Welcome to My Tech Journey!
Discover my career progression and journey into the world of technology.
About Me
My name is Ricky Johnson and I'm a passionate finance and technology professional who began my tech journey in 2012 while working at a hedge fund in Greenwich, CT. My path started as a self-taught programmer, writing VBA scripts to automate data extraction and transformation processes for internal reporting. It quickly became apparent that I enjoyed programming, finding satisfaction in the solving of intricate puzzles with a unique blend of logic and creativity, creating something of value and seeing it come to life. I made a decision at that point to develop into a multi-pronged professional, leveraging technology skills alongside my finance knowledge to create value for organizations.
Tech Timeline - Expanding My Toolkit
Over the years, through dedication and hard work, I've developed a strong foundation in various programming languages and frameworks. I enjoy building innovative solutions to complex problems, collaborating with diverse teams, and continually learning and growing in my fields.
2012 - 2014
VBA || programming fundamentals: variables and data types, operators, control structures, functions, data structures, error handling, testing and debugging.
2015 - 2016
SQL, PLSQL, VB.Net || database fundamentals: normalization, schema design, transactions, keys, indexes, stored procedures, triggers, views (materialized and non-materialized), performance tuning. Access UI development and frontend/backend application interfacing.
2017 - 2020
Python || data analytics and visualization (numpy, pandas, matplotlib), statistical analysis (focus on Linear Models), building and deploying analytic platforms, web scraping, version control, various business intelligence tools and related software (Dash, Tableau, Prep, Alteryx).
2021 - Current
JavaScript, Html, CSS, React, Next.JS, GitHub, Docker, Authentication
Contact
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