Annika J Nicol's Portfolio

about me

Enthusiastic and innovative professional with a sharp technical acumen, passion for software development, solid educational background, and over six years’ success in front-end and application development. Astute knowledge of the entire software development process from design and development to testing and deployment. Skilled in translating UX concepts into code, developing new user features, and participating in code reviews. Proficient in crafting code for various software functions, testing the functionality of applications, and designing API schemas. Keen expertise in discussing requirements with users, updating and debugging existing systems, and writing clean and reusable code. Quick learner and excellent team player with ability to propel projects and teams to peak results. Instrumental in collaborating with designers, developers, clients, and other product stakeholders to enhance product features, functionality, and reliability. Solid communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Curiosity to learn new tools and technologies.

I am most interested in progressive and community affiliated projects and seek out opportunities to align my passions with my skills. I am particularly interested in working on projects benefitting environmental sustainability, accessibility, LGBTQ2SIA+ folks, and otherwise marginalized groups and causes. 

skills

• TYPESCRIPT/REACT Developed contract marketplace websites and mobile app
• IONIC/CORDOVA/CAPACITOR Continuously lead deployments for IOS/Android apps
• HTML/CSS/JQUERY/ANGULAR Learned in university and work with them daily
• REST API Worked and created API frameworks
• WORDPRESS TEMPLATES Creator of multiple wordpress themes
• PHP/MYSQL FRAMEWORK Created an inventory system using Laravel & MYSQL
• PYTHON/JAVA/C/C# Used these languages in various projects
• .NET Created an applications and tools using .NET framework
• GIT Used git for the last 6 years to manage and update projects
• NODE JS The Complete Node js Developer Course, Udemy 2019
• WEB A11Y Completed several accessibility courses including AODA Training
• UNITY Created a game and a 3D environment using Unity’s Gaming platform

experience

Software Engineer • Astreya / Conneq

TORONTO August 2022 – November 2024

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Played a lead role in the development and launch of mobile and web applications catering to both gig workers and gig coordinators, facilitating seamless scheduling and task management. The start-up earned over 5 million dollars in investments until being acquired in May 2024. Earned two promotions with the first year of joining Conneq.

Conneq later became Astreya when they acquired their services in May 2024.

Developer Contract • University of Toronto / York University

TORONTO March 2021 – Current

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Worked closely with York University and University of Toronto Professors to understand their research and vision to curate a website that they can maintain and update themselves with WordPress.

Created a WordPress plugin that gets the storytellers’ data and automatically emails the storyteller a Zoom link that allows them to record their story.

APP DEVELOPER • Interad

TORONTO September 2020 – Current

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After working 15 months with the Company I was promoted to App Developer. Working with .NET frameworks.

Main the online banking site for one of Canada’s largest banks.

FRONT-END DEVELOPER • Interad

TORONTO June 2019 – September 2020

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Worked alongside the web development team at Interad to help provide our clients with a secure, accessible and engaging web experience.

My main role on the team is managing the WordPress sites for our clients. Creating themes and plugins from scratch, using my HTML/CSS/JS and PHP/MYSQL knowledge.

EQUIPMENT & ANCILLARIES COORDINATOR • Butterfield & Robinson

FRANCE 2018

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Provided support to their European Operations team in managing inventories of all technical equipment and ancillaries used on B&R European trips.

Provided technical assistance for B&R guides on the road.

SALES ASSOCIATE & TECHNICIAN • Gears Bike Shop

MISSISSAUGA 2014 – 2019

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Specialized in the sales of high road bikes and cycling gear.

Utilized my thorough knowledge of products and associated maintenance techniques to solve customer needs and sell an average of 20 bikes a week.

projects

RepresentASIAN Project — I was the sole developer on this Project for Interad. Created a WordPress Theme from scratch and designed the often complicated WordPress Dashboard to be very simple to use and edit their site after launch.

Beyond Bullying Project — I redesigned and developed their Wordpress site. I added a form that allowed them to easily and efficiently collect their participants information and send them a zoom link to share their story. This feature was tailored to Beyond Bullying's research project to insure they are securely saved to York University's network.

For the Record — asked racialized and/or LGBTQ+ young women and non-binary folx in NYC, Melbourne, and Toronto how the pandemic has shaped the ways they understand and navigate risk.

contact

please contact me at annikajnicol@gmail.com for any further inquires

other hobbies and interests

Board Games

International Biking Touring

Sci-Fi Books

Competitive Basketball

Jazz and folk music

Rock Climbing