Jordan is one of our 2024 Calico Challenge participants working on our Talawa projects. He started participating earlier this year, and was formally accepted in May. He has been collaborating with other participants and mentors on his various GitHub pull requests.
Welcome Jordan!
Hi! I’m Jordan Campbell, a dedicated developer from the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus in Jamaica, entering my third and final year in Computer Science. In my spare time, I enjoy watching TV shows, with ‘The 100’ currently at the top of my list, and I also like to play table tennis occasionally. At UWI, I’ve been recognized with awards for both academics and sports, and I’m committed to maintaining my outstanding academic record.
I’m actively involved in the Talawa open-source community, where I’m learning and contributing significantly. The community’s supportive atmosphere motivates me, and I look forward to furthering my work in Talawa and exploring opportunities in other open-source communities. My technical skills include Python and web development technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MongoDB, SQL, and Flask. I find web development particularly intriguing for its ability to solve real-world problems.
Technology, for me, represents a gateway to transforming ideas into impactful solutions. It’s this transformative power that drives my passion and fuels my desire to explore new possibilities in the digital realm. Through my experiences, particularly in open-source communities like Talawa, I’ve come to appreciate the collaborative spirit that underpins innovation. Working alongside like-minded individuals, I’ve seen how diverse perspectives can converge to solve complex challenges and create meaningful change.