myAPOD
A web app using NASA's Astronomy of the Day API to help make the displaying of their data a little prettier. Built with React, React-Router-Dom, SCSS, and Node/Express. Note: Render's site may take a few seconds to load at first :).
Alex Indovina
Developer
🛠️ Featured Projects
Below are a few of my recent projects
Space Station
A (fake?) e-commerce site where you can buy all sorts of celestial objects from around the universe. Built with JavaScript, SCSS, and HTML.
Secret Santa Generator
My first app built with React. Generates secret santa pairs based on the names inputted. You can then send links to each person letting them know who they've received. Also, no email required!
Color Guessing Game
Generates a random RGB color at the top of the screen along with a number of different colored squares. One square is the correct color -- guess which to win! Built using JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
📚 Education
My primary background is in history. Web development is self-taught mostly following Mozilla's online course and various YouTubers such as Kevin Powell.
SUNY Brockport
Master's in History
2017-2019
GPA: 3.88. Awarded the Flieger Fellowship (Spring 2018) and published my thesis entitled Wild West in Upstate New York: Native American Culture, Performances, and Public Debates about Indian Affairs, 1880s-1930s in Summer 2019.
SUNY Brockport
Bachelor's in History
2010-2015
GPA: 3.41. Awarded Flieger Family History Award (2014) and 2nd place for the Melinda Kleehamer Senior Seminar Price (2014). Also received Dean's List with Honors (Fall 2012), Dean's List (Spring 2013), and President's List (Fall 2013).
👔 Experience
My work experiences strengthened my customer service, leadership, and analytical skills in various dynamic environments.
Service Team Leader
Wegmans
Jan. 2023 - Present
I act as the primary point of contact for most customer concerns throughout the day. I additionally oversee the development of many Front End employees, communicate Food Safety issues with all departments, and occassionally close the store.
Helping Hands Coordinator
Wegmans
Jan. 2021 - Jan. 2023
Supervised the development of over 20 people in a team-driven environment. I additionally wrote the department schedule and completed quarterly observation reports, yearly reviews, and many other things by a given deadline.
Produce Clerk
Wegmans
Nov. 2016 - Jan. 2021
Assited with the departments CAO program to analyze and control inventory and shrink levels. Also coordinated across multiple departments to ensure mutual goals were met and exceeded while providing high-quality customer service.
Writing Tutor
SUNY Brockport
Aug. 2017 - May 2019
Developed measurable action plans to help diverse groups of students achieve individual goals. Focused on organizational, research, and review strategies for writing.
Teaching Assistant
SUNY Brockport
Aug. 2018 - Dec. 2018
Helped supervise undergraduates working on assigned research projects. Offered additional support for students seeking help improving reading, research, and analytical strategies outside the classroom.