Valerie Russell's Portfolio
![Photo of Valerie](images/screenshots/original/developer-portrait.jpeg)
About Me
I'm a biologist turned web developer! I discovered my passion for science and healthcare during my undergraduate career at Michigan State University. Some of my favorite courses that I took during that time were mechanisms of disease, molecular pathogenesis, physiology, neuroscience of learning, personality psychology, clinical immunology, and virology.
Over the course of 2021, I discovered a new love for web development and computer programming. For me, it incorporates the best of everything: a scientific, logical approach to problems, a need for discerning and resolving small errors, an opportunity to be creative, and a limitless potential to help those in need.
I've spent the past year developing my technical skills as a web developer. I received a certificate in full-stack web development from Michigan State University, and I have obtained over 10 other certifications relevant to building a stellar website with a strong digital presence.
Below are a few web development projects I have created or worked with a team to create. For additional projects, feel free to visit my GitHub profile at the bottom of this page.
Projects
Full-Stack Applications
![WallPro home page](images/screenshots/original/wallpro-screenshot.png)
WallPro
Business to business solution that expedites the process of ordering vinyl installation materials.
Deployed Website GitHub Repository![Debugged and Deconstructed home page](images/screenshots/resized/debugged-screenshot-resized.png)
Debugged & Deconstructed
RESTful API that allows logged in users to write and edit blog posts about web development.
Deployed Website GitHub RepositoryFront-End Applications
![Quote Generator homepage](images/screenshots/original/quote-generator-screenshot.png)
Quote Generator
Simple UI that displays random inspirational quotes. Built with React.
Deployed Website GitHub Repository![Markdown Previewer homepage](images/screenshots/original/markdown-previewer-screenshot.png)
Markdown Previewer
Dynamically parses markdown into HTML on screen.
Deployed Website GitHub Repository![Palindrome Checker homepage](images/screenshots/original/palindromes-screenshot.png)
Palindrome Checker
Determines whether a given user input is a palindrome. Built with SASS and React.
Deployed Website GitHub Repository![Sketch Pad homepage](images/screenshots/original/sketchifypro-screenshot.png)
Sketch Pad
Utilizes DOM manipulation and events so that users can sketch a picture on the page.
Deployed Website GitHub RepositoryBack-End Applications
![Ecommerce back-end](images/screenshots/resized/ecommerce-screenshot-resized.png)
E-Commerce Site
A functional back-end for an e-commerce site. Users can create, read, update, and delete product information as needed.
GitHub Repository![Command line employee tracker](images/screenshots/original/view-all-departments.png)
Employee Tracker
Simple CMS solution to view and modify basic employee data for an organization via the command line.
GitHub Repository![Command line fitness calculator](images/screenshots/original/fitness-calc-heart-screenshot.png)
Fitness Calculator
A CLI solution built with Python for calculating fitness measurements such as body mass index (BMI), estimated protein intake recommendations, and heart rate.
GitHub Repository![Command line HTML generator](images/screenshots/original/html-generator-screenshot.png)
HTML Template Generator
A CLI solution for generating HTML templates with important meta tags for SEO.
GitHub Repository