Andrew Newgard (Anders) 

Chapel Hill, NC / New York City, NY 

Phone: 919-360-2050 | Email: anewgard41@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/andrew-newgard | GitHub: https://github.com/anewgard41 |

Portfolio: https://dersdevelops.com

Summary

Versatile Full Stack Developer with a unique background in management, government technology, and biological sciences. Proven track record of impassioned leadership and mentoring teams with empathy and practicality. Eager to learn new technologies and adapt to industry trends and changes. Expertise in JavaScript, React, and AWS, known for elegant and accessible developer solutions.

Certifications and Education

AWS Certified Developer - Associate (DVA-C02): Amazon Web Services (AWS)                      July 2024

Gained proficiency in writing applications with AWS service APIs, AWS CLI, and SDKs; using containers; and deploying with a CI/CD pipeline. Follow AWS best practices for development, deployment, security, and of course debugging.

Full Stack Development Certificate: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC                     Jan 2024

An intensive program focused on gaining technical programming skills in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, Node.js, MySQL, MongoDB, Express, Handelbars.js, and React.js. 

BS Biology & Pre-Veterinary Medicine (Cum Laude): University of Colorado, Boulder, CO        May 2019
Graduated in four years with latin honors. Conducted independent research in Costa Rica, culminating in an honors thesis. Prepared me for professional data collection, analysis, and presentation.

Technical Skills

Javascript, Typescript, HTML, CSS, Node, Python, R, React, Angular, NextJS, jQuery, Material UI, TailwindCSS, AntD, Bootstrap, Handlebars, OOP, Redux, Git, AWS Codecommit, Webpack, Rollup, Parcel, Vite, Jest, Cypress, Express.js, GraphQL, Flask, Django, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Lambda, EC2, Route 53,  REST APIs, testing with Postman, Insomnia, Apollo Client (GraphQL), JWT, Amazon Cognito, OAuth, IAM, Render, Github Actions, Gitlab CI/CD, Cloudformation, SAM, Terraform, Docker, ECS, Figma, Slack, Asana, Atlassian Tool Suite, Jira, Confluence, Agile, Scrum.

Relevant Projects

WeVote Web Application | https://github.com/wevote/WebApp | https://wevote.us

• Open source application that simplifies voting by recommending candidates based on user preferences.
• Automated release pipeline. Unit tested with mocha/chai.
• Technologies: Javascript, Node, React, Flux, and Cordova to create iOS and Android applications, AWS.

WeVote Server | https://github.com/wevote/WeVoteServer | https://wevote.us

• Back-end API for the WeVote WebApp, pooling and serving ballot data to users.
• Contributed to building and maintaining Django-powered APIs.
• Technologies: Python, Django, PostgreSQL, Docker, OAuth, AWS.

Wave Exchange | https://github.com/anewgard41/wave-exchange

https://wave-exchange.onrender.com/

• Music-sharing platform, search for songs using lyrics! A vibrant community for seamless sharing and discovery of new tunes, enhanced by a user-friendly interface, personalized experiences, and efficient browsing with GraphQL. Stripe for credit card payment processing.
• Designed and implemented backend architecture, focusing on scalability for high-traffic music sharing features.
• Developed APIs and front-end components that enhanced user experiences and ensured seamless interaction with GraphQL.
• Technologies: React, AntD, JavaScript, MongoDB, GraphQL, Stripe, Figma, Render, Express, Mongoose, JWT, Node.

TrailBuddy | https://github.com/anewgard41/TrailBuddy

https://trail-buddy-cary-nc-4eb34ba4009f.herokuapp.com/

• Trail finding application with a social media component that facilitates the sharing of hiking experiences. Find friends and trails, go hiking, and share your experiences.

• Architected the backend database and API integrations to facilitate user-generated content and social sharing for hikers.

• Technologies: Handlebars, Express, MySQL, Sequelize, Tailwind CSS, Node.

Experience

Sales Development Representative                                                   December 2024 - Present

CivicPlus                                                                                                                             Durham, NC

• CivicPlus is a SaaS technology company dedicated to powering government operations and empowering positive experiences for residents.
• Responsible for generating new business opportunities by following proven processes to prospect into business accounts.
• Consistently leveraged my programming skills to understand and communicate the technical aspects of CivicPlus software to potential clients.

Software Engineer Volunteer                                                                 July 2024 - Present

WeVote                                                                                                                             Oakland, CA

• Contributed to the creation, implementation, and maintenance of features on the Web Application and Server at WeVote, a non profit dedicated to information and voter literacy.
• Developed an extensive understanding for how a technology company operates at a national and global scale. Collaborated with a distributed team using Agile methodologies to meet deadlines.

• Identified, documented, and reported multiple bugs using Jira, ensuring clear, technical communication with cross-functional teams for timely resolution.

• Optimized Web App performance using lighthouse and advanced React techniques.

Manager                                                                                  October 2020 – May 2024

Joe Van Gogh                                                                                                          Chapel Hill, NC 

• Successfully managed daily operations of a beloved, local coffee shop, ensuring smooth workflow and exceptional customer service. Supervised a team of nine employees, providing training, guidance, and performance feedback to ensure high standards of service.
• Praised for an excellent work environment due to rigorous hiring standards.
• Facilitated the transition from Square to Toast POS, overseeing setup and staff training.
• ServeSafe Certified

Teacher Assistant/Counselor                                                                 June 2022 - August 2022

NC Governor’s School                                                                      Winston-Salem State University, NC 

• Led and facilitated classes at an exalted summer program for gifted high school students. Assisted teachers with curriculum planning, student engagement, teaching classes, leading labs, and nerding out over biology and technology. Directly responsible for the health and well being of 30 students.
• Led seminars and weekly elective activities such as guided ornithological tours and talks on the intersections of bird song and classical music.