Hey there!
I'm a software developer based in Eugene, Oregon, originally from Tallinn, Estonia. I enjoy solving problems and coding ideas into reality,
appreciating the challenges and opportunities that come with technology. Outside of coding, I love spending time outdoors with my partner
and our two golden retrievers, enjoying all the beautiful hiking Oregon has to offer. With a coffee (or tea!) always within reach,
I like working on coding projects that are people-centric, and engaging in the occasional fascinating biology project.
I love to connect and work with others who share a passion for making meaningful technology.
Technical Team Lead for Local Contexts Hub — a full-stack application used for Indigenous data labeling.
Developed from the ground up using PostgreSQL, Python (Django), and vanilla Javascript,
hosted on Google App Engine and maintained in multiple environments.
Developed and maintained an API using the Django Rest Framework that allows users to get
Local Contexts Labels and integrate them into other archives and databases such as
ArchiveSpace and the Manaaki Whenua Systematics Data Collection.
Collaborate across departments to identify requirements and distill them into software
designs and implementations.
Recently incorporated non-profit Local Contexts used to be a collaborative project for which I contracted under
Biocode LLC from July 2020 and then New York University from
June 2021 - November 2021, all funded by various New Zealand and US based grants,
including the Andrew W. Mellon Grant.
Designed and developed user interfaces using HTML/CSS with JavaScript and APIs to display biological data. Addressed issues in project repositories.
Designed, developed, and maintained data-driven applications using JavaScript, Hugo, ChartJS, HTML/CSS with the GEOME API hosted on Netlify.
Built and maintained website based on founder’s specifications. Added and edited blog posts and updated content. General technical support and troubleshooting for the organization.
Taught students web development basics through a preset curriculum. Provided feedback to students on projects they worked on. Supported other instructors during lessons by helping students with classwork and addressing questions.
GPA: 4.0
Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp
International Business Track
The hub is a portal that allows Indigenous communities to adapt TK and BC Labels to contextual needs and for Researchers and Institutions to generate Notices. Built with Python/Django, JavaScript, Django REST Framework, HTML/Jinja and CSS. Hosted on Google App Engine with PostgreSQL backend. For more information: https://localcontexts.org/
Redesigned and updated the landing page UI of AmphibiaWeb which connects people around the world by synthesizing and sharing information about amphibians to enable research, education, and conservation.
A complete rework of the user interface of the original Amphibian Disease Portal using Hugo for static site generation and the GEOME API due to the project’s migration to a new database. When the project is complete, the user will be able to look up scientific data associated with the fungi that are affecting amphibian populations around the world. Built with JavaScript, ChartJS, Hugo and HTML/CSS.
User Interface for the Functional Trait Resource for Environmental Studies (FuTRES) service which assembles functional trait data measured at the specimen level which is then stored and aggregated with the intention of sharing. Built with JavaScript, Hugo and HTML/CSS.