Luke Bangs 👋

Complete Technical Skills List

Professional skills and technologies I work with, organized by category:

Programming Languages

• bash: Able to write simple commands for navigating and interacting with folders and files.
• c: Very minor experience in fixing small scripts for developers.
• css: Competent at building full sites using CSS and utilising modules for scoped rules.
• cypher: Able to write basic and more advanced queries for interacting with Neo4j data.
• google-apps-script: Written several scripts to automate the manipulation of data in a Google Sheets file to generate data and charts for use in Automated daily emails.
• graphql: Set up several projects using GraphQL queries and mutations to interact with a Neo4j graph and developed detailed queries for extracting data for the front end.
• html: Confident in using HTML to build sites and utilise semantics tags correctly.
• java: Capable of writing basic Java functions and able to review and correct more complex code.
• javascript: A good understanding of JavaScript concepts to build dynamic pages that respond to user requests and how best to structure large scale JavaScript projects
• markdown: My go to language for note taking given its usefulness and compatibility across so many applications.
• python: Written several scripts ranging from basic automation of daily tasks up to data processing in both graph and table format databases.
• sql: Built and maintained a relatively complex SQL database using MySQL writing schema modification statements and automating the population of data.
• typescript: A reasonable understanding and application of TypeScript, with a couple of larger projects built using it.
• vba: Able to create detailed tools within Excel and write advanced macros for large scale automation.
• yaml: Able to create simple YAML files for use in processes like GitHub actions and for CI/CD.

Frontend Technologies

• astro: Able to generate lightning fast sites using Astro with a good understanding of the frameworks performant features.
• expressjs: Utilised within a few projects to set up basic servers and API routes.
• flask: Built a single Flask API set up for a work project to enable a Python algorithm to be called from the frontend.
• nextjs: Used Next.JS for multiple projects, utilising it's features to create dynamic and rapid applications.
• nestjs: A very basic understanding of the concept of Nest.JS as a Node framework.
• nodejs: Confident in using Node.js for backend work and setting up scripts for automating development steps.
• preact: Utilised on a single project to minimise front end size without fully exploring the full functionality.
• react: Able to create more advanced React applications with wide functionality and scalability, utilising hooks and refactoring components down to useable functions
• tailwind-css: Utilised across my Portfolio, Dorkinians app and favoured for quick prototyping.
• vitejs: Used as my go to starting point for most projects and able to configure multiple set ups.

