About

Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.

T.S. Eliot

Hi, I’m Carina Avram—a computer science student, athlete, world traveler, and creative thinker driven by a passion for technology, design, and innovation.

Software Developer Web Designer Tennis Player World Explorer

Programming Languages & Frameworks

React, Next.js

Learning Source: Udemy courses ("React – The Complete Guide," "React Native – The Practical Guide").

React, Next.js

Birthday Reminder App: Used React and Next.js to create a full-stack app with authentication, event management, and automated notifications.

React Meetups App: Built a platform for finding and organizing meetups, improving React design skills by 35%.

JavaScript

Learning Source: freeCodeCamp, Harvard's CS50x.

JavaScript

JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures (Palindrome Checker, Roman Numeral Checker, etc.)

Personal Portfolio Website: Enhanced interactivity and functionality with JavaScript.

Python

Learning Source: Tiffin University coursework, CodePath course, Harvard's CS50x.

Python

Python Programming coursework and CodePath technical interview preparation

C#, .NET

Learning Source: Tiffin University programming courses.

C#, .NET

Gained experience in C# programming coursework, applying .NET in various academic projects.

TypeScript

Learning Source: Udemy course on React and Next.js.

TypeScript

Todo App and Posts App (part of the "React – The Complete Guide" Udemy course).

Front-End Development

HTML, CSS

Learning Source: Tiffin University coursework, freeCodeCamp Responsive Web Design course, CS50x.

HTML, CSS

The Dronefather Website: Created a responsive portfolio, improving sales by 25%.

Personal Portfolio Website: Built from scratch to showcase skills and projects effectively.

Most of my projects involved some usage of HTML and CSS.

Web Design Principles, UX, Responsive Design, Accessibility Standards (WCAG)

Learning Source: University coursework in Web Design and User Experience, real-world projects like TU bookstore and freelance collaborations.

Tiffin University Bookstore Website: Redesigned for a better user experience, achieving a 277.99% revenue increase.

Other Projects: Leftover Heroes, Lululemon Product Details Page & Cart Page Redesign, The Dronefather Portfolio Website.

Back-End Development

MongoDB

Learning Source: React and Next.js courses on Udemy.

MongoDB

Birthday Reminder App: Used MongoDB for efficient data storage and retrieval in the full-stack application.

Firebase, MySQL

Learning Source: CS50x, Tiffin University coursework, and React Native course on Udemy.

Firebase, MySQL

Integrated databases in various academic and personal projects.

C#

Learning Source: Tiffin University programming classes.

C#

Applied in academic programming tasks and coursework.

Version Control

Learning Source: Hands-on experience during project development.

Used extensively in Personal Portfolio Website and personal projects to manage code versions.

Countries I've Explored

My Journey So Far

2010Passion Ignited

Accepted to a Computer Science High School

In May 2010, I was accepted to a Computer Science high school in Timisoara, Romania. However, I moved to Spain the following month to focus on tennis. Despite the change, my passion for technology remained constant.

2018–2020Precision at Sea

Casino Dealer on Royal Caribbean Ships

While working aboard Freedom of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas, I honed precision, adaptability, and interpersonal skills, which are invaluable in my tech career today.

2021Dream Rekindled

Enrolled at Tiffin University

I signed an athletic scholarship and began studying Computer Science, finally pursuing my dream of building a career in technology after a decade.

2023–PresentShaping the Future

Preparing for a Career in Technology

Currently excelling in a Computer Science program with concentrations in Web Design and Software Development, I am on track to graduate in May 2025 and begin my career as a software engineer.