About Me
Hello! I'm Brandon Minseok Choi, a passionate software developer with over six years of experience and three years as a UI designer. My journey began with self-teaching and freelancing small scripts, which eventually led me to develop full-scale projects. I became a developer because I love building things and watching them come to life.
Skills & Expertise
I'm proficient in JavaScript and Python, with a solid understanding of C++ from my academic studies. My focus is on front-end development, and I have a strong background in:
- WebGL and motion design
- UI design and full-stack development
- DevOps practices
- Working with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB
- Frameworks and tools such as Django, GraphQL, TypeScript, and Figma
Notable Projects & Achievements
- Flippy.cards: I'm proud to have developed flippy.cards, a web app flashcard study tool featuring real-time editing and engaging study games like card matching.
- Certifications: I hold a UI/UX Design Certification from the UC Davis Division of Continuing and Professional Education (2022).
- Hackathon Wins:
- Best Sacramento Hack: Top 2 overall
- Best Use of GCP: Top 10 overall
Career Goals & Passions
I thrive on the challenge of transforming ideas into functional and aesthetically pleasing digital experiences. My motivation comes from a deep passion for technology and a desire to create tools and platforms that enhance people's lives. I'm constantly seeking opportunities to learn and grow, embracing new technologies and methodologies to stay at the forefront of the industry. Let's Connect I'm always excited to collaborate on innovative projects or discuss new opportunities. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to work together or learn more about my work!
Professional Experience
Stosyk - Frontend Developer
Furniture of America - Software Developer
- Provided a frontend perspective in planning and implementing sprints and product architecture.
- Improved developer efficiency by writing comprehensive documentation and onboarding processes.
- Developed complex interactive and animated components while maintaining accessibility.
Furniture of America - Software Developer
- Built a data-based framework on top of Django, decreasing development time by 80%.
- Refactored over 30 PHP pages to Django and Python.
- Updated outdated UIs and established new design standards, modernizing web applications.
- Designed and built frontends for client-facing and in-house web apps, enhancing user engagement.
- Executed MSSQL database migrations, improving execution times by 60%.
- Implemented a Docker-based deployment system, reducing deployment time by 200%.
Other Freelance Projects
- Cactus Shop: Designed and launched a functional e-commerce website on Shopify, improving online sales and customer engagement.
- Nomina: As a UX Designer and Web Developer, transformed an outdated jewelry website into a modern, responsive platform.
- THEHUMANEXPERIENCE.ART: Developed a minimalist photo gallery with advanced shader interactions using React and PixiJS.
- Apostrophe: Designed and developed a personal website to showcase poems, focusing on a sensitive and thoughtful user experience.
- Ignite Hosting & Coinpilot: Worked as a Branding Specialist, Web Designer, and Developer to create cohesive brand identities and functional websites.
- Paymint: Led frontend development using React and conducted extensive UX research to optimize the user journey.
- SeaSwap: Performed heuristic and competitive analysis to design a modern, user-friendly homepage and interactive elements.
- Derrick Lee Realtor: Designed a professional website to showcase real estate listings, enhancing online presence.
- Re-Search: Took on multiple roles including UX Researcher, Web Designer, Web Developer, Data Engineer, and Marketing Specialist to create a comprehensive platform.
Let's Connect
I'm always excited to collaborate on innovative projects or discuss new opportunities. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to work together or learn more about my work!
brandonchoi2015@gmail.com
brandonchoi2015@gmail.com