James Hepburn
jamesemrehepburn@gmail.com |
(720) 202-1661 |
linkedin.com/in/jameshepburn8867 |
github.com/James-Hepburn
Education
Experience
- Provide personalized coding guidance in Python, Java, C++, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, and AWS, catering to students of all
skill levels.
- Develop comprehensive curriculums covering fundamental programming concepts, algorithms, and real-world applications.
- Mentor students through hands-on projects, ensuring they gain practical coding experience in database design, backend
technologies, and load balancing at scale.
- Created a streamlined invoicing and financial tracking system to improve operational efficiency.
- Led a small team of engineers in designing and developing custom websites for local businesses, ensuring projects were
delivered on time and to client specifications.
- Collaborated with the business development team to pitch technical solutions to prospective clients, translating business
needs into clear technical proposals.
- Optimized website performance and scalability through modern frontend and backend practices, improving load times and
user experience.
- Designed and delivered structured courses in Python, Java, and C++, ensuring alignment with academic objectives.
- Responsible for creating engaging, hands-on programming exercises for several cohorts.
- Fostered an interactive learning environment through class discussions, Q&A sessions, and academic guidance.
- Provided detailed student evaluations, offering feedback to improve coding proficiency and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with a small engineering team to design and implement backend services supporting robotics applications.
- Assisted in developing internal tools to streamline database management, financial tracking, and reporting.
- Participated in code reviews, debugging sessions, and optimization of Java- and Python-based applications.
- Contributed to the design of scalable APIs and integrated load balancing strategies to support high-traffic systems.
Projects
- Built and hosted a personal resume website using AWS S3 and CloudFront for static site hosting and global content delivery.
- Secured the website with Route 53 and AWS Certificate Manager.
- Implemented a serverless visitor counter using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
- Automated deployments with GitHub Actions and Infrastructure as Code.
- Developed a serverless URL shortener using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB for efficient link management.
- Implemented CORS policies and security measures to enable seamless front-end interaction with the backend API.
- Hosted the frontend on S3 with CloudFront for secure and scalable content delivery.
- Automated deployments with GitHub Actions and Infrastructure as Code.
- Implemented a WebSocket-based multiplayer system using AWS API Gateway and DynamoDB.
- Used AWS Lambda for backend logic, handling real-time moves and game state updates.
- Hosted frontend assets on AWS S3 with CloudFront for fast, secure global delivery.
- Integrated AWS Cognito for authentication and used GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation.
Technical
Languages: Python, Java, C++, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL
Technologies: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront, Cognito, Route 53, Certificate Manager), Git, GitHub Actions, Node.js, WebSockets, REST APIs, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Serverless Architecture