Hi! I'm Calvin — a Full-Stack Developer in training, automation enthusiast, and U.S. Army veteran with 15+ years of technical leadership and systems operations experience. I build clean, interactive web applications, scalable automation tools, and practical software solutions while leveraging my background in high-stakes, precision-driven environments.
Languages & Scripting:
Front-End:
Back-End & Platforms:
- 15+ years leading technical teams, training personnel, and managing IT systems in the U.S. Army
- Skilled in automation, process improvement, and problem-solving
- Experienced in high-stakes, high-precision environments requiring reliability and collaboration
- Applying these skills to software development to create efficient, scalable, and maintainable solutions
Full-Stack Foundations:
- freeCodeCamp (Full Stack Developer Curriculum)
- LinkedIn Learning (Become a Full-Stack Web Developer)
- Coursera (Google IT Automation with Python - Professional Certificate)
Upcoming Focus:
- Advanced React projects
- Full-stack applications with Node.js, Express.js, and REST APIs
- Automation workflows and tooling using Python, VBA, PowerShell
| Project | Description | Tech Stack | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developer Intro Card | Clean, responsive personal branding card |   |
Live Demo |
| Animated Intro Card | Dynamic animated personal intro UI |  |
Live Demo |
| Christmas List App | Interactive JavaScript wishlist with real-time totals and product links |  |
Live Demo |
Other Projects:
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JavaScript Mini-Projects:
DOM manipulation, event handling, interactive UI utilities -
Automation Tools:
Real-world IT workflow automation -
Full-Stack Applications (In Progress):
- Portfolio: https://calvinvanriper.dev (under construction)
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/calvinvanriper
- CodePen: codepen.io/calvinvanriper
- Email: hello@calvinvanriper.dev
I love building tools that automate tasks and make systems run more smoothly — whether in code, IT infrastructure, or workflows.