About Me

Hi! I’m Christa Cooke, a passionate and results-drivenfreelance software engineer with a knack for crafting seamless, scalable, and efficient digital solutions. With years of experience working across diverse industries—frombioinformatics research to large-scale enterprise applications—I bring a unique blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and creative innovation to every project.
Technical Expertise
My technical skill set is built to deliver high-performance applications that drive business success.
- Proficient: JavaScript, ReactJS, NodeJS, Express, Java, Android, SQL, PostgreSQL, Git, Python, Vue.js, CI/CD, REST APIs.
- Exposure: C++, C#, Unity, Firebase, AWS, TypeScript, Docker, Django, MongoDB.
Professional Experience
I’ve worked with both cutting-edge startups and industry-leading organizations, building software that delivers real impact:
- JHU Applied Physics Lab: Developed advanced front-end applications, fine-tuned large language models (LLMs), and contributed to published research in AI and machine learning.
- Mabloc: Saved a research lab $250K by developing custom bioinformatics automation tools.
- Edume & CashApp: Spearheaded web application development, database optimization, and Agile team collaboration.
Projects & Innovations
I thrive on solving challenging problems and building innovative software solutions:
- Marble Marcher, FeastFinder, and Asteroid Watch: Creative personal projects showcasing AI, physics simulations, and real-world data visualization.
- Active participant in hackathons like Out in Tech and WomenHack, promoting diversity and cutting-edge innovation in the tech industry.
Let’s Build Something Amazing
Whether you’re looking for a freelance engineer to bring your vision to life, optimize an existing application, or develop a full-stack solution from the ground up, I’d love to help. Reach out via email at christadcooke@gmail.com or explore my latest work on GitHub. Let’s create something impactful together!