About Me

Background

My name is Kris Chamberlin and my dream is to become a well-rounded web developer. My journey started in the spring of 2019 while finishing my last quarter at UC Santa Barbara. Unsure of what to do with my life after college, I came across an ad for web development that peaked my interest. I started learning HTML and CSS over the summer, and quickly fell in love with puzzle-piecing code together.

Immediately after earning my certificate from UC Irvine, Covid-19 hamstrung society. I felt an urge to do my part, no matter how small, so I got a job at my local grocery store. Working there provided invaluable experience with customer service and team collaboration, all while under the pressure of a global pandemic. I continued practicing coding on my off days and in the hours before my shifts started.

While I recognize that working at a grocery store and my history degree do not directly apply to a career in web development, both instilled in me a strong work ethic and a foundation for lifelong learning. I have never been more hungry to prove myself and gain the experience necessary to succeed.

Education

University of California, Irvine | 2019

Full-Stack Web Development Certificate
12-week intensive program that focused on modern programming skills: HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Node.js, MySQL, MongoDB, Express, and React.

University of California, Santa Barbara | 2019

Bachelor of Arts in History
Graduated magna cum laude with 3.81 GPA
Received grade of A on 32-page senior thesis that emphasized research, writing, and critical analysis

Experience

Albertsons | 2020 - present

Frequently provided exceptional customer service
Regularly worked with team members
Recognized by upper management for work ethic