I moved from the USA to the Stockholm region five years ago for family reunification and have built my life here. At 51, I bring real-world experience, resilience, curiosity, and a long history of working with people in high-pressure environments.
Before programming, I spent many years as a registered nurse, where teamwork, clear communication, documentation, prioritization, and practical problem-solving were part of everyday work.
My interest in software grew when I collaborated with a hospital development team as a super user, contributing user and workflow insights for tools used in real healthcare settings. That experience showed me how thoughtful software can support people, improve routines, and make complex work easier to manage.
Today I am studying system development with a focus on .NET, C#, databases, and web applications. Outside of my studies, I keep learning through hands-on side projects, including home labs, virtualization, cybersecurity basics, DevOps experiments, and small web applications. I also have a YouTube channel where I have shared parts of my IT learning journey, with plans to include more development-focused content as my projects grow.
Tools and technologies I am currently building with.
A responsive full-stack application for managing a shared book collection and private favorite quotes. Built with Angular 20, .NET 9, and Azure SQL, with complete CRUD, JWT authentication, light and dark themes, and automated Azure deployment through GitHub Actions.
A web-based chatbot built to demonstrate a modern CI/CD workflow. It answers common Linux, Git, SSH, and AWS questions using static HTML, rule-based JavaScript, tests, linting, and automated deployment.
A fantasy-themed responsive website inspired by Norse mythology, built with HTML, CSS Grid/Flexbox, Google Maps embed, a creature gallery, newsletter form, and custom visual styling.
A planning-stage React and TypeScript flashcard app for reviewing developer theory and course concepts, with future plans for a full-stack ASP.NET Core API and Azure deployment.
When placed in a situation where she needed to learn a new system quickly, she was able to achieve this and to immediately take charge and run the offices on her own.
Dannell is a delight to work with and I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again.
View Full ReferenceThrough her curiosity, problem-solving ability, and willingness to keep developing, Dannell has been a very valuable member of the project team.
She quickly became an inspiration to colleagues and a role model in self-leadership and professional development.
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