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Christopher Faris

Student, Developer, and Data Engineer

Creating innovative solutions through data and software.

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About Me

Christopher Faris

As a student on the verge of completing my BAS degree in Computing Technology and Software Development at Valencia College, I look forward to a career where I can make an impact on meaningful projects. I'm a results-driven individual eager to learn, grow and collaborate with others.

My favorite language is Python, and I am currently interested in learning more about web development, machine learning and data science.

My Skills

Python

Python

Advanced knowledge of Python, including use of APIs, databases, web scraping, scripting and ML.

GitHub

GitHub

Proficient in version control using GitHub, comfortable collaborating with others and contributing to open-source projects.

SQL

SQL

Proficient in both MySQL and SQLite for database management and data analysis. Comfortable implementing security and optimization best practices.

Data Science

Data Science

Proficient using libraries like Pandas, Plotly and Matplotlib to engineer, analyze, and visualize data. Use advanced querying/filtering to manipulate and leverage data.

Cloud Development

Cloud

Comfortable setting up and working with data engineering services and tools in Azure. Understanding of Azure security practices and data workflows.

AI/ML

AI/ML

Familiar with using LLMs in programming and understand concepts like prompt structuring and tuning models for desired output. Some basic experience with Scikit-Learn models for ML.

Java

Java

Proficient with Java, including Maven, testing and logging frameworks. Some experience with ORM via Hibernate and web apps via Tomcat, JSP and Servlets.

Web Development

Web Dev

Comfortable designing with HTML5 and CSS3, with some JavaScript. Experience working with templates like Bootstrap and frameworks such as Flask, WTForms and SQLAlchemy.

Soft Skills

Besides my technical skills, I am an avid team collaborator and leader, excelling under pressure and able to perform in fast-paced environments. I believe communication is key to success and am always looking to learn and grow in multiple facets.

My Projects

Collecting and Analyzing Stock Data

Automated data collection via API and PythonAnywhere. Visualized data with Pandas and Matplotlib, analyzed and compared previous year's data against my own. Comprised a report of findings and news events linked to data trends.

Python Data Analysis APIs

Hashing with JSON Data

Used a hash table structure with Python to store and retrieve Orlando bus stop data from a JSON file. Implemented practical storage concepts such as linear probing. Tested against a dictionary for performance comparison.

Python Data Structures JSON

Practical Pipeline Environment

With a Jenkins CI/CD pipeline, created a development environment for Maven supported with DataDog monitoring, Docker, and logging/ testing frameworks. Automated multiple steps of the workflow for an almost seamless experience.

CI/CD Jenkins Docker

Daily Python Tips with Gemini

Uses the power of Google Gemini via API to learn new tips for being a better Python developer, sent right to your inbox in a neat email. Prompt and email provider can be configurable to fit your needs.

Python AI API

Local Password Manager

Securely stores passwords locally using SQLite and cryptographic encryption. For easy use a Tkinter GUI is attached and database operations are handled through SQLAlchemy, utilizing ORM for easy database operations.

Python SQLite Security

Contact Me

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