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Hello, I'm

Carter Gillam

Software Developer

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About Me

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Experience

1.5+ years
Frontend/Backend Development

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Education

Queen's University

Bachelor of Computing - Software Design Specialization

Hey there, I’m Carter — an extroverted full-stack developer who stands out by combining technical skills with creativity, strong communication, and leadership.

Beyond building software, I’ve developed my people skills through experiences like teaching martial arts, acting in major campaigns, and running a successful photography business.

Whether it’s on set, collaborating with a team, or coding innovative solutions, I thrive in fast-paced environments, connect easily with others, and deliver results.

My mix of technical expertise and creative experiences helps me approach challenges with a fresh perspective and excel in any project.

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Skills

Full-Stack Development

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Python

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Java

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JavaScript

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HTML

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CSS

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React

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C++

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C#

Development Tools & Software

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Git

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GitHub

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Figma

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VS Code

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Unity

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MongoDB

My Professional

Work Experience

Full-Stack Web Developer

First Choice Martial Arts - Contract/Part-Time

Hamilton, Ontario

  • Developed a user/class management system (Flask, MongoDB), currently in early alpha, enabling parents/students to manage schedules and attendance.
  • Built a dynamic UI using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, featuring a responsive calendar (via Flatpickr) for admins and users.
  • Implemented secure RESTful APIs for authentication, class scheduling, and booking, with JWT handling session management.
  • Currently conducting alpha testing to identify and resolve bugs, prioritizing reliability through robust error handling and data validation.

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Projects

Palette Hero

Jump, dash, and switch shoe colors to navigate through vibrant, shifting blocks, all while avoiding getting stuck in the middle of the action!

Led project planning and created a unique movement system, implementing 10+ gameplay systems (character/mob movement, menu scripts, terrain/camera control).

Designed and integrated custom sprites and animations, promoting iterative testing to refine mechanics.

Flight Search Booking System

Flight Search Booking System

A responsive application for searching and booking flights with real-time database updates.

Converted Figma UI/UX designs into responsive HTML/CSS and built a Flask backend with MongoDB for user and booking data.

Conducted code coverage, integration, and E2E tests to ensure reliability, maintaining collaborative development with Git/GitHub.

Personal Portfolio Website

Personal Portfolio Website

A fully responsive portfolio to showcase projects and experience.

Created a modern interface using HTML and CSS, optimized for all devices with media queries.

Deployed to GitHub Pages with continuous updates for streamlined version control.

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