Maine Historical Society

Developed during my time at Upswell, this is a comprehensive full-stack web application aimed at enhancing the digital presence and user engagement for the Maine Historical Society. The application provides a seamless user experience for accessing historical archives, event information, and interactive features.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designed and implemented the backend architecture using Django and Wagtail CMS, ensuring robust content management and scalability.
• Developed dynamic, responsive front-end components using Vue.js, enhancing user interaction and experience.
• Integrated PostgreSQL for efficient data storage and retrieval, optimizing database queries for performance.
• Collaborated with the design team to ensure the user interface aligned with the historical society’s branding and accessibility standards.

Achievements:

• Successfully launched the web application, leading to an increase in user engagement.
• Improved the efficiency of content management processes for the Maine Historical Society.
• Received positive feedback from stakeholders and end-users for the application’s user-friendly interface and enhanced functionality.

Skills Demonstrated:

• Full Stack Development
• Project Management
• Collaboration and Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Agile Methodologies