Hello, I'm Colton Phass
<Developer /> Building creative, scalable software. Currently focused on web development, healthcare systems, database integration, and Pygame.
>_ # About.system
Software engineer focused on building fun, scalable, and interactive software. Self-taught since 2022, I fell for C++ in 2023 and now work across DHA Healthcare Information Systems, JavaScript, business process automation, and SQL.
Finding different ways to express myself through code, practicing fundamental SWE principles, and building a portfolio of projects that are fun and useful. My ultimate goal is to keep learning every day to the point where no idea feels out of reach to build with the right effort.
✦ $ # Skills.json
The languages and tools I reach for. Drag the globe to explore.
JavaScript
Python
Java
C++
C
HTML5
CSS3
MySQL
Git
Linux
VS Code
IntelliJ
✦ drag to explore the stack
⎇ $ git log --stat --oneline
Software Engineer I
Kreative Technologies
Manage the integration of clinical applications into the OpenText platform for Defense Health Agency (DHA) systems. Partner closely with cross-functional engineering teams to modernize legacy healthcare software, building stable application environments that mitigate data risks and securely handle live data for medical staff.
Student Research Assistant & Curricular Co-Designer
Harford Community College
Participate in FY25 curricular research development, conducting AI/ML academic research, designing credit and non-credit curriculum, and supporting associated academic publications under faculty supervision.
Student Curricular Co-Designer
Harford Community College
Drove the curricular update for the CIS 217 Introduction to Web Development course; weekly review meetings, QA-testing materials, and collaborating with instructors and peers to build quizzes and take-home programming projects.
Full Stack Developer Intern
Code Zealot Studios
Built and maintained client-facing websites; designing and programming responsive, performance-optimized front-end web applications and portfolios with modern UI practices.
$ ls -la ~/projects
PINNED PROJECTS
A collaborative household budgeting PWA built with React, TypeScript, and Supabase. Track shared expenses, set goals, and visualize spending together.
A classic arcade-style space shooter with collision detection, score tracking, and sprite animation, built with Python and Pygame.
A site for Dao Vien Meditation Center sharing information about classes, upcoming events, and course material.
A word verification tool that reads "The Book of Genesis" and extracts unique words, then verifies them for spelling accuracy.