🎓 Software Engineering Graduate | ASU 2025 💻 Passionate about Software Development, Cybersecurity, and AI
👀 I’m interested in...
🔹 Cybersecurity & Secure Software Development
🔹 AI & Machine Learning Applications
🔹 Full-Stack & Backend Development
🔹 Game Development & System Design
🌱 I’m currently learning...
📌 Advanced Database Management (SQL, NoSQL)
📌 Secure Coding Practices & Cybersecurity Concepts
📌 AI & Prompt Engineering for NLP
💞️ I’m looking to collaborate on...
🚀 Open-source projects related to security, AI, or automation
🎮 Game development projects using Java, Python, or JavaScript
📊 Web scraping & data analytics tools
📫 How to reach me...
✉ Email: [email protected]
💼 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/david-de-mers-1222b334a
🚀 Portfolio/GitHub Projects: https://github.com/djdemers/djdemers.git
😄 Pronouns:
He/Him
⚡ Fun fact:
I enjoy breaking things to see how they work (ethically, of course! 🔒).
1️⃣ Dungeons & Dragons Database Manager Tech Stack: Java, JavaFX, MySQL, Gradle
🔹 Overview: A Java-based GUI application designed to manage a Dungeons & Dragons campaign database. This project showcases my SQL skills, teamwork, and GUI development using JavaFX.
🔹 Key Features:
✅ Database Management: CRUD operations for characters, quests, items, and locations.
✅ Dynamic User Interface: Built with JavaFX, providing an interactive experience.
✅ Modular Structure: Uses DAO patterns for scalable database operations.
✅ User Authentication: Secure login system with custom database URL input.
🔹 What I Learned:
📌 Designing scalable and efficient database schemas in MySQL.
📌 Implementing data persistence and query optimization.
📌 Enhancing GUI development with JavaFX for a seamless user experience.
🔗 GitHub: https://github.com/djdemers/dnd-database-app.git
2️⃣ Sundevil Cafeteria Online Ordering System
Tech Stack: Java, JavaFX, SQL, Maven
🔹 Overview:
A full-stack cafeteria ordering system that allows customers to place orders, track their status, and manage menus. This project demonstrates my backend development skills, role-based authentication, and UI/UX design.
🔹 Key Features:
✅ Order Management System: Supports order creation, tracking, and updates.
✅ Role-Based Views: Separate interfaces for Customers, Operators, and Managers.
✅ Authentication & Authorization: Secure login and dynamic user management.
✅ Data Persistence: Stores orders and user profiles in JSON and SQL databases.
✅ Admin Dashboard: Managers can add/remove users and oversee system settings.
🔹 What I Learned:
📌 Implementing role-based access control (RBAC) for secure authentication.
📌 Managing real-time order updates using structured data models.
📌 Building an interactive and responsive UI for a smooth user experience.
🔗 GitHub: https://github.com/djdemers/SundevilCafeteria.git
3️⃣ RPG Dungeon Crawler Game
Tech Stack: Java, Design Patterns (Factory, Decorator, Mediator)
🔹 Overview:
A turn-based RPG dungeon crawler where enemy difficulty scales dynamically as players progress. This project showcases my game development, system design, and software architecture skills.
🔹 Key Features:
✅ Procedural Enemy Scaling: Enemies get stronger based on floor level.
✅ Dynamic Character Creation: Uses Factory Pattern for player and enemy creation.
✅ Inventory & Equipment System: Players can equip items, weapons, and magic scrolls.
✅ Randomized Events: Players discover chests, shops, and hidden encounters.
🔹 Design Patterns Used:
✔ Factory Pattern – Creates different character classes and enemy types dynamically.
✔ Decorator Pattern – Allows dynamic character upgrades and equipment changes.
✔ Mediator Pattern – Manages turn-based combat and game progression.
🔹 What I Learned:
📌 Structuring a scalable game engine with design patterns.
📌 Implementing procedural enemy difficulty to enhance player engagement.
📌 Handling game logic and interaction management efficiently.