Hello
- - - +Hi! My name is Marc and I am a tinkerer/teacher/developer/engineering student.
+I do a lot of things. I'm currently the chairperson and webmaster of the Daily Publications Society, a non-profit organization that publishes two weekly print & online student newspapers in the McGill community, the Editor-in-chief at Graphite Publications, an independent Montreal-based online publication that tries really hard to do something different from its peers, and the web developer in charge of the clubs & services of the Students' Society of McGill University. Oh, and I teach Java, Python and Intro. to Web development at SSMU MiniCourses to curious students to unwind.
+I do a whole bunch of other things, check out my résumé to know what I've been up to lately.
+If you want to chat, work on some cool problems or write, hit me up at marc@marccataford.com!
+Marc Cataford
-Get in touch through Twitter at @_mcataford, on Github at @mcataford or via email at c.marcandre [at] gmail.com -
-Hi! My name is Marc, and I'm a fourth-year computer engineering student from McGill University. My main interests lie in full-stack web development, embdedded systems, and harnessing new technologies to educate, spread information and create a more sustainable world. -
-When I'm not working on a project, tinkering at home or learning new things, I like to cycle around Montreal and experiment with preserves and food in general. -
-Skills
-Through my practice as a tutor and web developer, I've learned a lot in a short amount of time, as deadlines were often immovable. If a project requires the use of something I'm not familiar with, the first step is always to research and learn so I can apply.
-Software
-Through personal practice and teaching it to others, I've become proficient in many programming languages such as C/C++, Java, Javascript, PHP, x86-64 Intel assembly and Python. I've also worked with frameworks such as JQuery, AngularJS and Flask.
-I've also been working with Wordpress and Wordpress-like systems for a while.
-Hardware
-Over the course of a semester, I joined a robotics club that taught be the basics of circuit board prototyping and soldering, I then went to experiment with my trusty Arduino, bulk electronics and a PIC programmer. -
-Recent coursework also led me to work with FPGAs and VHDL.
-Current work
-I've had many different jobs before settling in engineering, these experiences have taught me to be quick on my feet, always receptive and willing to learn.
-My prime directive is to assess what the expectations are, and find a way to exceed them.
-Click here to access my full résumé.
-Web development
-As a web developer for The McGill Daily, SSMU University Affairs and other organizations, I've had the chance to design and implement web content accessed by thousands. I believe in simplicity, as design should highlight the content, not take the focus away from it. -
-Education
-I have been a computer science/engineering tutor at Chegg Tutors Inc. since 2013, and a French tutor at Cégep du Vieux Montréal since 2010. I have also tutoring privately around McGill for about a year. My time as a teacher has been a tremendous help in refining my communication and planning skills.
-Get in touch
-Got ideas you want to discuss? Interested in hiring a consultant or web developer? Want a cycling partner? I'd love to hear from you! Use the form below or use one of these social media links to send me something.
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