Othneil Drew
Web Developer, Small Business Owner, and Student in Houston, Texas
Othneil Drew
Web Developer, Small Business Owner, and Student in Houston, Texas
I've traveled over 2,000 miles from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Texas to pursue a career as an Airline Pilot. During my training, I faced a problem of finding great resources online and took the challenge of learning how to code to build a website. Today, Student Pilot Portal, the online flight training system I developed is used in 8 countries around the world and 98% of pilots who use the application said that it helped them improve their aviation knowledge.
Little did I know that undergoing such a demanding journey would completely change my life by teaching me in-demand skills and scratch the creative itch I’ve had since a child. I believe in greatness in all I do and aim to be the best I can be, regardless of the mission. In fact, I recently raised over $2,000 in donations for nonprofits while volunteering 900+ hours to community projects assists youths with learning about flight. I'm also responsible for a 15% increase in my school's student pilot enrollment which I obtain through social media and print recruitment campaigns.
As a front-end web developer, I have experience in responsive web development, UI/UX design and prototyping, strategic planning, marketing, and technical writing. I currently use the LAMP stack and am familiar with SCRUM / Agile development.
Again, I’m truly passionate about technology - not a specific framework or language. I care deeply about the code I write and how it affects others. I mostly enjoy interacting with people and seeing their smiles knowing that I've helped them accomplish their goals.
During my free time, I serve as an advocate for promoting youth in the aviation industry and am actively involved with the Organization of Black Aerospace Professions, Virgin Islands Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., U.S. Dream Academy, and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.
I'm always open to new opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute.
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