Chelsea Santucci

Web/Software Developer

dev@yuseiko.org | GitHub {sachieko} | linkedin

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Skills

Languages

  • Typescript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, R, Python, Ruby, Bash, Java, C#/.NET, XML

Frameworks/Libraries

  • NodeJS, React, Express, Vite, Ajax, jQuery, Sass, Bootstrap, Websockets, socket.io, Open Graph

Systems

  • Git, CLI, Linux, Windows, Android, Cloudflare, Asana
  • PostgreSQL, SQLite, MySQL, REST APIs
  • VSCode, VIM, Google Cloud Services, NPM, CMS

Testing

  • Cypress, Jest, Mocha&Chai, Storybook, Selenium Webdriver

Education

Lighthouse Labs

Diploma - Web Development

2022 - 2022

University of Calgary

B.Ed Secondary Math Education

2016 - 2018

University of Calgary

B.Sc Actuarial Science, Minors: Statistics and Japanese

2008 - 2012

Relevant Experience

Software Developer

Castle Rock Research Corporation | Apr.2023 - Jun.2024

  • Developed and maintained company websites using Squarespace, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, including custom front-end enhancements.
  • Engineered Javascript/C#/.NET solutions and designed relational database models to support project viability and business decisions.
  • Led technical interviews, onboarding, and code reviews for junior developers, ensuring high-quality contributions.
  • Spearheaded MVP development for new projects, defining specifications and integrating with existing tech products.
  • Optimized SEO, discounts, and partner relationships while managing site content and graphical elements.
  • Conducted data analysis to track marketing metrics, generating actionable reports via structured spreadsheets.
  • Performed pre-deployment security and cost reviews for web services leveraging external APIs and AI.
  • Acted as a technical liaison between developers and leadership, ensuring clear communication on progress and goals.

Teacher

Calgary Board of Education | May.2018 - Dec.2022

  • Implemented interactive web-based learning environments (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) to facilitate remote education, improving student engagement by 40%.
  • Delivered curriculum on JavaScript fundamentals and data algorithms, emphasizing real-world problem-solving and computational thinking.
  • Optimized workflows to manage 120+ concurrent student projects, ensuring 100% on-time delivery through agile task prioritization and feedback systems.
  • Acted as technical support lead, diagnosing and resolving software/hardware issues under stress and strict time constraints.
  • Pioneered adoption of database systems (e.g., SQL-based tools) for school operations, training 5+ colleagues in data management best practices.
  • Spearheaded project-based learning initiatives, guiding students through full development lifecycles (planning → execution → review) for 15+ technical projects annually.
  • Taught applied mathematics with a focus on algorithmic logic, laying foundations for student success in Computer Science courses.

Technical Projects

Shukumei Bot

2025 - Present

  • Designed and implemented discord bot that automates game features and a unique dice system for a Tabletop game system used in 10+ servers.
  • Implemented using TypeScript, Node.JS and discordjs.

L5RSRD

2023 - Present

  • A full stack application with a backend API service that provides reference information in readable tables for various devices for a Tabletop game. Relied on by 200+ users monthly.
  • Implemented using Typescript, React/Vite, React-Router, PostgreSQL, Express and NodeJS.

Parrot Perch

2022

  • A full stack application that allowed users to create and join private rooms for simultaneous viewing of Twitch and Youtube streams with other users.
  • Implemented using React, NodeJS, Express and Twitch and Youtube API's.
  • Responsible for implementing front and back-end chat functionality and messaging, front-end styles for various devices, and websocket functionality.