Development Tools

• algolia: Set up an Algolia index and search on my documentation site but never explored it's full value.
• apollo: Set up and configured for my travel website without much additional exploration.
• access: Have come across and helped maintain a couple of Access databases without fully setting up or owning my own.
• apple-shortcuts: Several shortcuts set up on my iPhone for automating life actions and remotely updating online data sources for my own personal health tracking.
• astro: Able to generate lightning fast sites using Astro with a good understanding of the frameworks performant features.
• azure-devops: Managed several projects as development lead using Azure DevOps to track progress and report on sprint progress, building report dashboards within DevOps.
• azure: Have utilised Azure hosting in a couple of projects for work without exploring the full features of the software.
• bash: Able to write simple commands for navigating and interacting with folders and files.
• css: Competent at building full sites using CSS and utilising modules for scoped rules.
• codeium: Enjoyed using frequently for writing code until Cursor arrived.
• cucumber: Used on a single project to implement behaviour driven development.
• cursor: Used daily as part of my workflow process, handing over basic tasks to the integrated AI agent, scoped to work within my defined rules and building out on the planning feature within the tool.
• cypher: Able to write basic and more advanced queries for interacting with Neo4j data.
• cypress: Implemented several tests within a CI/CD pipeline for a full user workflow testing the front end in one project.
• dependabot: Set up as one of my default actions when initialising a project.
• docusaurus: Proficient in building and maintaining sites using Docusaurus with many of their features explored and utilised.
• eslint: Used on each and every project I build following basic configuration.
• excel: Highly proficient in developing complex and optimised spreadsheets including writing VBA code.
• expressjs: Utilised within a few projects to set up basic servers and API routes.
• figma: Able to create basic designs, utilising components to build up more complex designs.
• flask: Built a single Flask API set up for a work project to enable a Python algorithm to be called from the frontend.
• git: Confident in utilising Git both for individual projects and for team development.
• github: Managed all of my projects via GitHub, setting up security checks and CI/CD actions across required projects
• gitlab: Run several projects through GitLab including setting up automated pipelines.
• google-apps-script: Written several scripts to automate the manipulation of data in a Google Sheets file to generate data and charts for use in Automated daily emails.
• google-cloud: Built several large applications off of Google Sheets data, utilising its API and GAS functionalities.
• google-maps: Used the API on a single project to track the geolocations of locations visited.
• google-sheets: Able to develop expansive and complex spreadsheets for use as databases in some instances and automate the manipulation of data through Google Apps Script.
• google-sites: Created a basic documentation site within Google Sites for internal employees of our company.
• graphql: Set up several projects using GraphQL queries and mutations to interact with a Neo4j graph and developed detailed queries for extracting data for the front end.
• html: Confident in using HTML to build sites and utilise semantics tags correctly.
• heroku: Hosted a couple of projects in Heroku, using its features for both front end and back end hosting.
• java: Capable of writing basic Java functions and able to review and correct more complex code.
• jest: Can set up basic unit tests and automate the running during development or during deployment checks.
• markdown: My go to language for note taking given its usefulness and compatibility across so many applications.
• neo4j-aura: Set up a single instance within which I manage the data across multiple projects.
• neo4j: Able to read Cypher query language and write various queries to return data via graph connections as well as create and maintain graphs from the CLI.
• neodash: Created an analysis dashboard for querying data to find missing information for a single project.
• neon: Set up and used for a single project to understand its concepts.
• nextjs: Used Next.JS for multiple projects, utilising it's features to create dynamic and rapid applications.
• nestjs: A very basic understanding of the concept of Nest.JS as a Node framework.
• netlify: Hosted the majority of my applications via Netlify, using its connectivity with GitHub to automate deployment across several framework and function configurations.
• nextauth: Set up and used for a single project with a couple of different service providers.
• nodejs: Confident in using Node.js for backend work and setting up scripts for automating development steps.
• obsidian: Absolutely obsessed with Obsidian as my PKM and use it frequently daily, even using it as my data source for my Portfolio Site and Travel Site data.
• openai: Single test app built using the OpenAI API to understand how to connect to it but proficient and writing efficient prompts.
• playwright: Used for a couple of projects to set up automated E2E testing, combined with GitHub actions for scheduled runs.
• power-apps: Supported development of several applications for internal financial tracking, providing users minimal inputs to gather the required data.
• power-automate: Able to transform data via queries to extract useful data from basic data sets.
• power-bi: Supported the design and development of several Power BI reports for internal management review.
• power-platform: Competent in a range of the suite's tools, able to develop custom applications for business needs.
• power-query: Able to create basic data flows from sources such as SharePoint and Excel into visualisation tools.
• powerpoint: Skilled in developing high quality presentations, creating master templates and manipulating PowerPoint with VBA.
• powershell: My starting point for project activation and able to write simple alias scripts for automating chained commands.
• preact: Utilised on a single project to minimise front end size without fully exploring the full functionality.
• prettier: Used on each and every project I build following basic configuration.
• project: Able to produce detailed timing plans within Project both manually and through automation.
• python: Written several scripts ranging from basic automation of daily tasks up to data processing in both graph and table format databases.
• react: Able to create more advanced React applications with wide functionality and scalability, utilising hooks and refactoring components down to useable functions
• snyk: Used widely across my projects for identifying and correcting security concerns and vulnerabilities.
• sql: Built and maintained a relatively complex SQL database using MySQL writing schema modification statements and automating the population of data.
• sharepoint: Have worked with SharePoint for several years and am competent in working with it directly and indirectly through automation.
• typescript: A reasonable understanding and application of TypeScript, with a couple of larger projects built using it.
• umami: Utilised on a couple of projects for basic website usage analytics.
• vba: Able to create detailed tools within Excel and write advanced macros for large scale automation.
• vs-code: Used VS Code for a few years of my coding time, building and utility the environment for fast and optimised development.
• vercel: Have hosted a single project on Vercel without fully exploring its features.
• visio: Developed an automation system to process Excel data and produce multiple pages of Visio graphics.
• vitejs: Used as my go to starting point for most projects and able to configure multiple set ups.
• yaml: Able to create simple YAML files for use in processes like GitHub actions and for CI/CD.
• yarn: Comfortable using the package manager for small to medium projects.
• zod: Implemented in a single project with limited experience.
• zustand: Utilised on a single project for large state management.
• npm: Comfortable using the package manager for small to medium projects and is my go to choice.
• pip: Comfortable using the package manager for small to medium projects.
• pnpm: Understanding of the differences to npm and Yarn and used in a project.
• aws: Aware of AWS services without trying them out yet.
• antigravity: Used with a single project initially to establish the similarities and differences to Cursor and VS Code as an IDE.
• copilot: Utilised within my work process, able to write well structured prompts to maximise response usefulness. Particularly useful for deeper research topics.
• docker: Understanding of the concept without any real life practice.
• storybook: Reviewed the process and concept of the tool without ever using in a project design workflow.

