Julia Pesola

Designer & Developer

Based in New York, I am a developer and designer working as both a Software Engineer and an Architect. With experience in back-end and front-end development, I am a full-stack engineer with an eye for design and a passion for solving complex problems. My diverse background fuels my ability to create thoughtful, innovative solutions, bridging the worlds of architecture and technology.

Projects

Clean Choice Project

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Clean Choice

A crowdsourced app for real-time price tracking of laundry services, including dry cleaning and wash-and-fold. Designed to help users compare prices and find nearby services with ease.

Technologies: Python, Flask, PostgresSQL, SQLAlchemy, Google Maps API, Postman, Geocoding API, Git, GitHub

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Book Library Recommender Project

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Book Library Recommender

This project is a personalized book recommendation software that leverages data from Open Library's API. It uses sorting algorithms to organize recommendations and provide a streamlined reading experience for user's based on their preferred genres.

Technologies: Python, Open Library API, Git, GitHub

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Portfolio Website Project

Portfolio Website Project

Portfolio Website

A personal portfolio website showcasing my personal coding projects as well as artwork and architectural projects from my time at the University of Notre Dame. The website is optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, GitHub

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Artwork

Architecture Thesis 2022

From 2017 to 2022, I studied architecture at the University of Notre Dame, culminating in a thesis inspired by the ruins of Halcyon Hall in Millbrook, NY. Once a grand hotel turned girls' school, the site was slated for demolition during my 2021 internship nearby. I proposed a new hotel honoring its historic footprint, blending Millbrook’s rich heritage with a vision to revitalize the property as a destination in the Hudson Valley.

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Selected Artwork

From 2019 to 2020, I studied abroad in Rome, immersing myself in the city's rich artistic heritage. During this time, I explored various media, including charcoal, ink, and watercolor, to capture the essence of Roman architecture, landscapes, and everyday life. This collection showcases my artistic growth and my deep connection to the timeless beauty of Rome.

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San Andrea Dome Sketch
Pantheon Sketch
Baptistry
Venezia Sketch
Caprarola Analysis

Sketches from Rome 2019 - 2020

During my year abroad in Rome, I filled my notebooks with sketches of architectural details and notes on the histories of the sites I visited as part of Notre Dame’s architecture program. These studies deepened my understanding of architectural history, inspiring me to draw lessons from the past to inform thoughtful and relevant designs for today’s world.

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