Computer Science and Software Engineering Capstone Presentations
Fall Quarter
December 18, 2020
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Estefano Felipa "Kyflex Backend Development Internship" (KyFlex) Faculty Advisor: Dr. Yusuf Pisan |
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Abstract For my capstone project, I worked as a Backend
Developer Intern at KyFlex. KyFlex
is a startup based in Columbus, OH, that seeks to develop a web and mobile
platform that allows users to explore and share experiences. These 'experiences'
refer to activities that experts can share in a one-to-one or group setting. My goal for the capstone was to learn more about the
software development life cycle (SDLC), work on a project that provides
ownership and high impact, and get a valuable
leadership opportunities. As a backend engineer on the backend team, I
developed code for the server side of the web application using Django REST
Framework for API development. During this internship I worked with different
web development tools: Django REST Framework, a Python Framework that allows
the secure and flexible development of web APIs, Docker for environment
containerization, and PostgreSQL, a relational database that integrates
perfectly with Django. During my internship, I implemented and contributed
several features and fixed multiple bugs for their code base. I primarily
worked with Django, developing RESTful APIs as well as implementing major
features like token-authentication, payment implementation, and docker
containerization. My internship at KyFlex
helped me improve as a software developer as well as introduced me to a
fast-paced like-minded startup environment. I was able to work with different
developers and experts in many fields that just inspired me to work harder
and smarter every day. I learned to design, develop, and expose RESTful APIs,
collaborate asynchronously when working remotely as well as improve usability
by focusing on the customer. Finally one of the most
important things I learned is to be highly adaptable when working in new
environments. At the end of my capstone, I received an offer to
continue working at KyFlex during the Fall, and I
accepted. After getting a taste of what the software development industry is
like, I have narrowed down what I want to specialize and pursue in the
future. |
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Updated December 15, 2020