Dear Site Visitor,
Why should you hire me??? Because I am one of the best employees you’ve NEVER had.
I am a loyal, dedicated, hard-working, yet fun-loving team player. Case in point: While going back to school in 2014 to get my software diploma at Mohawk College, I made ends meet by working a part-time job at Target Canada (R.I.P), a position I could have easily not cared much about and could have done the bare minimum required of me. Instead, I worked hard every single shift, gaining the monthly recognition award twice in the short time I was there. That is the work ethic I bring to every.single.job. In my final year of college (while still working retail part-time) I also tutored first year students. All this, as well as playing father to 3 kids, I maintained an honours-level GPA.
Previously to entering college in my 40s, I had been in the software industry for over 15 years in a Quality Assurance role, testing everything from video games to websites to IVR systems. I started my QA career with one of the largest computer game developers in the world where I learned much about the software development life cycle, along with the basic methodologies of software testing. After moving to Toronto 2 decades ago, I continued to expand my knowledge of software and programming with the QA jobs I held. From the very beginning, I gained an interest in web development, learning a little about different languages along the way.
I ended my diploma program in 2016 and immediately gained employment in a web development company, where I work primarily in a .NET environment. I am currently in the same role, wearing many hats at the moment, but try to get in as much programming as I can. I learn fast, am very resourceful, and I think I would be an excellent addition to your team. Thank you kindly for taking the time to read this.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Web/API Developer
Fluid Media Inc - Hamilton, ON
April 2016 to December 2024
QA Lead Tester
CreativeD Inc - Toronto, ON
February 2012 to June 2013
QA Lead Analyst
Syncapse - Toronto, ON
January 2011 to February 2012
IVR Product Senior Tester
Lavalife Inc - Toronto, ON
February 2004 to August 2010
Quality Assurance Software Tester
VR-1 Canada - Toronto, ON
April 2000 to September 2003
Quality Assurance Software Tester
Electronic Arts Canada - Burnaby, BC
April 1997 to September 1999
EDUCATION
Diploma
Mohawk College - Hamilton, ON September 2014 to April 2016
PORTFOLIO
Websites and web apps created, managed, or customised by me.
- Kate DeJonge's Author Website - Custom Shop using just front-end languages
- Chatbot Demo - Simple chatbot leveraging AI APIs
- Upwork Profile page - My profile page on Upwork with testimonials