Denise Stark
I am

a Web Developer.

a React Full Stack Developer.

a Coding Bootcamp Graduate.

a Software Engineer.

About Me

I’m Denise Stark, a Full Stack React Web Developer.

With a passion for creating dynamic and responsive web applications. I began my journey in software development after graduating from Denver University's first all-women coding boot camp in 2019. Over the past five years, I've honed my skills in web development, focusing primarily on React.js and Next.js.

My expertise extends to a wide range of technologies, including React.js, Next.js, TailwindCss, Storybook, Jest, TestCafe, Vitest, TeamCity, HTML, CSS, LESS, GIT, Bitbucket, InVision, Figma, jQuery, Bootstrap, Materialize, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node, ContentLayer, ARC, WAVE, JAWS, Axe,
API's, SQL, MongoDB, Supabase, Jenkins, Victory Charts, Swagger, Screener API, GraphQL, Sitecore, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Adobe Analytics, .NET & C#.
I thrive on tackling complex engineering problems and have a strong analytical mindset, complemented by an unrelenting work ethic.

Before transitioning into software development, I earned a bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences from the University of Northern Colorado. I also gained experience in the banking industry and spent several years as a stay-at-home mom. Currently, I live in Prescott, AZ, with my husband and son. In my free time, I enjoy cycling, snowboarding, and advocating for biker safety laws. I also love hiking with my dog and exploring the mountains, especially on mountain biking adventures with my son.

Fun Facts
over 32,000 miles Cycled
Dean's Honor list
Colorado Native
Helped Rescue 15 Pets
11 Countries Visited
Snowboarder Since 1992
Resume
My Work History
Software Engineer Consultant
Planning Diva | February 2024 - Present

Contributed to a startup venture for the event planning industry, creating an all-inclusive event planning software

Implemented and developed robust code solutions and iterated on features to drive the company's growth

Engineered reusable components to maintain consistency, resulting in accelerated delivery timelines

Designed, developed, and launched a fully functional blog to ensure scalability and user experience

Refactored webpages to enhance mobile responsiveness, ensuring seamless user experience across screen sizes

Developed and launched a careers page, showcasing company culture, job opportunities to attract top talent

✨ Tech used: Next.js, TailwindCss, TypeScript, Contentlayer

Software Engineer
S&P Global Market Intelligence | March 2020 - February 2024
Benefits Online for Merrill Lynch / Bank of America (Client of S&P Global) | October 2022 - February 2024

Contributed to a groundbreaking $16.5 billion sales milestone by developing a transformative application

Project started from infancy in late 2022 to production May 2023 with 4 developers

Developed a compelling demo app crafted to showcase the platform's capabilities and drive sales

Meticulously designed desktop and mobile components to ensure seamless usability and consistency

Build interactive components to reflect designs and implementations from client designs

Implemented robust testing strategies, including unit tests and e2e testing, to guarantee reliability

✨ Tech used: React.js, TailwindCss, Jest, TestCafe, Figma, Storybook



Notified Stock Charts (Client of S&P Global) | November 2023 - January 2024

Infancy to production in 6 weeks, meeting stringent deadlines while exceeding customer expectations

Rewrote Notified iFrame charts, optimizing them for reusability and accessibility across various platforms

Implemented dynamic functions to accommodate the diverse needs and preferences of Notified clients

Developed a Time Range Menu to be fully accessible for a user to navigate using the arrow keys

Ensured a flexible and customizable user experience that resonated with a wide range of users

Tight deadline with a happy customer

✨ Tech used: React.js, CSS, Vitest, Storybook, React Datepicker, MOD Charts, ARC, JAWS



PIMCO - Pacific Investment Management Co (Client of S&P Global) | March 2020 - October 2022

Developed React components from scratch as part of the comprehensive overhaul of the PIMCO website

Created consumable APIs using Node.js and Swagger, enabling seamless integration of reusable components

Became the team expert with Tailwind for all the CSS needs with the new react project

