Adrienne Love | Junior Software Engineer

About

I’m an entry-level Software Engineer with a strong background in finance, operations, and system support. I recently completed an A.A.S. in Full-Stack Programming and enjoy building web applications that solve real-world workflow challenges.

Before transitioning into software development, I worked in financial services, education operations, and logistics. That experience helps me design software with real users, business processes, and data accuracy in mind.

Snapshot

Entry-level full-stack development: React, Node.js, MongoDB, Python, SQL
Built and deployed personal and academic projects
Background supporting payroll and financial workflows
Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and user support skills

What I Offer

Software Development

Build responsive full-stack applications while continuing to grow in clean code practices, testing, and scalable architecture.

MERN stack project development
API integration and database design fundamentals

Finance & Business Systems Support

Use my finance and operations background to support reporting, payroll workflows, and business systems— with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and process improvement.

Payroll and timekeeping workflow support
Process documentation and operational cleanup

Systems Adoption & User Support

Help teams adopt tools successfully by creating clear documentation, providing training, and troubleshooting issues so systems are used correctly and consistently.

System rollout and training support for 60+ staff
Cross-functional communication across stakeholders

Currently seeking: Entry-Level Software Engineer, Junior Full-Stack Developer, Technical Analyst, Finance Systems / Business Systems roles, and Implementation roles.

Case Study: Payroll System Modernization

Red Rover Implementation • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

At CMS, payroll processes were heavily paper-based. Staff submitted handwritten forms for absences, time corrections, and time sheets, requiring manual entry and long-term storage for audit compliance. The process was time-consuming, error-prone, and difficult to track.

When the district adopted the Red Rover workforce management system, I supported the transition from paper to digital by learning the platform, assisting staff with adoption, and troubleshooting issues related to visibility, documentation, and timekeeping workflows.

My Role & Impact

Supported rollout communication between staff and leadership
Trained 60+ staff on absences, documentation uploads, and PTO tracking
Helped staff track missed punches, schedules, and timesheets in real time
Troubleshot access/visibility issues during transition
Improved accuracy of missing clock-ins/outs and reduced manual corrections
Streamlined payroll processing and improved audit readiness

Outcomes

More accurate and consistent payroll data
Greater transparency for staff around PTO and time off requests
Fewer manual corrections and less time spent chasing paper
Smoother communication between employees and administrators

This project reflects how I work: learn systems fast, support users through change, and improve reliability with clear processes and strong documentation.

Selected Projects

Academic and personal projects built to strengthen my full-stack development skills and apply what I’ve learned to real-world style problems.

📝 Task Tracker App

Entry-Level Full-Stack Project (React • Node.js • MongoDB)

Goal

Practice building a full CRUD application that allows users to manage tasks in a single, organized interface.

What I Built

Developed a MERN-based task tracker with the ability to create, update, delete, and filter tasks, backed by a MongoDB database and RESTful API.

What I Learned

Strengthened my understanding of component state, API requests, database connections, and deploying a full-stack app from end to end.

GitHub · Live Demo

📅 Event Hive

Capstone-Style MERN Project • Event Planning & Collaboration

Goal

Build a centralized platform where event planners can manage events, checklists, and collaboration without relying on multiple tools.

What I Built

Created a full-stack MERN application that allows users to create events, manage planning checklists, and store event-related details in one system.

What I Learned

Gained hands-on experience with backend routes, data modeling, user-focused feature design, and iterating on functionality based on testing.

GitHub · Live Demo

Education & Certifications

A.A.S. in Full-Stack Programming

Central Piedmont Community College, 2025 - View Certificate

Front-End Development Fundamentals

Issued Dec 2024 – View Certificate

Information Technology Fundamentals

Issued May 2024 – View Certificate

Information Technology – Python

Issued May 2025– View Certificate

JavaScript Algorithms & Data Structures

Issued Nov 2024 – View Certificate

Responsive Web Design

Issued Nov 2024 – View Certificate

Resume

📄 Download My Resume (PDF)

Contact

If you’re looking for an early-career developer with a finance and operations background, I’d love to connect.

apotts002@gmail.com

GitHub