About Me

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Intro

I am Dechante Chang, a Computer Science student at the University of Central Florida with a passion for building simple and elegant solutions to complex problems. I'm expected to graduate in December 2026 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, maintaining a GPA of 3.0. I currently live in Orlando, Florida, bringing both technical expertise and fresh perspective to software development.

Currently, I work as a Freelance Developer, creating custom web applications and automation solutions for clients using React, Node.js, Python, and REST APIs. I also have experience as a Technical Support Specialist at Amazon, where I resolved technical issues for AWS-connected devices while maintaining a 95% customer satisfaction rating.

Technical Background

I specialize in full-stack development with expertise in:

Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C, Java, HTML5, CSS3, SQL

Frameworks: React.js, Node.js, Express.js, Flask, Material UI, NumPy, Scikit-learn

Tools: Git, MongoDB, MySQL, REST API, AWS, Postman, Leaflet.js, Twilio, Netlify, AJAX

Concepts: Full-Stack Development, OOP, Data Structures, Algorithms, Agile, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity

Professional Experience

Freelance Developer (September 2021 – Present)

  • Developed custom web applications and automation solutions for 15+ clients using React, Node.js, Python, and REST APIs
  • Optimized local business visibility through Google Maps SEO strategies, increasing client search rankings by 40%
  • Provided technical support for 20+ residential clients, troubleshooting networking, smart home devices, and computer systems

Technical Support Specialist at Amazon (May 2018 – August 2021)

  • Resolved 30+ daily technical issues for AWS-connected devices maintaining 95% customer satisfaction rating
  • Documented 200+ solutions in knowledge base; collaborated with engineering teams on bug escalation

Notable Projects

Full-Stack Marketplace Platform

Built secure classifieds platform with JWT authentication and bcrypt hashing supporting 50+ concurrent users. Developed RESTful API with full CRUD operations and implemented responsive React UI with real-time search.

Public Safety Data Dashboard

Created interactive map visualizing 500+ police incidents with dynamic filtering, deployed on Netlify with 200+ monthly users.

Municipal GIS Mapping System

Developed mapping application integrating city APIs with 1,000+ waterway features; reduced load time by 40% via data caching.

Video Streaming Interface

Built responsive YouTube-style application with React Router, real-time search, and adaptive video playback.

Webhook Alert System

Created automation system converting webhooks into SMS/voice alerts with 99% delivery reliability.

Education & Coursework

University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

  • Expected Graduation: December 2026
  • GPA: 3.0
  • Location: Orlando, FL

Relevant Coursework:

  • Machine Learning – Implemented k-NN, decision trees, and logistic regression from scratch; achieved 92% classification accuracy
  • Security in Computing – Remediated SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF vulnerabilities following OWASP standards
  • Web & UX Development – Built WCAG 2.1 AA compliant interfaces; reduced task completion time by 30% through iterative testing
  • Other Courses: Systems Software, Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures & Algorithms, Mobile Development, Cyber Defense

Contact Information

I Dream Of

  • Building impactful software solutions that make a difference
  • Contributing to open-source projects and the developer community
  • Creating intuitive user experiences through clean design
  • Continuing to learn and grow in the field of computer science
  • Making technology more accessible and user-friendly

If you have internship opportunities, job openings, or just want to connect, feel free to reach out!