Hey ! This is John

Full-Stack Developer

Full-Stack capable (Back-End preferred) developer breaking into the software development field. After years of doing hobby projects, I am ready to turn that passion into a full-time career.

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John Winko

I'm a Passionate and Driven Full-Stack Developer

After spending 20 years leading engineers in one of the most diverse organizations in world, I am turning a life-long hobby into my full-time career.

I have a passion for learning and while I may not know every technology stack, I am a quick study and enjoy passing my knowledge along to others.

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Current Technologies

Current Technologies

Technologies I have worked with within the past year (sorted by amount used).

Python
Django
React
Postgres
C Sharp
.Net Core
Visual Studio
Rider
Javascript
CSS
HTML 5
Bootstrap 5
Mac OS
AWS
GIMP
InkScape

Previous Technologies

Previous Technologies

Technologies I have worked on in the past which would take less time to (re)gain proficiency.

C++
.Net Framework
Visual Basic
WebStorm
VBA
Unreal Engine
MS Excel
MS Access
MS Office
MS Teams
SharePoint
Linux
MS SQL
My SQL
Windows

95

People Mentored

1

Awards Won

340

Cups of Coffee

1

Projects Completed

What do I offer?

What do I offer?

Skills and traits that I bring to every project.

Vigilance

While not a perfectionist, I spent the mental capital necessary to get the job done right the first time.

Endurance

That coffee counter is no joke. I have learned to utilize all of natures tools to boost productivity.

Punctuality

"If you are early you are on time, if you are on time you are late". This has and will continue to serve me well in life.

Quality

My attention to detail and adherence to standards have earned me multiple recognitions across the country.

Curiosity

I was a terror as a child tearing things apart to see how they work. Now I use that energy in digital research.

Adapability

One immutable certainty with software in the internet age is: Things Change. I embrace to change with it.

Work Participation

Work Participation

Even as a mechanic, I found a way to purse my passion for software and technology.

React/Django Coding Bootcamp
Code Platoon

Learned how to develop web applications using Python and JavaScript using the Django and ReactJS frameworks. Curriculum also includes HTML, CSS, PostgreSQL, Object Relational Mapping, Django, AWS DevOps, Agile, GIT and working as a team with Pair Programming

Jan 2022 - May 2022
Oct 2021 - Nov 2021
.Net Coding Bootcamp
Coder Foundry

As part of my transition timeline, attending the self-paced bootcamp from Coder Foundry to learn HTML, CSS, Javascript, .Net, MVC, and Postgres. Developed this website, coding challenge sites and independant web based applications listed in my portofolio.

Mechanic (Freelance IT)
United States Navy

While serving on active duty as a mechanic, completed side projects both in and outside the service. Automated legal notice generation for Sailors being administratively discharged using a restricted access static database. Leveraged a new regional CMS for NAVSEA using Sharepoint. Trained over 250 personnel in basic networking, MS Office product, and miscellaneous I.T. topics.

2001 - 2022
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Highlighted Projects

Highlighted Projects

1
Code Platoon Central
Web Application
1
Digital Kitchen
Web Application
1
Blogging Website
Web Application
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Contact Me

Contact Me

Currently open to freelance work, remote internships and networking. Open to full-time work starting as soon as February 2022

Phone

Currently taking calls after business
hours (Central Time).

(904) 703-4845
Email

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john.winko@gmail.com
Serving

Chicago / Milwaukee
(60099)

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