About Me

Christa Cooke

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!