My name is Valencia Starr and I am a software engineer with experience building and deploying web, mobile, and desktop applications using various technologies. Some of the technologies I use are Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL,Python, Figma, Git/GitHub, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, and Vercel.
I have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from CUNY Lehman College and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Union College. As an undergraduate at Lehman College I worked as a full-stack developer intern. I also co-founded and became Vice President of the NSBE chapter at Lehman College.
I graduated from Lehman College with a 3.8 GPA with departmental honors in the Mathematics and Computer Science department. Immediately after graduation I completed an internship where I learned to build full-stack web applications using MongoDB, Express, AngularJS, and Node.js. I later worked at Revature as a Software Developer intern where I built an employment reimbursement system.
Over the years I continued to learn various technologies building and deploying numerous applications including a message board, a graphics editing software, a group chat application, a spit cost application, and a 3-dimensional adventure video game. I also deployed an Android application for startup company Change Food for Good to help farmers increase their crop production to reduce food insecurity.
These skills led to me teaching numerous courses in software development including becoming a Python Instructor at CUNY City College, a Technical Instructor at The Knowledge House, a Software Engineering Instructor at Flatiron School and a Adjunct Computer Science Lecturer at CUNY College of Staten Island. Outside of work I attend technical meetups, conferences, and hackathons. I continue to work on projects building applications, as this is my passion.
Split Cost (LIVE)
A web application that determines each person's share of a group dining bill. It can be used on a phone, tablet, or desktop. Learn More.
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Passions Quiz (LIVE)
This is a quiz that tests how much you know about the Passions soap opera that aired from 1999 to 2008. This quiz could be taken on a phone, tablet, or desktop. Learn More.
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Animals and Nature (DEMO)
This is a message board where animal enthusiasts could engage in discussions pertaining to animals and nature. Administrators could use the administrator dashboard to read user feedback. Learn More.
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Let's Chat (DEMO)
This is a Java application where one could engage in a group chat of 50 maximum. Users could send encrypted messages to all participants or private to select participants Learn More.
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Find Princess Angela (DEMO)
This is a 3D video adventure game. Princess Angela wonders off in the town of Estrella. You have 30 minutes to find her. Note: I am currently working on a new and updated version of the game. Please check back for updates. Learn More.
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Let's Paint (DEMO)
This is an graphics editing software where you could draw, paint, and add text in various colors. You could save and print images. Learn More.
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Maya Mathematics Thesis (LIVE)
My undergraduate thesis from Union College. This thesis discusses the history of the Maya civilization, the Maya numeric system, and the Maya calendar. Learn More.
Maya Decimal Conversion Tool (DEMO)
This is an Android application where you could convert integers from decimal to Maya format. This is a complement to the Maya Mathematics thesis. This application was previously published on the Google Play Store but I decided to unpublish it as I do not wish to publish under a personal account. Learn More.
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Create Profile (DEMO)
A web application where you could create an account and create, save, and print profile pictures for yourself using a selfie and a background image. Learn More.
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