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Full-Stack Developer in Training  ·  Top 5% Performer Making the Jump to Tech

Keishawn Starks

From 13 years as a top performer in financial services to building React SPAs, Flask REST APIs, and deployed full-stack applications. I bring the same competitive drive that earned me $12K in annual bonuses to every line of code I write.

Keishawn Starks

Tech Stack

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript React Python Flask SQLAlchemy MySQL SQLite Git REST APIs

Featured Projects

3 months in. Real projects, real code — from React single-page apps and Python OOP to a deployed full-stack REST API. Here's what I've built so far.

 Flask · SQLAlchemy · MySQL · REST API

E-Commerce REST API

A fully functional backend REST API for an e-commerce platform. 15 endpoints supporting full CRUD for Users, Products, and Orders with one-to-many and many-to-many relational database architecture. Tested and documented with a full Postman collection.

Python Flask SQLAlchemy MySQL Marshmallow REST API
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Collections Dashboard Full-Stack · Live

Collections Dashboard

Full-stack account receivables management app. Flask REST API with SQLAlchemy + SQLite backend, React + Vite frontend. Features live stats, status filters, and full CRUD — deployed on Render and Netlify.

Flask SQLAlchemy React Vite Python

FakeStore API

A responsive e-commerce SPA consuming a live REST API with dynamic product rendering, client-side routing, CRUD operations, and loading/error state management.

React Axios React Router Bootstrap
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Defeat the Evil Wizard

A text-based RPG built with advanced Python OOP — multiple character classes, inheritance, combat logic, and full game state management. Demonstrates clean architecture.

Python OOP Inheritance
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Python CLI Task Manager

A persistent command-line task management app with file storage, exception handling, and clean UX. Demonstrates modular design, OOP principles, and real-world data persistence.

Python File I/O OOP
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EventHive project

EventHive

A responsive multi-page event website built with semantic HTML, CSS, Flexbox, Grid, and responsive images.

HTML CSS Responsive Design
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FoodSpot project

FoodSpot

A modern food landing page focused on layout and responsive design using Flexbox and modern CSS techniques.

HTML CSS Flexbox
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From top 5% performer to full-stack developer

I spent 7 years at Discover Financial and nearly 6 at Bread Financial doing one thing consistently — finishing 30–50% above performance baseline and earning up to $12,000 in annual bonuses. I wasn't just hitting goals. I was raising them.

In March 2026, I made the decision to go all in on tech. I'm currently completing Coding Temple's Full-Stack Web Development program — building React applications, Python projects, Flask REST APIs, and earning verified certifications every step of the way.

I bring what most bootcamp grads don't: 13 years of data analysis, process optimization, regulatory compliance, and a track record of outperforming under pressure. I'm relocating to Richmond/Chesterfield, VA in August 2026 and actively seeking IT Support, Technical Support, Application Support, or Software Development roles.

Coding Temple — Verified Certifications

  • Web Development with HTML & CSS
  • JavaScript Mastery
  • Python Foundations for Software Engineering
  • Advanced Python
  • Single Page Apps with React
  • Relational Databases & API REST Development

13 Years

Professional experience in financial services

Top 5%

Performer year over year at Discover & Bread Financial

$12K

Annual performance bonuses earned consistently

6 Certs

Verified badges earned in 3 months at Coding Temple

Let's build something great together

Open to IT Support, Technical Support, Application Support, and Software Development roles in Richmond/Chesterfield, VA (relocating August 2026). Remote-friendly opportunities also considered.