Welcome to my Portfolio!
As a Software Engineer, my expertise is in building reliable and
efficient backend systems, APIs, and innovative software solutions.
Joey Scott Schronce
I'm a dedicated and detail-oriented software developer with a strong foundation in web development. I routinely solve LeetCode and write testcases with Golang. I have a solid understanding of Test-Driven and Behavior-Driven Development, along with the DevOps, Agile, and Scrum methodologies. In the early stages of my software development training, I've built scalable backend applications, prototyping with Python using the Flask and Django frameworks. I've built frontend apps using React. I've also created and managed CI/CD pipelines using Tekton, learned to use git for version control, created CRUD APIs with MongoDB, and deployed containerized applications to IBM Cloud Container Registry, using tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
Certificates
Projects
Learn Go with Test-Driven Development
I created a 'Go Fundamentals' repository to continue to learn Go and Test-Driven Development with 'quii/learn-go-with-tests' course. I've practiced many of the Golang fundamentals and iterated on my knowledge of TDD while studying the assignments. At the completion of this course, I have now become familiar with Go syntax, Go's concurrency abilities, the concept of Go routines with channels, and how to use the Go testing package in order to create several implementations of testing components such as Benchmarks, Examples, Fuzzing, Mocking, & a number of other useful TDD practices to create effective testing strategies.
Frontend Development Capstone Project
I created a desktop-only medical appointment booking website called Stay Healthy, to provide access to medical care in remote areas. This desktop website is designed to allow patients to schedule appointments with healthcare providers easily. The platform enables users to view available slots, select providers, manage their appointments through their online accounts, and give feedback to the doctors about their care. Built using the React framework, this project initially relied on a pre-existing back end, which I later restructured using Vite. Throughout the development process, I've gained hands-on experience with Linux commands, JSX, and React. I've honed my skills in HTML, CSS with Bootstrap, Docker, using Git & GitHub, and creating UI/UX designs, both with Figma in theory and in practice.
Portfolio Project
This is my portfolio website project, built using only HTML and CSS. This project showcases my journey in software development, applying the web development skills I've been honing throughout the IBM Frontend Development Professional Certificate and beyond. From structuring the layout to refining the user experience, this portfolio website reflects my dedication to continuing to practice everything I've learned and to continue to build responsive and functional websites, apps, and other programming projects.
DevOps & Software Engineering Capstone
I built an Accounts microservice to manage customer data for an e-commerce platform, applying Test-Driven and Behavior-Driven Development. Using Flask and a Tekton pipeline, I automated workflows while structuring development via a Kanban board and milestone-based sprints. The service features a PostgreSQL database with RESTful APIs for CRUD and list operations, achieving 95% code coverage using Factory Boy and Unittest. Following the Model-View-Controller pattern, I ensured a clear separation of concerns between business logic and routing. The project includes a Dockerfile, CI/CD pipeline, and was deployed to IBM Registry, demonstrating my ability to develop scalable, well-tested microservices.
Backend Development Capstone Project
I created a Django-based web app designed to serve as the main website for a band that integrates with the Pictures and Songs services from the two other IBM Backend Capstone Projects. This app features dynamic web pages, including a home page, a songs page listing all song titles, and a photos page displaying images from past events. It incorporates user authentication, allowing users to log in and access personalized features, while admins have the ability to create, edit, and delete concerts. The project involves data modeling using Django models and migrations to establish tables and relationships, along with the implementation of business logic through controllers that manage interactions between data models and templates. Finally, this app was then deployed on IBM Kubernetes Services during the final phase of the Capstone Project.
Songs Project for Backend Capstone
I developed a Flask-based web service for retrieving song data, integrating MongoDB for efficient storage and retrieval. Deployed on IBM Code Engine using IBM Cloud, the service provides a RESTful API and includes Python unit tests to ensure reliability. Through this capstone, I gained insights into NoSQL databases, datastore architectures, and MongoDB’s features. I also performed CRUD operations via the MongoDB shell, connected Flask with MongoDB using Python SDKs, and built a scalable web service. This project strengthened my understanding of NoSQL databases and their role in robust application development.
Pictures Project for Backend Capstone
I built a Flask-based service to retrieve concert event images from cloud storage, ensuring reliability with Python unit tests. Using a GitHub template, I developed RESTful APIs for handling picture URLs, implemented robust error handling, and integrated external APIs within Flask. The service was successfully deployed to IBM Code Engine. Through this project, I gained hands-on experience in cloud storage retrieval, API development, and Flask-based web services, strengthening my skills in backend development and cloud deployment.
Test-driven & Behavior-driven Development
