Gina's Portfolio

Culture4Kids - Crowdfunding Backend

Culture4Kids - A crowdfunding platform supporting Aboriginal children in care

Through this project, I explored the technical aspects of backend development using Python and Django Rest Framework. This hands-on experience enhances my ability as a Scrum Master to empathise with the challenges faced by developers, support efficient API design, and ensure alignment with project goals. The crowdfunding platform features a comprehensive API with token-based authentication, endpoints for creating, updating, and deleting projects and pledges, and strict permission control to ensure security and data integrity. Skills demonstrated include API design, database modeling, user authentication, and deploying backend services on platforms like Heroku.

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Culture4Kids - Crowdfunding Frontend

I developed a crowdfunding platform as part of my She Codes Plus course, supporting grassroots cultural programs for Aboriginal children in care. The application integrates seamlessly with the backend API to enable real-time data interactions, project tracking, and responsive design principles. Skills demonstrated include component-based development, state management, API integration, and deployment using Netlify. The frontend prioritises accessibility and mobile-first design, ensuring a smooth user experience across devices. Through this hands-on experience, I gained deeper technical insights, enhancing my ability as a Scrum Master to empathise with developers, understand their workflows, and better support Agile delivery.

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SKA Observatory Work Experience

As part of the SKAO Astro Tutorials project, I designed simulations for radio telescope arrays,leveraging Python libraries and advanced data visualisation techniques. These simulations enable users to customise telescope configurations, observe galaxies through visualisations, and score observations based on resolution, sensitivity, and UV coverage. I also contributed to refining user interactivity, improving observation scores, and exploring optimal configurations for specific goals. The experience not only expanded my technical skills in data-heavy projects but also equips me as a Scrum Master to foster collaboration across technical disciplines and guide Agile teams in tackling complex, data-driven challenges.

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End to End Data Engineering Project

This project showcases the implementation of an end-to-end data engineering pipeline using tools from the modern data stack. It demonstrates how to extract, load, and transform (ELT) data into a unified, analytics-ready format for a fictional e-commerce company. Key focus areas include data modeling, testing, documentation, and version control. The pipeline integrates Airbyte for data ingestion, dbt for transformations, and Dagster for orchestration, all running in a Dockerised environment. These experiences inform my ability to coach Agile teams on refining their workflows and improving delivery pipelines.

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Job Application Tracker Project

I initiated and developed a Job Application Tracker app using Flask, Bootstrap, and SQLAlchemy to practice my skills and share useful code with my She Codes cohort. The app enables users to track job applications, monitor deadlines, and follow up on opportunities in one convenient location. Building this Flask-based application demonstrates my ability to build full-stack applications, implement user-focused features, and deploy a functional app in a production environment. It's designed to solve a real-world problem efficiently and effectively. This experience enhances my ability as a Scrum Master to support Agile teams in refining processes and optimising delivery.

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Flask Health Tracker Project

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This project leverages Flask's flexibility to develop a lightweight web application for a health tracker that empowers users to track their fitness journey. By logging data on exercise, meditation, and sleep users can identify patterns through interactive charts, making health insights more accessible. The development environment was configured successfully, and the application was deployed to Vercel without issues. However, Vercel has recently transitioned from PostgreSQL to Neo4j as their supported database solution. As a result, applications utilizing SQLAlchemy with PostgreSQL are no longer directly compatible with Vercel's deployment environment. This highlights the importance of considering platform-specific database support when selecting deployment solutions.

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DDDiamond Smash Game

DDDiamond Smash is an engaging, browser-based game developed for DDD Perth. This interactive project combines JavaScript and CSS to create a dynamic and responsive gaming experience. Players aim to smash diamonds while avoiding decoys, with custom animations, sound effects, and a scoring system that tracks high scores and live progress.

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Python Weather Project

CSV weather data being processed into readable weather summaries, showcasing data transformation and automation skills.

I developed a program to process weather data from CSV files and generate meaningful text-based summaries. By transforming raw data into human-readable forecasts, this project demonstrates my ability to work with large datasets and automate complex data processing tasks.