• Here is why I'm

    <Lorenzo Washington/>

    "The Prefect Piece to Your Puzzle"

    ↠Objective↞

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    The Voyager program is a chance for me to act as a role model in my community while working with real-world professionals from Niantic. This is a golden opportunity to gain a fresh perspective on coding, one that I cannot miss. I aim to take away new skills, new friends and connections from this bootcamp. What I bring to the table is a desire to learn and grow with others. I am eager to share and showcase the knowledge I have now, as well as what I will learn through this program.

    ↠Education↞

    NameDateDescription
    Vallejo High SchoolAug 2015 - Jun 2019High School Diploma.
    LPFI's SMASH(Summer Math and Science Honors) AcademyJun 2016 - July 2018Certificate Of Achievement & Certificate of Special Congressional Recongition.
    Google It Professional CertificateAug 2023 - Sep 2023Professional Certificate.
    straighterline.com MAT201 | PrecalculusFeb 2024 - April 2024College credit for transfer.
    Jake the dog reading

    ↠Experience↞

    Freelance Web Developer | Self Employed

    Vallejo, CA | 11/2023 - Present

    • Developed & designed websites for clients.
    • Maintained & updated webistes for clients.
    • Provided web hosting for clients.
    • Secured and maintained a Linux VPS.

    Security Professional | Allied Universal

    Napa, CA | 12/2022 - Present

    • Ensured the safety and security of Napa and American Canyon Public libraries.
    • Made routine rounds around the property, writing daily activity reports and enforcing the library's policy of use.
    • Provided customer support and answered any questions library patrons would ask.
    • During closing, I would ensure that the tills from the drawer were securely locked in the safe and that all doors were secured and locked.

    Manager & Cook | Ruby Jewels

    Vallejo, CA | 10/2020 - 09/2022

    • Managed the front desk where I would take and keep track of orders while working the till.
    • Oversaw the kitchen, making sure it was efficient and organized. I would periodically provide a helping hand during busier times.
    • Provided customer support and answered any questions customers would have.
    • Kept track of inventory and bought supplies and ingredients when needed.
    • Cleaned the kitchen in accordance with sanitary standards during opening and closing hours.

    SMASH Rising Intern | Genuis Plaza

    Miami, FL | 05/2020 - 09/2022

    A 10-week micro-internship, where interns would design and implement real-world challenges being faced by SMASH Rising with the following skills:

    • Utilized Google Venture’s Design Sprint process to design an application to increase civic engagement in youth.
    • Tested different solutions to create our mobile application, Activatable.
    • Programming Activatable using JavaScript, React Native, and Python with senior developers from Genius Plaza.
    • Provided insight into the competition. Researched and analyzed critical competitors in our hosen market. Highlighting their strengths and weaknesses to better our own.
    ↠My Coding Journey↞

    I first started coding back in high school. I would play around with the Unity game engine. Using C#, I created small, simple, 2D pixel games. During my summers, while at SMASH, I learned Scratch and basic JavaScript.

    ↠Hobbies↞

    I Like to Cook

    Cooking just runs in my family. My father is a chef, so is my aunt, and my sister is a baker. Some of my favorite things to cook are smoked chicken, burgers, bolognese, and bulgogi.

    Jake and a sandwich

    Hobby # 2 Gaming

    I grew up on gaming, after all, who doesn't love a good quest. From playing Zelda on my N64 to today playing The Witcher on my PC, I will always be a gamer at heart.

    BMO

    Initial D Enthusiast

    Inspired by the anime sensation Initial D, I bought an old E46 to fix up and take to Sonoma Raceway. I'm hoping to take the car to autocross events as well.

    Jake as a Car with fin