David Kountz
Web Developer at Kokomo Diving LLC
Recent Graduate in Information Systems | Aspiring DevOps Engineer
As a recent graduate from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, I am an aspiring DevOps engineer driven by a passion for automation and continuous improvement. My enthusiasm for technology began at a young age and has only grown stronger over the years.
I am dedicated to expanding my knowledge and honing my skills in the DevOps field. Currently, I am diving into "The DevOps Handbook" to deepen my understanding of best practices and methodologies. My strong work ethic and self-discipline propel me to tackle new challenges and constantly seek opportunities for learning and growth.
I thrive on building solutions from the ground up and am eager to apply my knowledge to real-world scenarios. Committed to becoming a valuable asset in the tech industry, I am excited about the journey ahead and the opportunities it holds.
A cybersecurity blog made using Node.js, React, and utilizing a Postgresql database for the back end.
The site you are currently on.
A basic weather dashboard
A cybersecurity blog site that features a fully workable faux Linux terminal for its UI.
Tech Stack: Node.js, React, PostgreSQL. Utilizing AWS EC2 instance for hosting and RDS for the PostgreSQL database.
Faux Linux terminal interface with 10+ commands for article navigation, theme swapping, and information on site author, Scotty.
Admin dashboard for site maintenance, article management, and analytics. Prioritizing security, utilizing data encryption, access control, and database security practices to ensure that sensitive data is protected and secure.
This project consisted of a team of 4 individuals and was part of the Senior Project capstone course for my degree at UNF.
The website you are currently on.
Utilizes Terraform as a CI/CD pipeline for automated updates to the Azure Web App.
GitLab repository for added automation integration.
A full-stack weather application providing real-time weather data and forecasts with an intuitive user interface.
Tech Stack: React, Spring Boot, OpenWeatherMap API, Java, JavaScript, Responsive Design
The main dashboard displays current weather conditions, temperature, humidity, wind speed, and sunrise/sunset times for the searched location.
This project started as a way to practice frontend-backend integration while creating something practical that users would find valuable. I designed the application to be intuitive, with a clean interface that prioritizes the most important weather information.
The biggest challenge was optimizing API usage to stay within rate limits while ensuring users always have access to current data. I implemented a backend caching system that stores weather data for 30 minutes, significantly reducing API calls while maintaining data freshness.