Hi, I'm D'onte' Ballard
Building modern applications with clean code and thoughtful design.
I'm a Software Engineer with a passion for creating intuitive, high-performance applications. Welcome to my digital portfolio showcasing my professional journey and projects.
Professional Summary
Full-Stack Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable applications, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and driving operational efficiency. Certified SAFe 5 DevOps Practitioner with proven success in optimizing deployment processes, automating testing, and improving system reliability. Passionate about building innovative software solutions and collaborating with dynamic teams to deliver impactful results. Active Public Trust Security Clearance.
Skills
- Programming: Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, SQL
- Frameworks: .NET 6, AngularJS, React.js, REST, Selenium, TestNG
- DevOps & Cloud: GitHub, CI/CD, OpenShift, AWS, Azure, Terraform
- Data & Analytics: Tableau, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
- Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Trello
Experience
Software Engineer II
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) • 04/2022 - Present
Maintaining enterprise applications with C#, .NET 6, and AngularJS. Developing SAFe Agile software and implementing CI/CD pipelines.
Software Developer
Sun-o-vision • 12/2019 - 04/2022
Designed full-stack applications with C#, React.js, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL. Built REST APIs and streamlined deployments with Docker.
Education
Programming & Software Development (CS)
Moore Norman Technology Center • 05/2020
- GPA: 4.0 | National Technical Honor Society
- President, Business Professionals of America (BPA)
- Focus: Java, C#, Python, Systems Analysis & Design, C++
My Projects
Here are some of my recent projects. Check out my GitHub profile for more.
Meal Master
Meal Master
A modern iOS-style meal planning app built with React. Features intuitive meal planning, automated grocery lists, and nutritional tracking. Built with a mobile-first approach for seamless transition to React Native.
Thraive
Thraive
A revolutionary Web3 platform that gamifies self-improvement through AI-powered guidance and blockchain rewards. Built on Solana for lightning-fast, cost-effective transactions, Thraive creates a unique ecosystem where personal growth meets tangible value.
Solar Management Dashboard
Solar Management Dashboard
A comprehensive Vue.js dashboard for monitoring and managing solar array installations, performance metrics, and maintenance cases.
Get In Touch
Feel free to reach out if you're looking for a developer, have a question, or just want to connect.
Contact Information
GitHub
github.com/donteballard→Resume
Download Resume (PDF)→Let's Work Together
I'm currently available for freelance work and open to new opportunities. If you have a project that needs my expertise, let's talk about how I can help you.
- Full-stack development
- Technical consulting
- Code reviews and optimization