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DeathRiderAnt/README.md

👋 Hi, I'm Anthony (Ant)

I'm a Junior Software Developer transitioning from a mechanical engineering background into tech.
My experience across rail, aviation, and automotive industries has given me strong problem-solving skills, technical precision, and the ability to work confidently in high-stakes environments.

I recently completed the Northcoders Web Development Bootcamp, where I focused on JavaScript, full-stack development, and modern tooling. I'm now building projects to strengthen my skills and working toward my first developer role.

🔧 Tech Stack

Languages: JavaScript (Node.js & browser), C#/.NET 8, VBA/MS Access
Frontend: HTML, CSS, React, accessibility tools (Lighthouse)
Backend: SQL, PostgreSQL, Express, database seeding & migrations
Testing: Jest, Supertest, Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Hosting: Supabase, Render, Netlify
Tools & Practices: Git/GitHub, Agile/SCRUM, pair programming, Jira, technical communication, service desk triage

📌 Featured Projects

NC News

📍 Frontend Repo: https://github.com/DeathRiderAnt/nc-news
A fully interactive news web app where users can read articles, browse topics, post comments, delete their own comments, and vote on content.
Built with React, hosted on Netlify, and connected to a custom Express API.

NC News BE

📍 Backend Repo: https://github.com/DeathRiderAnt/nc-news-BE
A RESTful API serving articles, comments, topics, and user data for the NC News frontend.
Built with Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL, hosted on Render with a Supabase database.

🌱 Currently Working On

  • Strengthening my full-stack JavaScript skills through small, focused projects
  • Exploring C# and .NET in my spare time
  • Preparing for my first Junior Developer role
  • Continuing to practice problem-solving, testing, and clean coding patterns

💼 Professional Background (Short Version)

Before software development, I worked in:

  • Data roles using SQL, Jira, VBA, and C# for automation and issue resolution
  • Mechanical engineering roles across rail freight, aviation, and automotive
  • High-precision, safety-critical environments requiring teamwork and quick decision-making

These experiences shaped how I think, debug, communicate, and collaborate.

🎸 Interests

  • Guitarist since age 14 — currently in both a rock and metal band
  • Gaming of all kinds: video games, board games, and tabletop games (Warhammer enthusiast 🎨)
  • Hiking, climbing, and snow sports — happiest in the mountains
  • Creative hobbies: building, crafting, painting, and strategy-focused games

📫 Get in Touch

⭐ Thanks for visiting — feel free to reach out or check out my projects!

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