Alexe Ana-Andrada

• Developed a web app that generates Spotify playlists based on user-selected moods, using the Spotify Web API
• Contributed to the backend by implementing CRUD operations and designing RESTful endpoints
• Supported basic application security (input validation, authentication handling)
• Took on Scrum Master responsibilities, including sprint planning, task tracking, and team coordination
• Technologies used: Java, Spring Framework, Hibernate
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Acomplished:

• Gained hands-on experience with Spring Boot, API design, and backend security
• Improved agile collaboration and sprint planning skills through Scrum Master role

• Developing a social discovery app that helps users connect through shared activities such as museum visits, meetups, and local events.
• Users can search for events in new cities or create their own events, ranging from casual gatherings to larger community activities.
• Backend built with Java and Spring Framework, using Hibernate for data persistence.
• Implemented user authentication via Keycloak, allowing secure login and registration for users
• Frontend built using React with Vite for fast development and optimized performance

Acomplished:

• Gained hands-on experience in full-stack development, building a backend with Java and Spring Boot and a frontend using React and Vite.
• Implemented REST APIs and CRUD operations to manage event data, providing users with the ability to create and search for events.
• Learned to integrate Keycloak for secure user authentication and management, understanding JWT and OAuth for session handling.
• Applied Hibernate for efficient ORM and database management, optimizing data storage and retrieval.