I am a Junior Web Developer interested in Full Stack development. I graduated from the University of Kansas and came to Japan in 2007. I've worked as an English teacher and translator for many years, but changed direction in 2016 and began to learn Web Development. I've always been interested in coding, having dabbled in Java, C++, and QBasic when I was a child. However, it wasn't until joining Launch School, an online school for developers, that I I progressed beyond the basics and learned the fundamentals to become a Web Developer. My Technology Toolbox: Languages: JavaScript, Ruby, HTML 5, CSS 3, Testing: Jasmine, Minitest, Rspec, Capybara Databases: Sqlite, PostgreSQL IDE: Sublime Deployment: Heroku, GitHub Pages, Getforge Version Control: Git, GitHub Frameworks/Libraries: Ruby on Rails, Node.js, Backbone, jQuery, Pug, Stylus, Handlebars, Underscore, Express, Sinatra, Bootstrap My interests include board games like Japanese Mahjong, Chess, and Shogi. I also enjoy reading, and learning about new technology. I'm the type of person that when I decide something, I do it 100%. When I picked up running, I practiced for a half-marathon in my area. When I started weight lifting, I joined a local amateur body building competition. I apply myself fully to whatever I'm committed to. I'm familiar with both Front End and Back End concerns, and proficient with Ruby, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, jQuery, Backbone, Node, Express, SQL, and other related technologies.