I'm Michelle Kirkland,
software developer.
Front End • Full Stack
Dallas, Texas
About
I love building things that connect people, and I'm passionate about using technology to make peoples' lives better.
I'm a proud second generation engineer with a background that includes lifelong tech skills, graphic design, and the performing arts.
I'm excited to use my skills & experience
to make a positive impact.
Available now for front end or full stack development.
Projects
I work with React and other technologies:
Love Me, Love My Dog
The new dating app for people who love dogs. Uses the MERN stack to facilitate meeting your match, and planning a dog-friendly date.
- MongoDB, Express, React.js, Javascript
Dad Jokes and Pictures
Uses a public API as well as HTML, CSS and JavaScript. A fitting tribute to my dad, an engineer who loved telling bad jokes.
- API
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Restoration Tabernacle Church
Website commissioned for a small church in northern California.
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Russell Rogers Family Cookbook
I've turned our family cookbook tradition into an interactive app, where family members can submit recipes and view each other's submissions.
- React, Express, Node, Javascript, Vite, TailwindCSS
Michelle Kirkland Photography
I have 15 years' experience building and managing my own photography website via Wordpress. Features slideshows, galleries, contact forms, and more. (Most recent build: 2022)
- Wordpress
Tech Stack
Experience
Software Developer
100Devs
September 2022 - present
Builds semantically structured full stack web applications with React and other technologies
Develops and deploys custom web applications and websites, leveraging expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React
Collaborates with a team of developers to build modern and responsive web applications using best practices
Owner, Photographer
Michelle Kirkland Photography
2015 - 2022
Utilized marketing along with technological and photographic skills to provide customers with an exemplary portrait experience
Managed website, digital marketing and publishing
Significantly increased average client sale from $200 to $2,500
Bilingual Teacher
Irving, Texas
2004-2015
Sourced and delivered innovative, bilingual instruction of elementary music and middle school choral curriculum
Wrote grant proposal to secure iPads for the music classroom
Awards, Education, Volunteering
Website Content Manager
48in48, April 2024
Collaborated with UX/UI and other developers to build free websites for non-profit organizations
Created keyword-rich content using technical writing and accessibility expertise
Hackathon Winner
Judges' Choice Award, 2022
Awarded by the Girl Develop It hackathon for prototype app connecting BIPOC patients with BIPOC health providers
University of Texas at Austin
Fulbright Scholar
Awarded for the study of music, dance, and visual & culinary arts in México
University of North Texas
Master of Music Education
University of the Pacific
Bachelor of Music Education
Awarded cum laude
Get In Touch
Available now for freelance or full-time hire. Let's connect!