i.c.stars
Jeffrey Horton is an experienced System Analyst II - Developer currently employed at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office since June 2023, where Jeffrey architects and develops Full Stack Web and Mobile Applications using Oracle APEX, focusing on user experience, and engineers Securely Authenticated NodeJS RestAPIs utilizing MSSQL Queries. In addition to this role, Jeffrey serves as a Software Engineer at i.c.stars, responsible for developing and deploying web and mobile applications with integrated Augmented Reality features. Previous experience includes a software engineering position at LMSTE LLC, where Jeffrey contributed to the design and development of both backend and frontend software components, and a full-stack developer role at Coding Dojo, acquiring knowledge in C#, Python, and the MERN stack. Educational background includes a High School Diploma in Mathematics, various certifications, and coursework in Computer Science.
i.c.stars
i.c.stars was established to create economic opportunity for underserved communities by bridging disconnected young adults with the high growth tech sector. Participants learn by doing; they build web based applications to solve client challenges - with coding, business, and leadership instruction provided along the way. They also gain the professional network needed to jumpstart their careers. i.c.stars graduates become technologists who earn living wages (300% more than before) working as application developers or business analysts. They create nonprofits and advocate for change, putting into action i.c.stars’ definition of leadership: making opportunities for others. i.c.stars also works to change employer perceptions and practices around nontraditional talent by engaging each year hundreds of employers through industry conferences and convenings. Currently in Chicago, Milwaukee and Kansas City. Contact info@icstars.org for more information.