Hi there! I'm Katarina, a former lawyer turned web developer.
My journey into software began at Hive Helsinki, where collaboration and peer-to-peer project-based learning are at the core of the pedagogy.
I'm a self-motivated learner, who's tackled solo projects and worked with other students. This allowed me to enhance important soft skills, such as adaptability and communication.
Drawing from my legal background, I approach programming with a keen eye for detail and creative problem-solving.
My interest in cyber security helps me to create websites that are not only user-firendly and maintainable, but also protected against potential threats.
Skills & Experiences
React
HTML
Styled Components
PostgreSQL
Framer Motion
PHP
Gatsby
JavaScript
CSS
Node
MySQL
Tailwind CSS
C
Git
Education
In addition to the projects included in my core studies at Hive Helsinki, I've taken several online courses, including Complete Web Development Bootcamp and Joy of React.
I recently completed the Women in Technology program, an employment program offered by ACCES Employment. During the program, I enhanced my skills and began learning Java, a journey I'm continuing as I expand my expertise in web development. I'm also exploring the underlying functions of the web, computer communication, and the fundamentals of ethical web hacking via TryHackMe's learning paths.
Volunteering
- TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 2024 (Course Marshal)
- Junction Hackathon 2022 (Sustainability Team member)
- React Finland Conference 2022 (stage operations, general support for participants and partners)
- Finnish Model United Nations 2017 (Head of the Sustainability, Food & Beverages Team)
Selected Projects
Matcha
Full-stack Tinder-like dating platform. Users can create a profile, browse suggested profiles, search by distance, age, fame rating or common tags. Users can like, report and block other users and engage in real-time chat with users that liked them back.
Camagru
Full-stack Instagram-like social media platform that allows users to create a profile, take photos with webcam and upload pictures, edit them with stickers and publish them. Users can like and post comments on pictures.
ft_printf
Printf, or its variations, is one of the most useful functions in any programming language. I recoded printf function using my own C library of almost 80 functions.
Roger Skyline
I learned how to set up a virtual machine, start my own first web server, install and manage several services and secure the server.
Let's get in touch!
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Whether it's discussing potential opportunities, sharing experiences or simply geeking out over the latest tech trends, I'm all ears!
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Feel free to reach out on LinkedIn, via email or use the contact form — I'd love to connect and see how we can support each other's journey.
