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Retired (10 years) HPD's designer and manager of its *reporting system. (reports and computer generated letters) PowerBuilder Programmer. Liaison between Chase Manhattan bank and HPD for their Multi Dwelling Unit Optical Storage System (also set up computers and locations updated system and worked with and trained data entry personnel on that system). Originator and Instructor of HOD Computer training room - connected HPD's Database System with training room) Trained users in Crystal Reports and PowerViewer in the Classroom. Trained Managers in Crystal Reports on a One to One Basis.  As an Analyst designed the Protest department System - Meeting with Managers Staff  as well as coding that system. The reporting system I designed allowed all letters in the system be modified by a secretary (names, dates etc.) a task that previously took numerous consultants months to achieve.)  First and Only HPD employee to have PowerBulder programming duties. that were only performed by consultants previously.

I am a recent graduate of Hack Upstate’s Careers in Code Bootcamp in Syracuse NY, where I learned full stack web development. This started me on what I envision as a career of continuous learning. I am currently learning Python and Django on my own and participating in a Data Basics course.

I am ready for a more interesting and challenging career that uses my new skills and allows me to apply my problem-solving abilities on interesting projects. My long-term goal is a career that combines my background in linguistics with coding knowledge, such as working on machine translation systems, speech recognition and speech synthesis systems, semantic search systems, or computer aided language learning systems. To that end I am interested in Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning.

I was introduced to the Hudson Valley tech community through participation in the virtual HVTechFest 2021. I am looking forward to the upcoming Data Visualization with Python course here at OpenHub Project!

Hello,

My name is Andrea.

I am German and have been living in New Windsor, NY, since 2014. I have a degree in Business Information Systems (60% CS, 40% BA) from a college in Germany and have been working in IT for about 20 years in different positions and companies. My work experience includes application and web development, system administration, technical support, and social entrepreneurship amongst others. I love learning and teaching. In Germany I facilitated various computer learning projects with Middle School students and senior citizens, and other social activities as a leading organizer.

My current job is with Schoology, an EdTech Company in NYC, where I have worked as a Support Engineer (now in Senior position) for the past 4.5 years. I also volunteered with coding activities in local schools in Cornwall (through Code.org) and Newburgh (Girls Who Code), and I am very interested in improving learning opportunities and student engagement through the use of technology. My current passion is Artificial Intelligence / Machine learning, where I try to get up to speed and hope to pass on / share my acquired knowledge in the future with students of all ages.

In my spare time I am usually with my horse Gibson, or in the gym. I also love mountain biking, traveling, and cooking.