Paul is a native Oregonian that has stubbornly been trying to figure things out, doing so professionally for more than fifteen years, first as a passionate Chef, and now in an exciting new world of Software Development.
Work Experience
FlightStats, Inc.
Developer Intern
Eagerly learned concepts and design patterns in ES6-React/Redux while delivering quality code.
Developed a section of FlightStats website redesign according to detailed specs, tracked and handled bugs, delivered testable, deployable code in an expected timeframe.
Participated in daily standups, periodic retrospectives, submiited code for review, and communicated often with other team members to stay current and avoid blocks.
Learned React/Redux, an internal agile workflow, existing code base, and best practices.
Requa Inn
Chef de Cuisine
Co-developed a successful, scalable, modular, dining experience that focused on immersing one in the beauty of the culture and place
Added organization and quality control resulting in tripling of average per-meal ticket revenue.
Active part of turning overall yearly loss into profit despite major seasonal restriction on business.
Created a high-quality concept based on sustainability, respect to culture, and excellent presentation that met the needs of a very diverse host of tastes, diets, and backgrounds.