Darenz Custodio

Portfolio

Certifications / Education

BSc Civil Engineering, Birmingham City University September 2018 – July 2022

  • Relevant modules: Integrated Digital Design for Complex Structures. Transportation Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics and drainage
  • Final year project focused on investigating rice husk ash as a stabiliser in the deep mixing technique as an eco-friendly alternative

Northcoders Graduate, Northcoders Software Engineering skills Bootcamp Certificate 29th November 2023 – 1st March 2024

  • Proudly completed the intensive Northcoders Bootcamp, gaining practical skills and knowledge on industry best practices in software engineering. I’ve developed an understanding of programming languages, tools, and technologies. Ready to apply this education and make a meaningful contribution to the tech industry.

Udemy, Mendix: Low-Code Application Development Course 5th August 2024

  • Completed the Mendix: Low-code development course on Udemy,
    I learned how to build user interfaces, design domain models, and set up security with Mendix. Plus, I understood how to use no-code and low-code tools together to speed up and simplify development.

Udemy, Learning IT Help Desk for Beginners 29th March 2024

  • Completed the IT Help Desk course on Udemy, this course equipped me with foundational technical skills. It covers key IT technologies, Windows 10 administration, hardware overview and troubleshooting, Active Directory (AD), DHCP basics, and server fundamentals.

Codecademy, Intro to Cloud Computing Certificate 17th March 2024

  • Completed the Intro to Cloud Computing certificate on Codecademy, I gained insights into various deployment models, and types of cloud services, and explored the benefits and challenges of major cloud platforms.

Projects

Frontend News App Project 5th February – 9th February 2024

  • Used Node.js and Express to integrate the backend API, managing user authentication, article retrieval, rating, and commenting features. Created and executed the frontend interface with React.js to ensure a smooth user experience while navigating articles and engaging with content.
  • Tech Stack: React, JavaScript, Axios
  • Link to the app: https://willowy-longma-a32234.netlify.app/

Backend News API Project 15th January – 19th January 2024

  • Created a RESTful API to grant programmatic access to application data, allowing users to retrieve and explore articles seamlessly. The API includes sorting options and advanced search capabilities to enhance the browsing experience, enabling users to efficiently select articles.
  • Tech Stack: JavaScript, Express, PostgreSQL
  • Link to the API: https://news-data-app.onrender.com/api

Phaser Game, Northcoders group project 14th February – 28th February 2024