Joanna Sandybelle Dadd

Resume

Roots, service & study

Four years in uniform, a computer science degree, and a growing stack of shipped software.

Education

  1. B.S. Computer Science

    2023 — 2025

    Old Dominion University

    • Focus on software engineering and human-computer interaction
    • Senior capstone: an accessible scheduling tool for veteran services

  2. A.S. Chemical Engineering

    2021 — 2023

    Virginia Peninsula Community College (while serving)

    • Completed on deployment cycles through distance learning

Tech experience

  1. Full-Stack Developer (Freelance)

    2024 — present

    Independent

    • Design and ship React + TypeScript sites for small businesses
    • Own the whole loop: discovery, design system, build, deploy, handoff
    • Built Kai and BingeBuddy from concept to working prototype

Navy experience

  1. Nuclear Machinist Mate

    2018 — 2022

    United States Navy

    • Maintained shipboard primary and secondary chemistry
    • Performed radiological controls
    • Operated and maintained Naval Nuclear propulsion plants and associated equipment
    • Held a security clearance and an unblemished operational record

Certifications

  • Coming Soon

Relevant coursework

  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Database Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • Software Engineering
  • Computer Networks
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  • Web Application Development