
Billy Sterling
About Me
I am a Web Development professional with extensive experience in the development, maintenance, and management of business applications. My I.T. career experience has predominantly been in online banking and airline flight scheduling applications. Web development has always fascinated me and the time was right to make the transition into this field. I completed the Georgia Tech full stack coding bootcamp where I acquired skills in frontend and backend web development
I believe that my technical skills combined with my ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with both colleagues and clients towards the fulfillment of goals makes me a valuable asset to any team.
My hobbies include woodworking and DIY home projects, music, and all things motorcycle. Hands on and not afraid to get said hands dirty, always trying to do the best job possible.
Thanks for taking the time to visit my page, and please check out my projects on the portfolio page.
Resume
Education
Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp
Georgia Institute of TechnologyCompleted the Georgia Tech Full Stack Coding Bootcamp, an intensive 24-week long boot camp dedicated to designing and building web applications.
Skills Learned: JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js, Express, HTML5/CSS3, Bootstrap, Git, React.js, Responsive Design, API/JSON, RESTful API, Firebase, MySQL, Ajax, and Command Line.
Topics Covered: Database Theory, API's, Agile Methodologies, Presentation Skills, Research Methods, System Administration, Test-Driven Development, Social Coding Best Practices, Computer Science.
Bachelor of Science: Industrial Management
Georgia Institute of TechnologyMajor: Industrial Management Minor: Textile Engineering
Experience
Software Support Engineer
Oct 2014 - Current NCR / Digital InsightResponsible for installing, troubleshooting and analyzing application code and configuration settings in order to install and implement Digital Insight's financial product offerings
Programmer / Analyst
July 2013 - March 2014 Cultura TechnologiesDevelopment, maintenance, and testing of Cultura’s AGRIS Agricultural Business Management System
Senior Systems Engineer
May 2000 - July 2013 InnovataDevelopment and maintenance of airline schedule and timetable applications.
Soft Skills
Customer Interaction
Troubleshooting
Database Design
Technical Support
Quality Assurance
Documentation
Troubleshooting
Requirements Analysis
Program Management
Team Player
Coding Skills
JavaScript
jQuery
Node.js
Express.js
HTML5/CSS3
UNIX
MySQL
MongoDB
Ajax
Scripting
Testimonials

"Working with Billy for several years was a true pleasure. I always looked forward to collaborating with him on projects at NCR, as I knew I would get unmatched dedication, attention detail and critical thinking. In addition to his excellence in software support, I have experienced first hand Billy's patience, courtesy, and empathy when dealing with customers. He is a sharp, technically gifted professional."

I had the pleasure of working and managing Billy for a couple of years while we worked for NCR. Billy was an excellent team player and always went above and beyond to make sure that clients were happy with our products and services. Billy will make a great addition to any team.

Billy will not let go… and that’s a great thing! If there’s a complicated issue that needs heavy research, you can rely on Billy to drive it to resolution. He takes a great pride in digging deep on technical issues. He has a wide scope of knowledge, a great knack to think problems through logically, and knows when & how to engage cross-functional teams. People - internal teams and customers alike - enjoy working with Billy, as he’s always professional and personable. I was fortunate to have Billy on my team, and he is a big value add to any technical team.

I have been blessed to work with Billy in the GA Tech Full Stack Coding Bootcamp since October 2018. We worked together on the same project team using an Agile development method and our team enjoyed working together so much that we continued to meet for daily standups even when we didn't have project-related work to complete. Billy's advice and guidance has been invaluable to me as a newcomer to the tech industry. He has a depth of knowledge and experience that I can only hope to rival someday and I see him as a mentor. Billy is persistent and motivated to create excellent products that meet real-world needs and is not daunted by complex problems- he rolls up his sleeves and solves them. Billy's communication skills, humility, honesty, and sense of humor set him apart and I proudly recommend him as an amazing asset to any organization.
Portfolio

US States Guessing Game
JavaScript Project
Crystal Collector Game
JQuery Project
Star Trek Trivia Game
JQuery & Timers Project
GifTastic gif Generator
AJAX API Project
Train Scheduler
Firebase Database Project
Behavioral Data Tracker
Group Project Phase 1
LIRI CLI Search App
Node.js Project
Node.js CLI Word Guess Game
Node.js & Constructor CLI Project
Node.js and mySQL 'Bamazon' CLI Online Store Simulator
Node.js & mySQL CLI Project
Node.js and Express Online 'Friend Finder' Project
Full Stack Node.js Application Deployed on Heroku
Node.js, Express, and Sequelize Project
Full Stack Sequelize App Deployed on Heroku
Behavioral Data Tracker 2.0
Group Project Phase 2
Atlanta Business Chronicle Scraper
Full Stack MongoDB / Cheerio App on Heroku