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Damena Jackson

@damenajackson

I build scalable full-stack web applications with React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Azure.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build user-focused web applications with collaborative Agile teams, contributing across React, Node.js, databases, and API development while continuing to grow as a full-stack engineer.

I'm building an Azure-integrated application at Digital Aid Seattle for a senior advocacy nonprofit, collaborating with engineers and project managers in Scrum to serve organizational users.

I engineered a client reporting system with dynamic filtering, custom report generation, real-time data syncing, and audit logging. I develop React and TypeScript features with TanStack Query and integrate them with a FastAPI and Pydantic backend and Azure Database.

I've also built full-stack projects including a Cosmetic Tracker, a real-time social media platform with direct messaging, and an authenticated message board with role-based access control. My work includes REST APIs, relational database design, secure sessions, authentication, and CRUD functionality.

After managing a classroom and designing individualized learning activities as a Head Teacher, I bring collaboration, planning, and user-focused problem solving to software development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Software Engineer

Digital Aid Seattle

May 2026 - Present (3 months)

Collaborated with engineers and project managers using Scrum to deliver an Azure integrated application for a senior advocacy nonprofit. Engineered a client reporting system with dynamic filtering, custom report generation, real-time data syncing, and audit logging.

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Head Teacher

Saint Frances of Rome

Aug 2024 - Jul 2026 (1 year 11 months)

Managed a classroom of 20 children ages 3-5, implementing weekly lesson plans and individualized activities to support developmental growth.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Odin Project logoTP

The Odin Project

Fullstack Engineering Certificate, Computer Science

2025 - 2026

Completed a 9-month intensive fullstack engineering curriculum in JavaScript, React, Node, and TDD.

Northern Illinois University logoNU

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Child Development

2018 - 2022

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Child Development.

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