Remote Β· US or Portugal

Samantha
Joslin

Software engineering student turning 8+ years of operations leadership into a career in tech. I build clean, practical tools and bring a people-first mindset to every line of code.

SJ
8+Years Leading Teams
B.S.Software Eng. 2026
AWSCert. In Progress
πŸŒΊπŸ‡΅πŸ‡ΉHawaii Β· Portugal
// about me

Engineer by degree,
operator by experience.

I'm a software engineering student at Southern New Hampshire University, graduating in 2026. Before pivoting to tech, I spent nearly a decade managing teams, systems, and operations across hospitality, wellness, and retail.

I bring real-world problem solving to my code: I've managed client databases, built reporting systems, and automated workflows long before I formally studied software engineering. Now I'm combining that experience with Python, C++, and cloud fundamentals.

I'm currently pursuing my AWS Cloud Practitioner certification and actively looking for fully remote junior developer roles. Based in Maui, Hawaii β€” soon relocating to Portugal 🌊

PythonIntermediate
C++Learning
Git & GitHubComfortable
HTML & CSSLearning
Agile / ScrumStrong
AWS Cloud (CLF-C02)In Progress
// projects

Things I've built.

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Python Task Tracker

A command-line task management app with persistent JSON storage. Add, view, complete, and delete tasks β€” all from your terminal.

🌺

Spa Management System

A full business management tool for small spas β€” client records, appointment scheduling, and financial tracking with income/expense summaries. Built with Python and SQLite.

🌐

Portfolio Website

This site! Built with vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Responsive design, smooth scrolling, and a warm Hawaiian color palette.

// experience

Where I've been.

2024–Present

Front Desk Agent

Sands of Kahana

Operated property management systems for reservations, check-ins, and payments. Multi-system data entry and guest troubleshooting.

2023–Present

Spa Coordinator

Ho'omana Spa, Maui

Managed client database, digital records, and booking systems. Contributed to social media marketing strategy and tracked engagement analytics.

2021–2024

General Store Manager

Maui Wellness Group

Managed inventory systems, financial reconciliations, and sales reporting. Led team and maintained compliance documentation.

2016–2021

Assistant Store Manager

Starbucks, Massachusetts

Trained and developed shift teams, oversaw financial reconciliation, and collaborated on revenue goal strategy.

// contact

Let's work together.

I'm actively looking for fully remote junior developer roles based in the US or Portugal. If you're building something interesting and need someone who ships, learns fast, and actually cares β€” let's talk.