Maria Sanchez
I’m an AWS Data Engineer / Software Developer living in the United States. I am passionate about all things STEM-related, data analytics, learning new technologies, programming, problem-solving, and using my creativity.
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    AWS Data Engineer

    I enjoy creating dataset solutions such as managing data migration services into a cloud-native architecture. I have experience with RDBMS like PostgreSQL, MySQL, Amazon RDS, and Amazon Aurora.

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    Software Developer

    I aim to write well-designed, high-quality, reliable, testable, efficient, and maintainable code. As technology choices are always changing, I remain open to exploring new technologies and ideas every day.

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    Programmer

    Solving problems with code is an exciting challenge to me. I have a solid foundation in object-oriented principles, common design patterns, and am well versed in languages such as Java, JavaScript, SQL, HTML5, and CSS.

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    Math Educator

    I love to connect with people and share what I have learned. As a former Math Teacher, I am committed to a life-long journey in the teaching and learning process. The subjects I have taught are Algebra II, Geometry, and Trigonometry.

About Me
I am a former Math Teacher with a career change into software development and data engineering. I'm interested in working on big data solutions, building applications people can use, and I have a passion for continuously learning newer technologies.
Github
github.com/sanchezm5
Website
www.sanchezmaria.com
Address
Clifton, New Jersey
Email
sanchez157m@gmail.com
Publications
msanchez157.medium.com
Linked In
linkedin.com/in/maria-m-sanchez/
Projects
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Hopper Bakery
Hopper Bakery is an e-commerce website built (by a team of 4) with Node, Express, React, Redux, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Sequelize, Stripe, and PostgreSQL. Both logged-in and non-logged-in users can browse items, add to cart, and checkout using Stripe.
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Stwitter System
Stwitter is a simplified social media service that allows a user to create posts, search for posts by name of the poster or an id number, and add comments to posts that have been created. The backend Stwitter System has been designed with a microservices architecture, a Feign client, a Comment Queue Consumer, Caching, Spring Cloud Config Server and Eureka Service Registry.
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N Queens Problem
How can n queens be placed on an n x n chessboard so that no two queens are on the same row, column or diagonal? The 3D library, Three.js is used to create an interactive approach to model solving the problem for n = 4 queens on a 4 x 4 chessboard. The chessboard is a plane made up of line segments and each queen is represented by a cube. There may be more than one solution.
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Backend System for a Car Website
The Vehicles API is implemented using Java and Spring Boot, which communicates with a pricing microservice and a maps web service. It provides a view of vehicle data details including its price and address. The REST API is documented using Swagger API.
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Joyn
JOYN is an event consensus app implemented with smart contract logic and a naive blockchain. The app was built (by a team of 4) with Node, Express, Sequelize, PostgreSQL, React, JavaScript, Redux, and the Eventbrite API. A user can browse events, invite others to an event, and tickets will only be purchased once all invitees have confirmed they will be going to the event.
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Super Duper Drive Cloud Storage
Super Duper Drive is an application for simple file storage and the management of notes and passwords. The backend development is built with Java & Spring Boot, the frontend with Thymeleaf, and its application tests with Selenium.
Work Experience
  • 03/2021 - Present
    Remote Learning
    AWS Data Engineer Trainee - Quintrix Solutions, Inc.
    • • Participating in a remote learning train-to-hire program for an AWS Data Engineering role • Created a personal portfolio & online resume/CV WordPress website hosted on AWS • Utilized AWS Data Migration Services, RDS, & Amazon Aurora to demonstrate how legacy databases can be migrated from its source into a cloud-native architecture
  • 05/2019 - 08/2019
    Jersey City, NJ
    Java Developer Student - Rutgers Java Bootcamp
    • • Completed a Continuing Studies Program focused on backend web development using Java, Spring Boot, SQL, MySQL, and Microservices • Independently built a simplified social media service that allows a user to create posts, search for posts by name or an id number, and add comments to posts that have been created
  • 08/2018 - 12/2018
    New York, NY
    Software Engineering Student - Grace Hopper Academy
    • • Completed an intense, highly selective program focused on JavaScript, Node, Express, React, and SQL, as well as data structures and algorithms • Worked on agile teams to build an event consensus app and a bakery e-commerce website, both projects built using the NERD stack • Independently built an interactive 3D manipulative to help users model solving the n Queens Problem, where n = 4
  • 09/2010 - 06/2018
    Newark, NJ
    Mathematics Teacher - Saint Vincent Academy
    • • Instructed 9th-12th grade levels of Algebra II, Geometry, and Trigonometry • Developed creative lesson plans and interactive activities that incorporated various forms of technology and problem-solving skills • Assessed student learning by creating on-going methods of evaluation utilizing multimedia platforms • Collaborated with Math Department to organize, prepare, and revise curriculum course outlines • Implemented appropriate modifications to meet the individual needs of students
My Skills
Java & Spring Boot Web Development
JavaScript, Node, & Express
SQL, PostgreSQL, & MySQL
HTML5, CSS, React, & Redux
AWS & Cloud Native Architecture
TDD, JUnit, & Selenium
Education
  • 05/2019 - 08/2019
    Jersey City, NJ
    Rutgers Continuing Studies Program
    • Java Bootcamp: 12 weeks, Completed a Java Program from the Rutgers Center of Continuing Professional Development. Focused on backend web development including Spring Framework, RDBMS, and Cloud-Native Architecture.
  • 08/2018 - 12/2018
    New York, NY
    Grace Hopper Program at Fullstack Academy
    • Fullstack Web Development: 17 weeks, 1000+ hours, highly selective software engineering immersive program for women. Focused on data structures, algorithms, and the NERD stack, with project work incorporating Agile workflow and Github.
  • Graduated in 2017
    Montclair, NJ
    Montclair State University
    • Master of Science in Mathematics: Concentration in Math Education, GPA 3.4
  • Graduated in 2010
    Wayne, NJ
    William Paterson University
    • Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Secondary Education, GPA 3.5
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