Hi, I'm Kayla

About me

Hi, I'm Kayla! I'm a mostly self-taught computer scientist with a passion for building, customizing, and connecting online experiences. From my early days tinkering with digital photography and Minecraft servers, I fell in love with troubleshooting, coding, and creating things that both myself and others can enjoy.

I've explored a variety of tech in my adventures, from web development and UI design to Discord bots and Minecraft server plugin development. I thrive on learning new tools and taking on projects that bring people together through technology.

When I'm not writing code or experimenting with new software, you'll find me laying low, playing sandbox and rhythm games, and watching YouTube. I'm always excited to learn new things and broaden my repertoire of tech skills!

Basic info

Age
22

Pronouns
she/her/hers

Education
University of Houston
College of Natural Science and Mathematics
Majoring in Computer Science
Class of 2025

Accounts

Coming soon...

Experience

Strong proficiency

I regularly work with these technologies and consider myself an expert.

palette

Front-end web development
Using HTML, Vanilla CSS, Vanilla JS
4+ years experience

host

Back-end web development
Using Node.js Express to create static routes and RESTful JSON APIs
3+ years experience

iframe

Server-side web rendering
Using Node.js and eJS
2+ years experience

database

Databases and searching
Using SQLite, MySQL, and/or ElasticSearch
3+ years experience

dns

DNS and domain management
Using Cloudflare and various registrars to manage DNS, SSL, and web hosting
5+ years experience

terminal

System administration and remote access
Setting up and using Debian-flavored Linux distributions over SSH
7+ years experience

smart_toy

Discord bot development
Using Node.js with the Discord.js library
3+ years experience

data_object

Data serialization
Using JSON or YAML
7+ years experience

code

Miscellaneous code
Scripts using Node.js and various third-party libraries
7+ years experience

Moderate proficiency

It's either been a while or I don't have as much experience using these technologies.

php

Back-end web development + server-side rendering
Using Apache and PHP
2 years experience

local_cafe

Minecraft Java plugin development
Using Java and the Spigot API through the Maven package manager

code

Miscellaneous
Scripts using C++, Linux Bash, or Windows Batch

Projects

Coming soon...

Contact

Feel free to contact me if you have questions, want to share job opportunities, or just wanna chat!

mail

Email
[email protected]

sms

Discord
kaysting (for the quickest response)