Cloud & Platforms

All Skills

Complete list of 84 technical skills:

• algolia Algolia Set up an Algolia index and search on my documentation site but never explored it's full value.
• apollo Apollo Set up and configured for my travel website without much additional exploration.
• access Access Have come across and helped maintain a couple of Access databases without fully setting up or owning my own.
• apple-shortcuts Apple Shortcuts Several shortcuts set up on my iPhone for automating life actions and remotely updating online data sources for my own personal health tracking.
• astro Astro Able to generate lightning fast sites using Astro with a good understanding of the frameworks performant features.
• azure-devops Azure DevOps Managed several projects as development lead using Azure DevOps to track progress and report on sprint progress, building report dashboards within DevOps.
• azure Azure Have utilised Azure hosting in a couple of projects for work without exploring the full features of the software.
• bash Bash Able to write simple commands for navigating and interacting with folders and files.
• c C++ Very minor experience in fixing small scripts for developers.
• css CSS Competent at building full sites using CSS and utilising modules for scoped rules.
• codeium Codeium Enjoyed using frequently for writing code until Cursor arrived.
• cucumber Cucumber Used on a single project to implement behaviour driven development.
• cursor Cursor Used daily as part of my workflow process, handing over basic tasks to the integrated AI agent, scoped to work within my defined rules and building out on the planning feature within the tool.
• cypher Cypher Able to write basic and more advanced queries for interacting with Neo4j data.
• cypress Cypress Implemented several tests within a CI/CD pipeline for a full user workflow testing the front end in one project.
• dependabot Dependabot Set up as one of my default actions when initialising a project.
• docusaurus Docusaurus Proficient in building and maintaining sites using Docusaurus with many of their features explored and utilised.
• eslint ESLint Used on each and every project I build following basic configuration.
• excel Excel Highly proficient in developing complex and optimised spreadsheets including writing VBA code.
• expressjs Express.js Utilised within a few projects to set up basic servers and API routes.
• figma Figma Able to create basic designs, utilising components to build up more complex designs.
• flask Flask Built a single Flask API set up for a work project to enable a Python algorithm to be called from the frontend.
• git Git Confident in utilising Git both for individual projects and for team development.
• github GitHub Managed all of my projects via GitHub, setting up security checks and CI/CD actions across required projects
• gitlab GitLab Run several projects through GitLab including setting up automated pipelines.
• google-apps-script Google Apps Script Written several scripts to automate the manipulation of data in a Google Sheets file to generate data and charts for use in Automated daily emails.
• google-cloud Google Cloud Built several large applications off of Google Sheets data, utilising its API and GAS functionalities.
• google-maps Google Maps Used the API on a single project to track the geolocations of locations visited.
• google-sheets Google Sheets Able to develop expansive and complex spreadsheets for use as databases in some instances and automate the manipulation of data through Google Apps Script.
• google-sites Google Sites Created a basic documentation site within Google Sites for internal employees of our company.
• graphql GraphQL Set up several projects using GraphQL queries and mutations to interact with a Neo4j graph and developed detailed queries for extracting data for the front end.
• html HTML Confident in using HTML to build sites and utilise semantics tags correctly.
• heroku Heroku Hosted a couple of projects in Heroku, using its features for both front end and back end hosting.
• java Java Capable of writing basic Java functions and able to review and correct more complex code.
• javascript JavaScript A good understanding of JavaScript concepts to build dynamic pages that respond to user requests and how best to structure large scale JavaScript projects
• jest Jest Can set up basic unit tests and automate the running during development or during deployment checks.
• markdown Markdown My go to language for note taking given its usefulness and compatibility across so many applications.
• neo4j-aura Neo4j Aura Set up a single instance within which I manage the data across multiple projects.
• neo4j Neo4j Able to read Cypher query language and write various queries to return data via graph connections as well as create and maintain graphs from the CLI.
• neodash NeoDash Created an analysis dashboard for querying data to find missing information for a single project.
• neon Neon Set up and used for a single project to understand its concepts.
