Aria Rees • Curriculum Vitae

Professional Summary

Self-taught software developer with 3+ years of experience in web development, Linux systems, and containerized applications. Actively expanding skills through personal study and mentorship from an experienced developer with 8+ years of coding expertise. Currently studying at Sheffield College (Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Information Technology) while enhancing backend development knowledge with FastAPI and Python. Passionate about building self-hosted services, automation, and scalable web applications. Continuously learning through real-world projects, collaborative coding, and guidance from experienced developers.

Contact Details

Email: iam@ariare.es
Mobile: +44 7368 209219
WhatsApp: +44 7368 209219
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ariarees
GitHub: github.com/ariarees
Availability: Saturday – Tuesday

Experience & Projects

Freelance Web Developer

Independent | 2023 – Present

Designed and developed responsive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, focusing on user-friendly design and interactive animations.
Deployed and maintained web applications using Nginx and Apache for optimal performance and secure hosting.
Utilized Docker to containerize web services, including Discord bots and other self-hosted tools, improving deployment workflows.
Gained mentorship and technical guidance from an experienced developer (8+ years of experience), working on FastAPI, Python, and backend optimization.

Self-Hosted Services & Discord Bots

Personal & Open-Source Projects

Developed and maintained Discord bots using TypeScript and discord.js, automating community management tasks.
Deployed the bots in Docker containers, making them easy to scale and manage on Linux-based servers.
Collaborated with mentor on improving API development skills and optimizing bot performance.
Contributed to the open-source community through GitHub (Girls Network), showcasing personal projects and collaborating on coding challenges.

Leadership & Community Management

Girls Network

Ongoing

Managing a team of over 10 moderators and staff members for a 2,000+ member community server, ensuring smooth operations and a positive environment, ensuring correct moderation.
Coordinated conflict resolution and de-escalation strategies to handle sensitive situations, ensuring that members' concerns were addressed professionally.
Established guidelines and best practices for community engagement, fostering a supportive atmosphere.
Led team training on communication, moderation policies, and handling technical issues, promoting teamwork and efficiency in managing server activities.

Education

BTEC National Extended Diploma in Information Technology (Level 3)

Sheffield College | 2024 – Present

Coursework includes systems architecture, software development, networking, and cybersecurity fundamentals. Currently applying learned concepts to hands-on projects and personal study, furthering knowledge in backend development and web technologies.

Notable Projects

Personal Portfolio & CV

ariare.es

Built and deployed a personal portfolio and CV website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (interactive animations). Hosted on a Linux server with Nginx as a reverse proxy and SSL encryption for security.

Self-Hosted Services

Built and deployed self-hosted services such as NextCloud and WordPress on Linux servers, using Docker for easy management and deployment. Configured Apache and Nginx for web serving, optimizing performance and ensuring secure access with SSL. Automated routine server tasks (backups, updates) through scripts and containerization. Integrated GitHub Actions for continuous deployment and updated the site via GitHub Pages.

Discord Bots & Open-Source Contributions

github.com/girls-network

Developed and maintained Discord bots using TypeScript and discord.js, automating server tasks and enhancing user engagement. Contributed to personal and collaborative open-source projects on GitHub, focusing on backend development, containerization, and improving bot functionality. Worked alongside a mentor to improve skills in API development, backend services, and containerized applications.

Professional Interests

Eager to deepen knowledge in backend development, particularly with FastAPI and Python. Passionate about creating scalable self-hosted services, working with Docker, Nginx, and Linux-based infrastructures. Actively learning through personal projects, mentorship, and real-world coding challenges, with a strong focus on automation, APIs, and web development.