Hi, I'm Heather!

A front end developer creating clean, elegant code in Claremont, CA.

Projects

Sticky Notes UI

Sticky Notes UI

Greenfield project to create a classic sticky notes app with add, delete, edit, and search functionality.

Skills: React, ES6, JSX, Managing data flow, Manipulating the DOM

Tools: Code Sandbox

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Guess the Word Game

Guess the Word Game

Players guess the word by entering one letter at a time. If the player guesses the word correctly before they use up their allotted guesses, they win!

Skills: Vanilla JavaScript, manipulating the DOM

Tools: GitHub, JSON

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Unplugged Retreat Project

Unplugged Retreat

This multi-page, responsive site for a tech retreat center uses FlexBox and mobile-first design.

Skills: HTML5, CSS3, FlexBox, responsive coding

Tools: PhotoShop, Chrome Dev Tools, Visual Studio Code

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Rogue Pickings

Rogue Pickings

A clean, simple home page for a pop-up food truck. I converted this originally static page to responsive using FlexBox.

Skills: CSS3, HTML5, FlexBox, Media queries, Responsive typography

Tools: GitHub, Visual Studio Code

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GitHub Repo Gallery

GitHub Repo Gallery

A gallery that pulls data from GitHub’s API to showcase repos. Users can click on a repo to see more info and a link to the repo.

Skills: APIs, Vanilla JavaScript, manipulating the DOM, search functionality

Tools: GitHub

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Skills

Developer Skills

JavaScript

React

HTML and CSS

Responsive web development

Git and GitHub

Tech Stack

Chrome Dev Tools

PhotoShop

GitHub Pages

FTP and Web Hosting

Hi! I'm Heather Stout Svanidze.

I’m a front end developer with experience building dynamic websites and a strong background in cross-cultural communication.

After over a decade in French-English translation and international project management, I was ready to pivot to a career with more room for innovation and variety. I had learned some HTML as a grad student and remembered loving it, so I decided to break into web development. I enjoy the challenging combination of creativity and problem-solving that development provides.
When I’m not coding, you can find me rereading Jane Austen, playing music, or exploring the vast nature of Southern California.

Can't wait to work with you!