Hello, my name is

Derek Benak

I am a recent SU web development certificate graduate seeking to use new skills to change careers into a technical position. I have completed over 30 coding projects and created a personal portfolio deployed and hosted on GitHub. Built four end of quarter projects using the first four phases of the IT project life cycle.

Skills Overview

I have more than nine years experience in the professional world. Below is a quick overview of my main technical skill sets and tools I use. Here is a link to download a copy of my resume. Check out my online resume.

Frontend

  • Vue.js
  • Javascript
  • HTML/CSS
  • Node.js
  • Bootstrap
  • Wordpress

Data

  • Data Analysis
  • Tableau
  • SQL

Others

  • UX/Wireframing
  • Usability Testing
  • Google Analytics

Featured Projects

Capstone Project Home Screen
Course: WATS 4030

This project was written using Vue.js to create multiple Vue pages to create a comprehensive translator that each has a different API.

WATS 4030 Capstone Project

  • Vue
  • API
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS
Sun Times Project Results Screen
Course: WATS 4000

The goal of this project was to build a single page application using Vue.js. My application pulls API data to show visitors the sunrise & sunset times by geographic coordinates.

Sun Times

  • Vue
  • API
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS
User Science Journal homepage with post listings
Course: WATS 4010

This project is designed to help me practice your use of common CSS properties and patterns.

User Science Journal

  • WordPress
  • Google Analytics
  • Usability Testing
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Contact Me

If you're interested in contacting me to learn more about any of my projects, my skillset, or even to simply just say hello, then please feel free to email me or click the button below to use the form on the contact page.
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