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About Me

Some good questions to ask: who is Braxton and what does he do?

I live to build and create—from websites, to residential construction, to public infrastructure. This started at childhood, with my quest to use my building blocks to build a tower to the ceiling then later turned into a Degree in Civil Engineering from San Diego State University in 2020.

In 2020, I obtained a real estate license and started property management. This evolved into real estate development with the construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit and the creation of Short-Term Rental Smart Homes.

In early 2022, I started a career at Caltrans as a Transportation Engineer creating construction plans and engineering reports.

In March 2023, I completed a 6-month Full Stack Coding Bootcamp from UC Berkeley to complete my passion of creating and building—both physically and digitally.

I believe that I am never done learning and will continue to learn, develop, and sharpen my knowledge. I have strong skills in project scoping, delivery, and completion. Continue reading below to get a deeper dive into my skills.

Software Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

Mongo DB

SQL

Real Estate Skills

Property Management

Project Management

Development

Civil Engineer Skills

Civil3D

MicroStation

Cost Estimation

Report Writing

Full Stack Developer

I enjoy coding apps from scratch and bringing them to life in the browser.

Languagues I speak:

HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React, Next, jQuery), Node.js (Express.js), SQL (MySQL), MongoDB, RESTful APIs

Dev Tools:

  • Visual Studio Code
  • Github
  • Wordpress
  • Chrome DevTools
  • MongoDB Compass
  • Postman
  • Vercel
  • Heroku
  • Slack
  • MERN Stack
  • Webpack

Real Estate

I develop spaces—from accessory dwelling units to short-term rentals—that prioritize joy, connectivity, and the creation of memorable experiences for all who inhabit them.

My Specialty:

I strive to automate the short-term rental process using channel management software (IGMS) for bookings, security, cleanings, messaging, and reviews.

Recent Projects:

  • Project Manager for 600sf Casita construction
  • Assistant Manager for 500sf ADU home additon
  • Purchased and converted a house to a STR automated smart home

Civil Engineer

I have experience at Caltrans as a Transportation Engineer working on project origination, plans, estimates, and delivery.

My inspiration:

I draw inspiration from the flow of water and design in an efficient and fluid way.

Experience:

  • Civil3D Design
  • Microstation Design
  • Cost Estimation
  • Plan Sheet Development
  • Project Initiation Reports
  • Project Coordination
  • Roadway, Culvert, and Curb Ramp Design