Hello World! I Am

Gianna

A Software Engineer & Augmented Reality Developer who

Turns coffee into code...

Currently located in RVA

Featured Projects

VidVibez

A chill, video app featuring short-form videos with music and text, offering a seamless, ad-free experience for all ages.

MERN Stack

TypeScript

GraphQL

Java Journey

Explore the rich history and diverse flavors of coffee from around the world!

Netflix Clone

A responsive Netflix interface clone with movie browsing, details, and a sleek dark UI matching the original streaming platform.

ChefGPT

A retro 8-bit-styled AI chatbot that helps users with cooking questions, recipes, and kitchen tips. Built with Next.js, TypeScript, and the OpenAI API.

Pickleball Shuffle

A comprehensive pickleball round robin app that organizes games, tracks player stats, and creates balanced teams with an easy-to-use randomizer and ranking system.

Book Search Engine

Refactored an existing RESTful API-based book search engine into a GraphQL API using Apollo Server.

React

GraphQL

MongoDB

VR/AR Showcase

Immersive experiences and augmented reality creations that blend the digital and physical worlds

Super Mario AR Filter

Interactive face filter that determines which Super Mario character you are. This filter was used by Chris Pratt to promote the Super Mario Bros Movie.

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Instagram AR

Face Tracking

Celebrity Used

Top Spider-Man Effect Nomination

Nominated as one of the top Spider-Man AR effects across Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. Featured in Elite Daily's roundup of the best Spider-Man filters.

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Spider-Man

Elite Daily Featured

Multi-Platform

Dude Perfect Collaboration

Viral TikTok from Dude Perfect (60M+ subscribers) showcasing my custom AR effect. The video reached millions of views demonstrating the viral potential of my AR creations.

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Dude Perfect

60M+ Subscribers

Viral Content

Top AR Creator Recognition

Featured as one of the "10 AR Filter Creators You Should Follow" by LensList, recognizing innovative AR effects and creative excellence in the augmented reality space.

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Top Creator

LensList Featured

AR Innovation

Snapchat Top Performing Lens

Winner of Snapchat's Lens Creator Rewards program for January, recognized as one of the top-performing AR lenses on the platform with exceptional engagement metrics.

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Snapchat Winner

Creator Rewards

Top Performance

About Me

I am a Full-Stack Software Engineer & Augmented Reality Developer with a passion for creating immersive and user-friendly digital experiences. A graduate of the University of Richmond Full-Stack Development Bootcamp, I specialize in building responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, React, TypeScript, and SQL, with expertise in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js).

Beyond web development, I have a strong background in AR/VR, VFX, and 3D & 2D model design, leveraging Blender & Mixamo for animation and developing XR and Mixed Reality games. I also create custom mobile AR applications and Social AR effects, earning recognition as an award-winning creator on various platforms.

My technical skills extend to Web APIs, Insomnia, and Prompt Engineering, with a focus on performance, scalability, and accessibility. With experience in multimedia content creation, customer engagement, and project leadership, I am committed to building innovative solutions that blend creativity with technology.

Technologies

Languages & Frameworks

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

TypeScript

Python

PHP

SQL

MongoDB

Express

Node.js

Git

GitHub

AWS

Design & Tools

Insomnia

Blender

Mixamo

VFX

Graphic Design

Web APIs

Game Designing

Prompt Engineering

Contact Me

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