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Welcome!

I'm Emi, a web developer based out of Detroit, Michigan.

You've made it to my desk.

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If you're new here ...

Let's get properly introduced!

I'm a professional software engineer with a focus on full-stack web development and design. I find satisfaction in building high quality, accessible web applications.

On the more creative side of things, I enjoy drawing, painting, occasional music-making, and mending items with the Waawiyatanong Repair Cafe and Detroit Repair Cafe.

If you're here, you may be interested in working with me. If so, reach out anytime at emikjackson@gmail.com.

Web development

Here are some common pieces in my development process, along with my most frequently used applications, languages, and libraries.

  • Design and wireframes - Figma, Sketch
  • Database setup - MongoDB, PostgreSQL
  • Data preparation & web scraping - Python, R
  • Backend API - Node.js/Express, Django
  • Frontend - React, Svelte, JS/HTML/CSS

Check out my GitHub profile or see below for recent project examples.

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Personal projects

A few little samples of web applications done recently in my free time.

Developed complete frontend and backend routes for a simple note taking application.

Svelte, Django, PostgreSQL

Collaborated on a quiz application for the All We Can Save project, allowing users to gauge their climate engagement and access resources.

Svelte, Mailchimp Transactional API

A little listen-and-guess music quiz, for funsies. Style inspired by an electronic metronome I practiced with growing up. View code

Svelte, AudioContext

Exploring estimated Nitrogen & Phosphorus fertilizer usage by county from 1950-2017. Data from USGS. View code

React, Leaflet, Python

Art & Animation

Not professionally, I also like to draw, paint, sew, etc!

Will add a small portfolio or link here soon.

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