• nextjs Next.js Used Next.JS for multiple projects, utilising it's features to create dynamic and rapid applications.
• nestjs Nest.JS A very basic understanding of the concept of Nest.JS as a Node framework.
• netlify Netlify Hosted the majority of my applications via Netlify, using its connectivity with GitHub to automate deployment across several framework and function configurations.
• nextauth NextAuth Set up and used for a single project with a couple of different service providers.
• nodejs Node.js Confident in using Node.js for backend work and setting up scripts for automating development steps.
• obsidian Obsidian Absolutely obsessed with Obsidian as my PKM and use it frequently daily, even using it as my data source for my Portfolio Site and Travel Site data.
• openai OpenAI Single test app built using the OpenAI API to understand how to connect to it but proficient and writing efficient prompts.
• playwright Playwright Used for a couple of projects to set up automated E2E testing, combined with GitHub actions for scheduled runs.
• power-apps Power Apps Supported development of several applications for internal financial tracking, providing users minimal inputs to gather the required data.
• power-automate Power Automate Able to transform data via queries to extract useful data from basic data sets.
• power-bi Power BI Supported the design and development of several Power BI reports for internal management review.
• power-platform Power Platform Competent in a range of the suite's tools, able to develop custom applications for business needs.
• power-query Power Query Able to create basic data flows from sources such as SharePoint and Excel into visualisation tools.
• powerpoint PowerPoint Skilled in developing high quality presentations, creating master templates and manipulating PowerPoint with VBA.
• powershell PowerShell My starting point for project activation and able to write simple alias scripts for automating chained commands.
• preact Preact Utilised on a single project to minimise front end size without fully exploring the full functionality.
• prettier Prettier Used on each and every project I build following basic configuration.
• project Project Able to produce detailed timing plans within Project both manually and through automation.
• python Python Written several scripts ranging from basic automation of daily tasks up to data processing in both graph and table format databases.
• react React Able to create more advanced React applications with wide functionality and scalability, utilising hooks and refactoring components down to useable functions
• snyk Snyk Used widely across my projects for identifying and correcting security concerns and vulnerabilities.
• sql SQL Built and maintained a relatively complex SQL database using MySQL writing schema modification statements and automating the population of data.
• sharepoint SharePoint Have worked with SharePoint for several years and am competent in working with it directly and indirectly through automation.
• tailwind-css Tailwind CSS Utilised across my Portfolio, Dorkinians app and favoured for quick prototyping.
• typescript Typescript A reasonable understanding and application of TypeScript, with a couple of larger projects built using it.
• umami Umami Utilised on a couple of projects for basic website usage analytics.
• vba VBA Able to create detailed tools within Excel and write advanced macros for large scale automation.
• vs-code VS Code Used VS Code for a few years of my coding time, building and utility the environment for fast and optimised development.
• vercel Vercel Have hosted a single project on Vercel without fully exploring its features.
• visio Visio Developed an automation system to process Excel data and produce multiple pages of Visio graphics.
• vitejs Vite.js Used as my go to starting point for most projects and able to configure multiple set ups.
• yaml YAML Able to create simple YAML files for use in processes like GitHub actions and for CI/CD.
• yarn Yarn Comfortable using the package manager for small to medium projects.
• zod Zod Implemented in a single project with limited experience.
• zustand Zustand Utilised on a single project for large state management.
• npm npm Comfortable using the package manager for small to medium projects and is my go to choice.
• pip pip Comfortable using the package manager for small to medium projects.
• pnpm pnpm Understanding of the differences to npm and Yarn and used in a project.
• aws AWS Aware of AWS services without trying them out yet.
• antigravity Antigravity Used with a single project initially to establish the similarities and differences to Cursor and VS Code as an IDE.
• copilot Copilot Utilised within my work process, able to write well structured prompts to maximise response usefulness. Particularly useful for deeper research topics.
• docker Docker Understanding of the concept without any real life practice.
• storybook Storybook Reviewed the process and concept of the tool without ever using in a project design workflow.