Peter A Barrow

pbarrowbyu@gmail.com | github.com/pbarrowbyu121 | LinkedIn

Summary

I am a self-taught frontend web developer who transitioned from a career in actuarial science in 2020 to pursue my passion for coding. I acquired my skills through platforms like FreeCodeCamp.org, Frontend Masters, and YouTube, driven by my enjoyment of problem-solving and the creative challenges of web development. I have applied my knowledge by creating a personal website that simulates stock trading, demonstrating my ability to innovate and apply technical skills in practical projects.

Technical skills: React, React Native, Remix, Redux, Vue/Vuex, Quasar, TypeScript, Tailwind, Bootstrap, PostgreSQL, Bash

Professional Experience

Operational Results - Highland, UT
Mid-Level Frontend Developer
Aug 2021 - July 2024
  • Worked in React/Remix under collaboration with UX designer and manager to build web application enhancements and features.
  • Utilized Tailwind CSS for efficient and maintainable styling.
  • Used Drizzle ORM to communicate with backend services.
  • Leveraged AI tools to enhance coding efficiency and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Acquired proficiency in TypeScript to enhance the robustness and maintainability of the React/Remix application.
Homie - South Jordan, UT
Software Developer Apprentice
Apr 2021 - Jul 2021
  • Assisted in transferring internal site from Angular to Vue
  • Created page to upload multiple photos, select/deselect, delete, and re-order photos by dragging
  • Used Chrome dev tools to compare page performance before and after code changes
  • Updated main site to order search results by newest listing instead of by price
  • Pair programming with other apprentice on work tickets
  • Gave presentation to management on HTTP requests using fetch and axios
  • Worked with team on tracking issues and site improvements
Regence BlueCross BlueShield - Cottonwood Heights, UT
Actuarial Analyst Assistant
Apr 2017 - Sep 2020
  • Developed the model to analyze and present competitor Individual and Small Group rates
  • Model improvements to track and project monthly reinsurance estimates
  • Ad hoc model and data requests
Underwriter III, Large Group
Sep 2013 - Apr 2017
  • Developed models and templates to improve efficiency of rating process
  • Used actuarial models to analyze medical risk
  • Evaluated group risk and attaches appropriate insurance rate
Goldman Sachs - Salt Lake City, UT
Contingent Worker with Client Entity Management
Mar 2013 - Sep 2013
  • Performed due diligence and entity research
  • Data analysis and quality control

Side Projects

PaperTradersApp.com - Salt Lake City, UT
Jan 2021 - present
  • Designed and built my own stock-trading simulator website.
  • Currently working on the iOS application version

Education & Certifications

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
Bachelors of Science in Mathematics
Brigham Young University
Other courses taken: Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science