Personal Projects
Online Typewriter live website source code
Used HTML, CSS, and Vanilla JS
Created a minimal online word processor, with multiple display themes, that only allows the user to edit the last three words they typed. Use of this tool has increased my writing speed by 2-2.5x by eliminating indecision from the drafting process of essays.
Online Periodic Table live website source code
Primarily used CSS and Vanilla JS
Improved graphics efficiencies through incorporating CSS transitions; strategically optimized a resource-intensive design to work well on lower-end systems. Learned to effectively use external APIs and premade resources to enhance a custom project.
Professional Resume (2018) see it live: resume.brennancolberg.com
Used HTML and CSS
Designed and programmed this resume with standard web formatting techniques.
Backus-Naur Sentence Generator (2018) live website source code
Used PHP and JavaScript
Cooperated with multiple team members to separately design and implement different parts of a complex project. Implemented the backend of a basic Backus-Naur Form (BNF) machine grammar parser, within a tight timeframe.
Binary Quiz (2018) live website
Used JavaScript , planning to port to Swift (iOS) and Java (Android)
Brainstormed, drafted, and created a working proof-of-concept model for a smartphone application using code.org's "App Lab" service. Began exploring common app frameworks (XCode with Swift and Android Studio with Java ) with the goal of deploying a cross-platform app by the end of 2018.
Axis & Allies Dashboard (2018) live website source code
Used HTML, CSS, and Vanilla JS
Programmed a web application that can track absolutely every aspect of an instance of the board game "Axis & Allies 1942"™ (territory ownership, economic statistics, and a cumulative per-player stopwatch), completely negating the need for any paperwork or manual calculations during a game.
Carbon Cycle Simulator (2018) live website source code
Used HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Worked with a local high school biology teacher to design and deploy an informational website which emphasizes the structure and function of the biological "Carbon Cycle" in a uniquely visual and interactive fashion: it has each student experience the cycle through the lens of a single carbon atom's journey, with explanations along the way.
FMBQ Jump Lights (2018) live website source code
Used HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Worked with end users to design, test, and iterate a successfully deployed web application while matching a set of given technical specifications. Made it easier for Free Methodist Bible Quizzing teams from remote and lower-income areas to practice without need for a $150+ set of niche hardware by using a computer keyboard and this simple online website instead.
BFramework (2016 - 2017) source code
Used Java's AWT/Swing graphics framework
Designed and implemented multiple iterations of a scalable 2D game framework using AWT/Swing in Java. Led a four-person team to 2nd place at an international-level competition (TSA Video Game Design/Programming) with a game built solely with that engine.
Work & Volunteer Experience
Nota School (September 2019 - Present) company website
Founder & CEO
Started a company with the ultimate goal of quickly scaling a reimagined K-12 education in the United States. Currently working with 3 homeschooling families to develop a time-based task-logging system to substitute accomplishments for GPAs.
Cozi (Q3 2019) the (unpublished) website I worked on
Software Engineering Intern (Web Client)
Designed & implemented a custom unit test framework & toolset for the company's entire web interface, increasing Jest unit test coverage from under 2% to over 10% during the course of my internship. Decreased the time necessary to write tests for certain Redux files by over 90%.
Bottomline (January - July 2019) the interface I designed
Co-Founder & Frontend Software Architect
Designed and built initial versions of the company's functional interface in React, managed all inner communication channels, and articulated the company's planned go-to-market strategy. Left on good terms because of an inability to commit enough time.
UW Computational Fabrication Lab (Q1 2019)
Undergraduate Researcher
Designed and created a custom multithreaded scraper with Node.js and Puppeteer to gather data on over 10,000 parts from McMaster-Carr's website, as well as a full-stack MySQL/Node.js/React application to visualize cost relationships between parts.
Colberg Tutoring (2017 - 2019) company website
Owner & STEM Tutor
Designed and tested custom curricula for teaching mathematics, basic programming, and LEGO robotics to individuals and groups alike. Learned the basics of local business law, and fulfilled all necessary accounting and tax reporting responsibilities.
Inglemoor Valhallabots [FRC #3268] (2015 - 2019) team website
Programming Mentor (2018 - 2019)
President & Programming Lead (2016 - 2018)
Led, reorganized and expanded the FIRST Robotics team at my high school, growing from 6 members to 30 within a year. Coordinated with students, administrators, and parents to compete in the FRC as the region's only completely student-led team (opting not to have any direct mentor involvement or support), before rejoining as a hands-off programming mentor (a resident expert on use of the necessary Java frameworks).