I'm Tristan Cravello—a full-stack developer based in Clearwater, FL. I specialize in building scalable, user-centered applications with JavaScript, React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. I thrive on turning complex requirements into clear, usable solutions and love crafting features that improve workflows and outcomes for real people. I bring strong communication, a system-thinking mindset, and a disciplined, growth-oriented work ethic. I'm excited to contribute to collaborative teams and apply my skills to challenging problems in education and software development.

Tristan Cravello

I'm Tristan Cravello—a full-stack developer based in Clearwater, FL. I specialize in building scalable, user-centered applications with JavaScript, React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. I thrive on turning complex requirements into clear, usable solutions and love crafting features that improve workflows and outcomes for real people. I bring strong communication, a system-thinking mindset, and a disciplined, growth-oriented work ethic. I'm excited to contribute to collaborative teams and apply my skills to challenging problems in education and software development.

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I’m Tristan Cravello—a full-stack developer based in Clearwater, FL. I specialize in building scalable, user-centered applications with JavaScript, React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. I thrive on turning complex requirements into clear, usable solutions and love crafting features that improve workflows and outcomes for real people.

I bring strong communication, a system-thinking mindset, and a disciplined, growth-oriented work ethic. I’m excited to contribute to collaborative teams and apply my skills to challenging problems in education and software development.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Engineering Fellow at University of South Florida
June 1, 2025 - Present
Developed ClassPulse, a full-stack platform for tracking classroom behavior and student participation, providing real-time dashboards and exportable reports for educators and administrators, supporting analytics for up to 30 students per class. Built a responsive React frontend with Tailwind CSS, React Router, and CSS modules to deliver an intuitive, user-friendly interface. Implemented a Node.js and Express backend with JWT authentication, ensuring secure management of multi-user data across classrooms and schools. Designed and maintained a MongoDB database capable of handling thousands of engagement and behavior records, supporting scalable storage and fast query performance. Integrated Chart.js and PDFKit to generate dynamic visualizations and exportable reports, enabling educators to identify trends and actionable insights.
Middle School Social Studies Teacher at Discovery Academy of Science & Tinker K-8 School
July 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Developed and implemented differentiated lesson plans for 6th-8th grade World History, Civics, and United States History, addressing the needs of both advanced and regular-level students. Designed and graded assessments aligned with learning objectives and state standards. Managed classrooms of 10–25 students, applying positive behavior management strategies to maintain an effective learning environment.

Education

Software Engineering Bootcamp Certification at University of South Florida
February 1, 2026 - March 16, 2026
Master of Science in Social Science Education at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2022

Qualifications

Software Engineering Bootcamp Certification
February 1, 2026 - March 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services