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Dale E. Oster Jr.

Software Engineer Whose Passion Is Crafting Accessible Gaming Experiences through Innovation and Empathy

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Certifications

Issuer Certification Certificate Link
Microsoft Microsoft Certified Professional View Certificate
Microsoft HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals View Certificate
Microsoft Database Fundamentals View Certificate
TrueCoders Full-Stack .NET Software Engineering View Certificate

Education

TrueCoders | Advanced Technical Training | February 2024

The TrueCoders training program is comprised of project and lecture-based training curriculum that aims to fill the growing need for software development professionals. Several projects foster collaboration in a group setting, involving multiple technologies, including database connectivity with CRUD operations, as well as API integrations.

  • Over 300 hours of intensive, project-based training in .NET Core and other technical skills, including C#, ASP.NET MVC, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Git.
  • Problem-solving and collaboration skills were developed through both independent and group projects.
  • Projects were tracked using Git and GitHub for source control.

San Antonio College | Associate of Science | May 2021

During my collegiate journey, I delved deeply into the realm of Computer Science, with a keen focus on programming. My academic pursuits were anchored in a comprehensive study of Java, a language that not only sharpened my technical skills but also expanded my understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts. This rigorous exploration of OOP principles has equipped me with a robust foundation for developing scalable and efficient software solutions.

Projects

Codewars

Codewars is an excellent platform for improving coding skills through interactive challenges, making it an excellent resource for a website focused on programming education. It also fosters a community of developers, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Click here to view my Codewars profile.

Ship, Captain, and Crew — C# | SQL Server | Azure | Dapper

This C# console application is a dice game that utilizes the Dapper and Microsoft.Data.SqlClient NuGet packages to integrate a SQL Server database hosted on Azure. CRUD operations allow for persistent stat tracking and leaderboard functionality.

  • Created and host a database on Azure that stores users and their respective stats in multiple tables.
  • Integrated Dapper for efficient and high-performance data access, optimizing database interactions and query executions.
  • Full CRUD (create, read, update, and delete) operations are supported, allowing users to create new accounts, reset their stats, view leaderboards, and delete accounts.
  • Utilized C# for the program logic and user interface.
  • Logic has been implemented to allow for AI players.

You can view a video walkthrough of this project by clicking on the thumbnail below.

You can click here to view the source code.