About

Hi, I’m Bennett! It’s nice to meet you. I’ve lived in Philly for six years. I like to bike and walk in our city’s awesome parks. I play drums and guitar, and I love listening to new music.

I’ve been making websites for over a decade. I started self-hosting server applications in 2021. After that, I started building my own web apps. I learned to use the foundational technologies of the web such as HTML, JavaScript and SQL, as well as the newest and most popular tools such as Next.js and Docker.

I gained experience with the developer workflow by using Git and deploying apps with Docker. I’m currently working with a civic coding organization to deliver value to the people of Philadelphia through tech projects.

My goal is to create web experiences that improve peoples’ lives by making their work easier and providing moments of joy.

Skills

Interpersonal and professional

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Leadership
• Creative problem solving
• Prototyping
• Iterative design
• Customer service

Web app development and deployment

• Next.js, Astro
• React, SolidJS, jQuery, Svelte
• Express, Flask
• JavaScript (ES6), Python
• HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• Docker compose, Docker build
• SQL, Sequelize ORM, Postgres
• Linux, BASH, VPS
• Git, Github

Web design and art

• Mockup in vector graphics software, Figma
• Graphic design, illustration
• User testing
• Photography
• Accessibility, ARIA, WCAG

Bookshelf

Here are some books I’ve read: