Ben Daniels

3610 NE 14th Place · Cape Coral, FL 33909 · (269) 569-0643 · benjamindaniels21@gmail.com

I'm a music PhD turned software developer. I'm interested in building accessible and interactive web experiences. React, Node, and Javascript are my best friends!

Projects

Javascript developer

Movie Wars

Movie Wars uses axios to fetch data from The Open Movie Database API, evaluates and compares the stats of two movies, and then displays the winner of the battle!

Tech Stack Used


    • Github Repo

    Live Demo

    React developer

    Travel Journal

    A project that allows users to log their various travels, create a description of where they went, and to upload a photo of the place!

    Tech Stack Used


    • Github Repo

    Live Demo

    React developer

    NFM Indoor Percussion

    Developed a web application for North Fort Myers Indoor Percussion ensemble using React and TailwindCSS. The project uses common React concepts like state management (useState) and incorporates a responsive design.

    Tech Stack Used


    • Github Repo

    Live Demo

    Javascript Developer

    Simon Game

    This is a recreation of the classic pattern matching Simon Game. I built it using Javascript and the Javascript library JQuery. The project uses multiple array methods to check if the user's inputted pattern matches the given pattern.

    Tech Stack Used


    • Github Repo

    Live Demo

    Javascript Developer

    The Maze Game

    Use your arrows to navigate a maze. For this project I used vanilla JS along with the physics library MatterJS, which allowed me to create a realistic feeling of gravity and velocity.

    Tech Stack Used


    • Github Repo

    Live Demo

    WEB Developer

    Tinder for Dogs

    A lading page for a fictitious dating app for our canine companions!

    Tech Stack Used


    • Github Repo

    Live Demo

    Music Teacher

    North Fort Myers High School

    I teach courses in Music Theory, Percussion, and Jazz. Over the past 6 years I've helped to develop a robust and rigorous music theory curriculum which now includes multiple theory courses including AP Music theory and a Cambridge AICE music course. Under my direction, our percussion program has grown into one of the best in the region. Our students regularly compete at various events around the state, have become members of nationally competitive ensembles, and I've placed several students at Florida's best music schools.

    2016-present

    Education

    NuCamp Coding Bootcamp

    Full Stack Web and Mobile Development (MERN Stack)

    Honors Graduate (top 10%)

    2021-2022

    Duke University

    PhD in Music Composition

    GPA: 3.6

    2012 - 2020

    Johns Hopkins University

    Masters degree in Music Composition

    GPA: 3.87

    2010 - 2012

    Central Michigan University

    Bachelors Degree in Music Theory and Composition

    GPA: 3.6

    2006 - 2010

    Skills

    Programming Languages & Tools
    Professional Strengths
    • Mobile-First, Responsive Design
    • A love for learning new skills
    • Works well in a team or solo environment
    • Attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills
    • Interested in finding creative solutions for optimal UI and UX

    Interests

    Apart from being a web developer, I have several hobbies that I enjoy. My educational training is in music so I enjoy writing and making music. I'm an avid drummer and direct an indoor percussion ensemble at a local high school. The group consists of about 40 kids from high schools around the area and we've grown each year since I found the ensemble in 2016. I also play drums in the worship band at my church.

    Aside from musical endeavors I enjoy making things! I discovered a love for woodworking about 8 years ago and I've spent that time making various projects like rocking chairs, tables, and cabinets in my garage workshop.