Stéphane Dorotich
Software Engineer
Phone
stephanedorotich@gmail.com
Phone
(587) 434-7693
Detail-oriented developer with a strong foundation in math, science, and system design. Brings over five years of experience in full stack and DevOps, including infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and web design. Comfortable with development flows using Linux, terminal, VS Code, and git. Equally comfortable communicating complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Seeking a role in full stack or DevOps. Passionate about understanding complex systems and building dependable solutions that work in the real world.
Languages
Bash
C
C++
CSS
HTML
Go
Java
JavaScript
Markdown
Python
Sass
TypeScript
Systems and Tools
Apache HTTP Server Project
AWS
Bootstrap
Conda
Debian
Docker
Git
Hugo
Npm
SSH
SvelteKit
TypeDoc
Ubuntu
VSCode
Systems Thinking & Integration
Attention to Detail
Effective Communication
Analytical & Scientific Mindset
University of Calgary
B. Sc. Computer Science
with Distinction
2019 - 2023
| 🗣️ Bilingual | Fluent in written and spoken French; of French Canadian heritage, studied in a francophone school, participated in a 3-month overseas exchange. |
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| ✏️ Documentation & Communication | Comfortable writing documentation and educational content; proficient developing presentations, diagrams, and walkthroughs. |
| 🧗 Personal Interests | Outdoor explorer, disc golfer, climber, D&D fan, geopolitical podcast enthusiast, musician, and cat dad. |
Full-Stack Developer (Solo)
Flokk Systems Inc.
Sept 2023 - Jan 2025
- Led all development efforts to deliver a CRM and public-facing website for a ranch management startup, from requirements elicitation to deployment.
- Prototyped UI and built a responsive front end.
- Administered a web server and managed SSL certificates.
- Owned OS administration tasks: user/permission control, SSH key management, backups, and system process configuration.
- Configured and maintained a self-hosted GitLab instance and developed CI/CD pipelines for deployment.
Private Tutor
Self-employed
Sept 2013 - Ongoing
- Instructs Math, Physics, and Chemistry.
- Grows strong relationships with clientele through good communication, quality of service, and tailoring lessons to best support students.
- Can effectively apply logic and use math to solve diverse problems.
- Developed and maintains a program to track students, sessions, and generate invoices; in active use since 2019.
Front Desk Supervisor, Climbing Instructor
Calgary Climbing Center
Mar 2018. - Mar 2020
- Supervised all aspects of day-to-day operations of the climbing gym.
- Coordinated group visits by interviewing clients to assess their needs and coordinated with instructors to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory, cash-counts, and equipment inspection.
- Delegated tasks to staff to ensure facility cleanliness, retail presentability, and safety preparedness.
- Served as a climbing instructor to teach core climbing skills to a variety of groups.
Teaching Assistant
University of Calgary
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
- Developed code- and theory-based teaching examples and exercises.
- Instructed Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures & Algorithms, and Operating Systems.
- Provided in-depth support by simplifying concepts, identifying student needs and supporting their learning, debugging code, administering class discord channels, and marking assignments and exams.
- Developed an excellent foundation for C++, Java, and git.
References available on request