I'm John Durtka, a web developer with a Biomedical Engineering degree. I combine a strong engineering mindset with hands-on frontend and backend skills, including MATLAB, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React, to build reliable, user-friendly web apps. I'm a collaborative problem-solver who thrives in multidisciplinary teams and enjoys turning complex requirements into clean, scalable software. I value self-management and continuous learning, and I'm motivated to contribute to innovative projects in software and healthcare tech.

John Durtka

I'm John Durtka, a web developer with a Biomedical Engineering degree. I combine a strong engineering mindset with hands-on frontend and backend skills, including MATLAB, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React, to build reliable, user-friendly web apps. I'm a collaborative problem-solver who thrives in multidisciplinary teams and enjoys turning complex requirements into clean, scalable software. I value self-management and continuous learning, and I'm motivated to contribute to innovative projects in software and healthcare tech.

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I’m John Durtka, a web developer with a Biomedical Engineering degree. I combine a strong engineering mindset with hands-on frontend and backend skills, including MATLAB, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React, to build reliable, user-friendly web apps.
I’m a collaborative problem-solver who thrives in multidisciplinary teams and enjoys turning complex requirements into clean, scalable software. I value self-management and continuous learning, and I’m motivated to contribute to innovative projects in software and healthcare tech.

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Language

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Work Experience

Web Developer at Pet Care Website
January 1, 2023 - Present
A website for a pet care service-based business. Front-end in React.js, Bootstrap, HTML/CSS; Back-end in Python, Flask, SQL and SQLite.
Software Engineer / Web Developer at In-house Projects
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and built a new routing system for user flows; created reusable architecture for micro-sites; integrated in-house API; replaced external API integration; built Jest unit tests and Playwright end-to-end tests to improve internal testing.
Project / Game Jam Contributor at Alien Invaders (React Game Jam 2023)
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
A Space Invaders-inspired game developed using React, React Pixi for rendering, and React Redux.

Education

Full Stack Web Development at 4Geeks Academy
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University
June 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2023
Certificate / Diploma in Full Stack Web Development at Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education