About Me

Hi! I'm Christa Cooke, a passionate and results-driven freelance software engineer with a knack for crafting seamless, scalable, and efficient digital solutions. With years of experience working across diverse industries—from bioinformatics research to large-scale enterprise applications—I bring a unique blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and creative innovation to every project.
Professional Experience
I've worked with both cutting-edge startups and industry-leading organizations, building software that delivers real impact:
Technical Expertise
My technical skill set is built to deliver high-performance applications that drive business success.
- Proficient: JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, Express, Java, Android, Llama/Hugging Face, GIT, SQL, PostgreSQL, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Python, Vue, CI/CD, REST API
- Exposure: C++, C#, Unity, MongoDB, Ruby on Rails, Firebase, AWS, Heroku, TypeScript, Native, Webpack, Enzyme, Atlas, Markdown, Django, React Native
International Experience
With extensive experience across multiple tech hubs and international locations, I bring a diverse perspective to every project.
- Languages: English (Native), French (Conversational)
- Work Locations: Silicon Valley, London, Washington DC
- International Experience: Lived in France while working as a freelance developer, with experience working across multiple time zones and cultural contexts
Education
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science & Engineering
Johns Hopkins University
August 2024
B.S. Computer Science
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
May 2015
Let's Build Something Amazing
Whether you're looking for a freelance engineer to bring your vision to life, optimize an existing application, or develop a full-stack solution from the ground up, I'd love to help. Reach out via email at christadcooke@gmail.com or explore my latest work on GitHub. Let's create something impactful together!