James Klock
Full-Stack Developer
I'm a passionate web developer dedicated to transforming digital dreams into reality. With over eight years of experience, I specialize in creating websites, applications, games, and innovative software solutions.
From a young age, the digital world captivated me—how websites functioned, what made games engaging, and the intricacies of app development.
This curiosity led me to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Interactive Media and Computer Science from Bradley University, where I honed my skills in web and application design and development.
Seeking to deepen my expertise, I completed a challenging Full-Stack Development bootcamp at Coding Dojo. Over four intense months, I mastered multiple technology stacks, including Node.js, React, Angular, Express, and Ruby on Rails, preparing me to tackle complex and diverse projects.
My passion for crafting exceptional digital experiences drives my continual learning and professional growth. I am eager to explore new technologies and collaborate on projects that push the boundaries of web and application development.
My Skills
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Node.js
React
C#
GitHub
Angular
Bootstrap
Ruby
UI/UX
Unity
Projects
Minecraft Marketplace
Minecraft is a game made up of blocks, creatures, and community. Blocks can be used to reshape the world or build fantastical creations. Creatures can be battled or befriended, depending on your playstyle. It is available for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.
The Minecraft Marketplace is an in-game store, where players can purchase access to skins, add-ons and worlds from community creators, who in turn get reimbursed for their creations. Players can access these by spending Minecoins, which can be bought with their own currency, or bought directly.
Technologies Used
- Azure DevOps
- C#
- Visual Studio
- Html, CSS, JavaScript
What I did
- Contracting for Microsoft, I helped develop the Minecraft Marketplace, working on features such as a rating system and wishlist for customers.
- I engineered menus, lists, links, and more compatible with mobile, desktop, and console platforms.
- Improved the experience of the online Minecraft Marketplace by fixing bugs using C#, .NET, and JSON.
- Used Azure DevOps to track and update bugs and features for the Minecraft Marketplace
Luminant Music
Luminant Music is a music visualizer application I worked on at Cybernetic Entertainment. It is available for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android.
Luminant Music’s gorgeous and playful animated graphics sync perfectly to your music. Stream your favorite Spotify® playlists, choose from thousands of Internet Radio stations, play your own music files, or let the graphics react to the microphone. Unlike other one-dimensional music players and visualizers, Luminant Music is a whole mood in your pocket to energize the atmosphere.
Technologies Used
- Unity
- C#
- Android Studio
- XCode
What I did
- Working under Cybernetic Entertainment, I led a team of five in the design and development of solid and intuitive user interfaces and user experiences for Luminant Music on desktop and mobile platforms using C# and Unity.
- I programmed and implemented music playlists, menus, sound effects, audio syncing, levels/scenes, visual effects, video creation, and more.
- I helped concept, design, and improve levels for game play and spectacular music visualization with teammates.
- I achieved an exceptional customer experience through quality assurance and bug fixing.
TinDog
TinDog is a website made for a fictitious Tin Dog app, where dogs can find love.
TinDog is for the dog that is looking for a lifelong mate to fetch, rollover, and play with! Guaranteed to help your dog find love, or your money back!
With a plan for every kind of dog (starting at FREE) you can't go wrong with TinDog! Download today fro iOS and Android!
Technologies Used
- HTML
- CSS
What I did
- Develop the website using modern design and code techniques to make a visually pleasing and responsive website suitable for mobile and desktop platforms.
- Built the backbone of the website using HTML, filling it with content to attract customers to the app.
- Beautified the website using CSS to make it cute and friendly to all dog owners.
- Implemented responsive design techniques to make the website mobile and desktop friendly.