About Me

πŸ‘‹ Hi, I'm Brian Mcloughlin

I'm a **frontend developer** skilled in **JavaScript & React**. I transitioned into tech in **January 2024** after a career in the music industry as a **sound engineer and music producer**. My passion for problem-solving and creativity led me to coding, and I've been hooked ever since.

πŸ”„ My Career Change

While working in music, I realized I wanted a career that was both **creative and intellectually stimulating**. I had always been fascinated by **technology and computers**β€”from modding games as a teenager to troubleshooting software for music production.

After reflecting on my future, I decided to **fully commit to coding**. I started learning in **January 2024**, and since then, I’ve dedicated myself to mastering **frontend development**.

πŸ“š Continuous Learning

  • πŸ† **Responsive Web Design** & **JavaScript Algorithms** certifications (freeCodeCamp)
  • πŸ“œ **Web Development using React & JSX** (University of Toronto)
  • πŸŽ“ **Modern React with Redux** by Stephen Grider (Udemy)

I also regularly **attend meetups and workshops** to stay updated with industry trends and connect with other developers.

πŸ›  Tech Stack

My current expertise includes **HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Redux, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS**. I am constantly exploring **new technologies** to improve my skills.