdmin, HTML5, CSS3

  • Architected a full-stack mock online store utilizing PHP server-side logic and phpMyAdmin to manage user accounts and dynamic product inventories.
  • Engineered a custom session-based shopping cart algorithm to handle multi-page persistence of user selections, item quantities, and financial totals.
  • Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) separating customer storefront interfaces from administrative back-office inventory dashboards.
  • Structured reusable presentation layouts with modular CSS styling to ensure uniform rendering across distinct transactional workflows.

Visual Portfolio Web App | roles of Documentation Lead & Data Modeler

  • Helped to architect a scalable NoSQL database layout in MongoDB, establishing optimized document relationships and collections to support complex portfolio rendering.
  • Implemented object data modeling (ODM) via Mongoose to enforce strict schema validation, data integrity, and backend type safety.
  • Authored comprehensive technical documentation, including user stories narratives and system architecture diagrams, to align team development with core requirements.
  • Helped to manage sprint workflows and tracked deliverables by configuring Epics, User Stories, and sub-tasks within JIRA.
  • Facilitated Agile practices, leading backlog refinement sessions and estimating task complexities using Story Points to optimize team velocity.

Sports Stats Game | PHP, MySQL, phpMyAdmin, HTML5, CSS3

  • Developed an interactive, responsive sports trivia game using vanilla JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
  • Uses public APIs from ESPN to get stat information, and plugs the information into the game.
  • Integrated the browser localStorage API to keep user streak data across sessions, ensuring continuous gameplay without requiring backend authentication.
  • Designed robust DOM manipulation logic to freeze interactive elements during feedback evaluation.

StayUp | HTML5, CSS3, Electron, MediaPipe, SQLite, browser storage

  • Built an on-device tracking pipeline using MediaPipe Face Mesh and Pose Landmarkers, calculating Eye Aspect Ratio (EAR) and head pitch/yaw for live drowsiness and posture detection.
  • Reduced inference to 1–2 FPS to minimize CPU/GPU overhead and preserve battery life during continuous background monitoring.
  • Developed a desktop interface featuring a collapsible icon sidebar and custom calibration tools to deliver low-friction notifications and reduce false alerts.



*Non-Development Project*

Personal Home Media Server (Jellyfin)

  • Refurbished legacy laptop hardware by upgrading mechanical HDD to high-speed SSD, reducing system boot times and I/O bottlenecks.
  • Deployed and maintained an open-source Jellyfin media server, configuring secure user authentication and automated library indexing.
  • Implemented local network routing and port management to support low-latency streaming across concurrent mobile, web, and desktop clients.

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Skills

  • Adept with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, & Excel
  • Databases (MySQL, MongoDB, MS Access)
  • Web Dev Languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
  • Computer Programming

Certificates

  • MySQL Essential Training (LinkedIn)
  • Learning Office 2024: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (LinkedIn)
  • Introduction to Web Design and Development (LinkedIn)
  • Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile Project Management (LinkedIn)
  • A Guide to Understanding Ethics in Technology (LinkedIn)
  • Practical Ethics for Businesses and Individuals (LinkedIn)
  • Ethics in Cybersecurity (LinkedIn)
  • Understanding Intellectual Property (LinkedIn)
  • Responsible AI: Principles and Practical Applications (LinkedIn)