I am a seasoned Software Engineer with over 7 years of experience in creating and executing innovative, data-driven software solutions to enhance business productivity. My journey is fueled by a deep passion for technology that began in childhood and a powerful belief, instilled by my mother, that through knowledge, we have the power to shape our reality.
My expertise spans the full software development lifecycle, from concept and architecture to development and delivery.
My professional mission is to be one of the key fighters in the war against cyber-attacks and AI weaponization by building secure solutions and helping companies navigate the cybersecurity landscape. The world is increasingly intertwined with technology, making cybersecurity synonymous with everyday security, and I am driven to be ahead of the curve in defending against any and all emerging threats.
- 🤖 Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity: As a Lead Software Engineer at Riverside Technology, Inc. (contractor for NOAA), I design, develop, and deploy AI-powered applications using Python, AWS SageMaker Studio, and AWS Bedrock API to automate complex processes for large climatological datasets.
- 🎓 Continuous Learning: I am currently advancing my education at Arizona State University, pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science after completing my Bachelor's in Information Tchnology with a minor in Data Science. Before recieving my Bachelor's, I earned an Associate of Science in Computer Programming and a Certificate in Cybersecurity from Santa Monica College.
- 🌱 Empowering the Next Generation: Beyond my technical work, I am deeply committed to mentoring and empowering the next generation of technologists. My experience as a Code Coach, where I taught programming concepts and game development to students aged 5-18, solidified my passion for mentorship. I created an organization, CyberStudy, to provide children from all backgrounds with exposure to technology that could potentially change the trajectory of their lives, just as it did for mine. .
I have a strong background in developing and maintaining applications using a variety of programming languages and technologies.
| Category | Skills |
|---|---|
| Programming Languages | Python, C#, C++, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, C, HTML/CSS |
| Frameworks & Technologies | Django, Flask, FastAPI, .NET Core, Next.js, Express.js, Vue.js, React, Angular, Unity, Unreal Engine |
| Cloud & DevOps | AWS (Bedrock, SageMaker, EC2, Lambda), Azure, GCP, CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Git |
| Databases | SQL, MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, FileMaker |
| Technical Expertise | AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Software Architecture, Full-Stack Development, RESTful APIs, Agile/SCRUM, IT Infrastructure, Data Analysis |
I'm always open to discussing new projects, sharing knowledge, and collaborating on ideas that solve real-world problems.
- Portfolio Website: ShardaeDouglas.dev
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shardae-douglas
- Email: shardae.douglas@gmail.com