Hi, I'm Stephanie

Full Stack Developer

Building intuitive web experiences with over a decade of expertise.

My Work

Selected projects showcasing responsive design, clean code, and impactful results.

AI Cat Chat

Node.js, Express, React, LangChain, OpenAI

The AI Cat Chat app uses the OpenAI API to generate responses to user input. Using a Vector Store to help supplement the prompts to OpenAI, this app allows you to ask a question and receive a resonse from the perspective of one of eight cats.

Zest

React Native, Python, Django, PostgreSQL

Zest was created as part of the first Dallas Software Developer Group Cohort of 2024. This mobile app is a grocery management tool with a built-in ingredient tracker, recipe integration, and macro calculator.

Pointwise, Inc.

MEN Stack Application (MongoDB, Express.js, Node.js)

I spent over 6 years at Pointwise and during that time completely updated their web presence. Not only did I re-design the website, I updated the backend to move away from SSI to a more modern approach.

Experience

Career milestones and collaborations that shaped my growth.

Progress Chef

Professional Services Consultant

MARCH 2022 - NOVEMBER 2023

During my time at Progress, I worked with Chef Software DevOps and Automation tools as a consultant focusing on helping organizations implement and optimize their use of Chef products and services.

Cadence Design Systems

Sr. Systems Administrator

APRIL 2021 - JANUARY 2022

Cadence Design Systems acquired Pointwise, Inc. in April 2021. I was offered a 9-month transitional contract to assist with migrating systems and data.

Pointwise, Inc.

Senior Full Stack Developer

FEBRUARY 2015 - APRIL 2021

I was brought into Pointwise to transform their web presence and improve their system for posting content and deployment. As a team of one, I worked closely with the marketing and IT departments to design and build out a more efficient set of processes.

c-Systems Software

Marketing Communications Coordinator

JANUARY 2014 - FEBRUARY 2015

I managed the company website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ASP.NET, and supported marketing efforts through copywriting, graphic design, and animation. I created content for blogs, social media, email campaigns, and newsletters; designed promotional materials; and set up and utilized HubSpot for various marketing communications.

About

Passionate coder, lifelong learner, mentor, and problem-solver.

Hi, I'm Stephanie — a Full-Stack Developer based in Fort Worth, Texas.

I'm passionate about crafting thoughtful, high-quality solutions and thrive on helping clients solve real-world problems through clean design, scalable architecture, and strong collaboration.

I've been coding since 2008, when I dove in and taught myself PHP to build an e-commerce store for a small clothing company I co-owned. Unfortunately, the Wayback Machine only has a single capture of what I'm sure was an amazing piece of work.

My career path has been anything but linear. I started out as a self-taught developer and later earned my B.S. in Computer Science. Before moving into tech full-time, I worked in law, real estate, marketing, and even screen printing. These varied experiences give me a unique point of view and a practical mindset that I bring to every project. I also spent time volunteering with Women Who Code—before its dissolution—supporting a more inclusive future in tech.

When I'm not at my keyboard, I'm probably behind a camera. Feel free to explore some of my photography on the Photography page. I also have an excessive number of pets, including a nearly 40-year-old three-toed box turtle. And if you're really curious, ask me about the band I used to be in—we may not have been the best, but we definitely had fun.

I'm currently open to both contract and full-time opportunities — feel free to reach out!