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# Andrew Kasten

- Phone: +1 858 345 0139
- Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
- Location: Utah, 84062
- Website: [andrewkasten.cv](https://andrewkasten.cv/)

# PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
**Military Veteran** and digital media leader transitioning into **software engineering**, with 10+ years responsible for communication systems, content platforms, and cross-functional delivery. Guided website, media, and donor communication initiatives reaching **900**+ stakeholders and contributing to outcomes, including a $25K+ campaign result. Experienced building structured, user focused outcomes.

# TECHNOLOGIES
**Languages & Frameworks:** JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS, PostgreSQL

**Other Tech:** Git, Docker, Amazon Web Services

# PROJECTS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
## **Code Platoon** -- 28 Week Fullstack Software Engineering Bootcamp (4 weeks of Pre Work)

Nov 2025 – May 2026


## **[Impact Desk](https://impactdesk.andrewkasten.cv/)** -- **Django REST Framework**, **React**, **Material UI**, **SWR** fetching

- Built a full-stack app for nonprofit staff to schedule donor visits, track donations, and map for in-person routes.

- Integrated REST API, component library, **Leaflet** map, and **Google Geocoding** API for location-based planning.

- Containerized with **Docker Compose** to enable consistent local development and one-command environment setup.


## **[Recipe Card Generator](https://recipes.andrewkasten.cv/)** -- **Gemini**, **Pydantic**, **TypeScript**, **Tailwind CSS**, **React**, **Django**

- A web app that forces AI output into structured **JSON schemas** instead of free-form text.

- Recipe grounded with a 50-state, 12-month seasonal produce **dataset**.

- Rendered each recipe on the frontend as a Card component, with **Pixabay** API images and **CalorieNinjas** API.


# RELATIVE EXPERIENCE
## **Director of Digital Media** -- iTEE Global - Remote

Mar 2021 – Oct 2025

- Led design of a monthly newsletter (InDesign + Mailchimp) reaching **100**+ print and **900**+ email recipients.

- Produced an interview video for a campaign highlighting the impact of translation, contributing to $25,000+ in donations.

- Ensured consistent delivery of **mission-critical** content across **websites** and media.

- Facilitated online courses via Moodle LMS, **guiding 10**+ learners in 3 countries.


## **Human Services Specialist** -- County of San Diego - San Diego, CA

Aug 2015 – May 2021

- Processed determinations for multiple public assistance programs, maintaining **high accuracy and compliance**.

- Conducted **interviews and documentation** reviews to gather complete case data, ensuring proper benefit allocation.

- Utilized county and state computer systems **resolving errors** or discrepancies.

- Participated in homeless outreach initiative and selected for a remote work pilot program in 2019.


## **Psychological Operations Specialist** -- U.S. Army Reserve (Deployment, Afghanistan)

Feb 2010 – Apr 2015

- Prepared targeted communication to **cross-cultural** populations with research and analysis.

- Developed **products and messaging** campaigns and identifying distribution channels.

- Coordinated **administrative approvals** for 15+ soldiers, including awards, promotions, and personnel actions.

- Deployed and maintained **mobile satellite** internet communications system, using state-side and local technologies.


# EDUCATION
## **Southern California Seminary**, M.A. in Religious Studies and Biblical Studies -- Riverside, CA
May 2012 – Jan 2015

## **California Baptist University**, B.A. in Graphic Design & Digital Media -- Riverside, CA
Aug 2005 – May 2008