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Linn Silver

Hello there! I am a Junior Full Stack Developer with a Passion for React, Django and creating seamless and accessible user experiences. My journey in development started with a fascination with how things work behind the scenes, and it grew into a new direction in life that I absolutely love.

My Projects

My projects from the Code Institute that I'm most proud of. Check out the GitHub. You'll find all the information on the projects in the README, along with a link to the deployed app and the code, of course.

  • Sewlot
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    My Full Stack, React, Social media platform for sewing enthusiasts. Together with my drf-API this is my graduating project from the Code Institute.

  • Sew API
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    My drf-API. Together with SewLot is my graduating project from the Code Institute.

  • Scifi Book Club
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    This webpage for a book club was created with Django, Django/allauth and Bootstrap. The Librarian has a full CRUD and users can comment on the book of the month.

  • Make a quiz
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    Python! Python! Python!
    With this command-line application you can create your own quiz and let others play it.

  • To do list
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    My browser-based to-do list is created with HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Using internal memory with JSON to save tasks. Maybe it is simple, but I use it every day.

  • E B Farrier
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    My first webpage is a static web page that informs customers about E B farrier services. It contains a contact form and links to social media.

Educations

  • Full Stack Developer, Code Institute NOV 2022 – MAY 2024
  • CAD Pattern Designer, Stockholms Tillskärarakademi JAN 2006 – JUN 2006
  • Women’s Fashion & Dress Tailoring, Stockholms Tillskärarakademi AUG 2003 – DEC 2005
  • Pattern Construction and Design, Stockholms Tillskärarakademi JAN 2002 – DEC 2002
  • Art Studies, Västerås Art School AUG 2000 – MAY 2001

Experience

Full Stack Developer, Education

Code Institute | NOV 2022 – MAY 2024

Credit-rated of the University of the West of Scotland with 60 SCQF credit points.

Developed programming skills in JavaScript, Python, CSS, and HTML5, focusing on creating efficient, accessible, and scalable code.
Gained experience with frameworks and tools such as React JS, Django, Django REST Framework, REST APIs.
Applied agile development practices, emphasizing code quality and software testing.

Technical Skill set
Technologies

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Python

Frameworks & librarys

React JS Django Django/allauth Python framework Django API REST Framework jQuery Bootstrap 4 Materialize Tailwind CSS jest Flask Unittest

Databases

PostgreSQL SQL JSON Chinook

Version Control + Additional skills

Git GitHub Heroku Cloudinary SEO UX Design Software Testing Agile & Agile Development Gitpod & VS Code MS Office & Windows OS


  • Sales Manager

    Stockholms Sycenter | AUG 2011 – MAY 2022

    Managed sales operations and provided detailed product information to large clients, including businesses and schools.
    Served as a product specialist and conducted courses in various CAD software.
    Designed and maintained the company’s website, enhancing user experience and functionality.

    Key Skills

    Sales, Communication, Presentation skills, Educator, Problem-solving, flexibility, patience, critical thinking.

    Tools

    CAD, WordPress, MS Office, Windows OS, HTML, CSS.


  • Consultant CAD Pattern Designer

    Self-Employed | AUG 2006 – NOV 2023

    Provided consulting services to small design companies, specializing in CAD pattern construction and design.
    Taught design courses tailored to various needs, from beginners to advanced levels.

    Key Skills

    Time planning, Time management, Communication, Flexibility, Critical thinking, Accountability, Problem-solving, Creativity, Design.

    Tools

    CAD, Visma, MS Office, Windows OS, Linux OS.


  • Teacher

    Stockholms Tillskärarakademi | AUG 2011 – JUL 2017

    Led courses in basic fashion sewing and design, instructing students in sewing skills and clothing construction.

    Key Skills

    Educator, Leadership, Communication, Patience.


  • Shop Manager

    SOS Symaskiner | MAY 2005 – JUL 2011

    Managed day-to-day shop operations, including sales, customer interactions, and inventory management.
    Provided product training and start-up lessons to customers, and managed relationships with third-party vendors.

    Key Skills

    Sales, Management, Educator, Problem-solving, Communication, Flexibility.

    Tools


  • Teacher

    Midsommargården | JAN 2003 – MAY 2013

    Teaching all levels of sewing and pattern making.

    Key Skills

    Tools