Built interactive components to reflect designs and implementations from client InVision and Figma designs

Built an intuitive search experience that empowered users to navigate through the vast array of products

Used ModCharts and Victory Charts to create engaging visuals for a more interactive web experience

Mentored new Jr. Dev on team and knowledge shared high-level code review with maintenance team

✨ Tech used: React.js, TailwindCss, Jest, Storybook, Swagger, Node API, MOD Charts, ARC, JAWS, InVision, Figma

Associate Web Developer
Medtronic | September 2019 - March 2020

Supported development and design teams with front-end coding for sustaining and new development

Created features for the web operations and marketing teams for enhanced customer service

Supported digital marketing to help users optimize the site for improved marketing using Adobe Analytics

Tested new and sustaining stories from JIRA to insure quality assurance before going live

Authored in AEM to update and create web pages using content briefs from start to deployment

Coding Sensei
Code Ninjas | January 2020 - April 2020

Taught kids to build video games, while learning code, math, and logic puzzles in a fun environment

Used Scratch, Minecraft, Roblox and Robotics to teach programming while playing games


Public Client Pages

My Education
Denver University Coding Bootcamp
2018-2019 | Denver, CO
Denver University's first Women's only Coding Bootcamp

Trilogy Education Coding BootCamp - Javascript Full Stack Web Development An intensive 24-week boot camp dedicated to designing and building web applications. Skills learned consisted of HTML5, CSS, Javascript, JQuery, Bootstrap, Firebase, Node Js, MySQL, MongoDB, Express, Handlebars.js, Sequelize & ReactJS.

University of Northern Colorado, Bachelor's Degree
Greeley, CO
Dean's Honor List

Bachelors in Earth Sciences; Study of Geology, Oceanography, Astronomy, Metrology, and Biology


My Continued Education
Free Code Camp
Free Code Camp's Responsive Web Design Certificate
2020 | Online

Developer Certification, representing approximately 300 hours of coursework

LinkedIn Learning Courses
C# Essential Training: 1 Syntax and Object Oriented Programming
November 2020 | Online
Learning C# Algorithms
September 2020 | Online
Programming Foundations: Data Structures
August 2020 | Online
Programming Foundations: Object-Oriented Design
July 2020 | Online

My Volunteer History
Sweep
Arizona Cycling Association (ACA) | September 2021 - Present

Sweeps ride at the back of every middle or high school mountain bike race category and tend to any issues that may arise on the course with student-athletes in their assigned category. Sweeps must stay with the last racer in their category. A sweep provides support and coverage for the entire course, including knowing where the last rider in the category is at all times. The goal is to maintain neutrality during the race and not affect the natural outcome while providing a safe and encouraging atmosphere.

Juniors Sweep
Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA) | January 2023 - Present

Follow junior mountain bikers (ages 8-13) around a mountain bike trail during their race. My main objective is to make sure everyone finishes safely and encourage them along the way.

City Park Crit Prize Manager
Rocky Mountain Road Club | ~5 years

Rocky Mountain Road Club is the oldest continuously operating cycling club in Colorado. Finding and building relationships with sponsors to gift prizes for the annual bike race.

Ride Aid
Adaptive Adventures | ~1.5 years

Adaptive Adventures is the national leader in adaptive cycling serving youth, adults, active military and veterans through a variety of program types such as one day experiential programs, single-day community rides, multi-day clinics and challenge rides.

Turtle Searcher
South Walton Turtle Watch Group INC | ~3 years

We are a group of volunteers walking the beaches of South Walton county, documenting sea turtle crawls, nests and tending to stranded sea turtles.

Dog Trainer
Double J Pet Ranch | ~3 years

Trained newly adopted dogs in obedience with new family to help ensure the dogs found their forever home.

Projects
My Personal Projects
Project S.A.N.E.
Full Stack

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S.A.N.E. Provider
Full Stack

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Working remote in Prescott, Arizona