it's olivia sparks

A little about me:

  • I'm a methodical & goal-oriented Tech Lead with 6+ years experience in collaborative project development
  • I specialize in HTML5 animation utilizing GSAP, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma
  • I'm a proven leader who focuses on strategic thinking, driving innovation, implementing best practices/SOPs, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of clear communication & continuous improvement
  • Fun fact: Before I began my career in tech, I spent half a decade working in the fashion industry as a Technical Apparel Designer
  • Pronouns: she/her

What I'm up to:

  • I'm the Technology Lead in the Motion & Display dept. @ Publicis CoLab:
    • My team includes talented Interactive Developers and we create some pretty rad banner ad animations together!

Tools I've worked with:

Stuff I've worked on:

    • Restful APIs
    • A U.S. National Park Search & Plan Tool
    • This app allows users to plan a trip outdoors by filtering through U.S. National Parks by location & outdoor activity
    • The Field Notes section uses persistent data, prompting users to create a to-do list of activities they're interested in & check them off as they are completed
    • Pair Programming
    • Built in collaboration with a bunch of other early-career developers through The Collab Lab (TCL), this app makes shopping a journey through time by anticipating your needs while guiding you through the aisles!
    • PREDICT-A-BUY allows the user start a unique shopping list where they can add/delete items & can check/uncheck items as purchased
    • Overtime, the app learns the user’s shopping habits, adjusting each item’s purchase frequency, letting the user know when next to buy each item

Where I've studied:

  • I'm a graduate of Juno College's Web Development Bootcamp
  • I also have a Bachelor of Design in Fashion & a Minor in Philosophy from TMU (Formerly Ryerson University)

AFK, you'll find me:

  • Throwing pottery, riding mountain bikes, climbing rocks, hiking mountains, petting cats, traveling the world, practising yoga, repairing clothes, & playing boardgames

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