Hello, I'm Taylor McKendrick

Full Stack Developer | Cancer Survivor | Problem Solver

Multilingual developer fluent in English, Dutch, and Flemish, with a track record of academic excellence.

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Key Achievements

Honorary Ambassador

Selected by Mayor as 1 of 6 Honorary Ambassadors to build relations with the Australian government

Academic Excellence

3.96 GPA in Computer Science, top 10% of CIS students

2024 Cancer Survivor

Glad to live life every single day

Technical Skills

Languages

PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptJavaRubyC++

Frontend

ReactNext.jsTailwind CSSShadcn/uiBootstrapRecharts

Backend

Node.jsRuby on RailsMongoDBPostgreSQLOpenAI APIDocker

Featured Projects

Customer Sentiment Analysis Dashboard

Customer Sentiment Analysis Dashboard

Built a real-time sentiment analysis platform using Next.js 14 and OpenAI's GPT models. Features include dynamic data visualization, automatic feedback categorization, and historical trend analysis.

Technologies Used

Next.jsTypeScriptOpenAI APITailwind CSSShadcn/uiRecharts
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Writing Excellence - Tutoring Platform

Writing Excellence - Tutoring Platform

A professional tutoring platform with secure payment processing. Built with Next.js 14 and integrated with Stripe API for handling multiple tutoring packages. Features include responsive design, secure payment processing, and smooth animations.

Technologies Used

Next.js 14TypeScriptStripe APITailwind CSSFramer Motion
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Professional eCommerce Mockup

Professional eCommerce Mockup

A work in progress of a professional mockup for a client. Built for a Hawaiian company that focuses on the tourism and hospitality industry.

Technologies Used

Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSS
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Paper Golf Game

Paper Golf Game

A digital adaptation of Gladden Design's Paper Apps™ GOLF notebook game, reimagined as an interactive web application. Built with modern web development practices and clean architecture principles. Original concept by Gladden Design.

Technologies Used

Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSReact HooksESLintPostCSS
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Ruby on Rails Twitter Post

Ruby on Rails Twitter Post

A project that solely focused on the backend and database. Built with Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL, this project allows users to post and edit tweets, in a test-driven environment.

Technologies Used

Ruby on RailsMongoDBDocker
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Education

Brigham Young University–Hawaii

B.S. Computer Science

June 2024

GPA: 3.96

Achievements

  • • Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honors Society (top 10% of CIS students)
  • • Phi Kappa Phi (top 10% GPA of students)
  • • 4-year Dean's List and Merit Scholarship recipient

Additional Studies

  • • Minor in Economics
  • • Minor in Film
  • • Studied at one of the most diverse universities (75+ cultures)