Dream big

Troy McCarthy

Believer, Husband, Father, Web Developer, Martial Artist.

Technical Toolbox
HTML/CSS, Javascript, JQuery, APIs, node.js, version control, open source, collaboration, Dreamweaver and Photoshop

Web Deveolper

HTML, CSS, JS, APIs, Dreamweaver and Photoshop
For 15 years, I have been designing with HTML/CSS. Recently, I went through Dev/Iowa Bootcamp and learned Bootsrap, JQuery, Javascripting, API utilization, node.js and version control, open sourcing and collaboration using Github. I chose projects that were heavy in javascripting.

Martial Artist

Black Belt Tae Kwon Do - Real learning did not start until AFTER obtaining Black Belt when I began instructing. Teaching others requires a whole new level of understanding. You not only need to understand what you are teaching but you also have to understand how the student is receiving the information.

Giver

Community Service - Volunteering
Current - Volunteer at Victory Christian Center, Columbs Junction, IA
Instructor at Twin Rivers Christian Martial Arts
- Previously -
Founded Hawkeye Area Down Syndrome Association, Cedar Rapids, IA
Served on the Iowa Governor's Council for Early Access as Chair
Served on the Board of Director's National Down Syndrome Congress
Served as President of Coralville Noon Optimist Club

Scientist

Molecular biology, Viral identification, PCR, RT-PCR (including primer and probe design), Western and Northern blots.
The same problem solving methods used in science can be applied to any situation.
  • Observation/Research
  • Hypothesis
  • Prediction
  • Experimentation