Hey, I am Mauricio Palacio
Software developer from Medellin, Colombia, and Living in Guadalajara, Mexico. 2 years of programming training and currently developing web projects. I am passionate about software development and constantly evolving.
EXPERIENCE
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Freelance Web Developer
Freelance
Developed landing pages for clients with features like anti-robot security, email confirmations, and database integration. Improved user experience with filters and responsive design, while enhancing skills in web security, session management, and styling through self-driven projects.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER JOURNEY
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A Turning Point
In late 2022, I worked at a stagnant job with limited growth. Realizing I craved more, I stumbled upon software development. Its endless possibilities captivated me, here was a world where skills could grow infinitely. Inspired, I sought mentors and began my journey, eager to turn my passion into a career.
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Learning the Craft
With guidance from experienced developers, I crafted a structured learning path. I tackled courses from various platforms, mastering the fundamentals repeatedly. As a lifelong gamer, I saw coding challenges as epic boss battles and problems as puzzles to solve fueling my determination to level up my skills.
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Full-Time Pursuit
By late 2023, I left my job to study software development full-time. I built small projects to apply my knowledge, but I hungered for more. I enrolled in Codecademy and completed Harvard's CS50x Computer Science course, earning a certificate that boosted my confidence in programming.
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Ready for the Future
By late 2024, I felt ready to enter the industry. Today, I focus on creating projects, exploring new technologies, and freelancing. Each line of code is a step toward my goal building a career where I can continue to grow, innovate, and conquer new challenges.
SKILLS
CERTIFICATES
CS50 Introduction to Computer Science
Harvard University
2024
View CertificateExplored the fundamentals of computer science, including algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving with C, Python, and SQL. Gained a solid foundation in programming concepts and web development basics.
PROJECTS
Game 1v1
Status: Finished
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Game to be played on console for two players where each player selects weapon, class, and in turns select what actions wants to do until one of both dies
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Critics
Status: In process
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Web page where users can comment their opinions about a game, and select if they recommend the gamer, or if they don't
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Landing page
Status: Finished
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Landing page where clients can comment about their experience, and see information about the services
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Wedding Landing Page
Status: Finished
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Webpage made for a wedding with different features like send confirmation via e-mail
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Portfolio
Status: Finished
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Webpage made for my portfolio where any relevant information about myself to find a job with it can be found