Klayton Hutchins
About Me
US Navy Veteran with 6 years of experience in technical operations and system support. I bring a unique perspective combining military discipline with creative problem-solving in software development.
Currently pursuing my B.S. in Computer Science at Sacramento State (expected May 2026), I specialize in full-stack development with experience in Java, Python, C++, and modern web technologies. My technical background includes Linux systems, networking, and building scalable applications with intuitive user experiences.
As an Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer and Full Stack Web Development Certificate holder, I'm passionate about creating elegant solutions to complex problems.
Projects
Rotahu
Rotahu Management is a full-stack debt management and budgeting application that intelligently calculates optimal debt repayment strategies to minimize interest costs, built with Java Spring Boot, Angular, and MySQL. The platform features a sophisticated recursive algorithm that dynamically recalculates payment schedules and includes a custom Financial Fitness scoring system that provides personalized credit resources based on users' financial health. Developed using agile methodologies with continuous integration, this comprehensive tool empowers users to take control of their finances by turning residual income into strategic debt elimination.
Booked
Booked is an online book-sharing community platform that connects readers through a peer-to-peer lending system, enabling users to discover, borrow, and share books within their network. Built with Java, Spring Framework, and MySQL, the application features sophisticated user account management, personalized book recommendations based on genre preferences, and a comprehensive library system with search, rating, and commenting capabilities. The platform leverages JPA for database operations and session management to create a seamless borrowing experience complete with request handling, favorite lists, and full transaction history tracking.
Music
A full-stack music database application that enables users to discover, manage, and enjoy their favorite songs through complete CRUD functionality. Built with Java, Spring, and MySQL, the application features a Bootstrap-powered interface with smart search capabilities, embedded YouTube playback, and an engaging home page that showcases five randomly selected songs from the database. This project demonstrates proficiency in RESTful API design, database management, and creating intuitive user experiences for content management systems.
Finance Tracker
A comprehensive full-stack finance tracker that empowers users to manage multiple bank accounts and credit cards in real-time, tracking deposits, withdrawals, purchases, and payments through an intuitive interface. Built with a Java Spring backend and Angular frontend, the application features a robust REST API with full CRUD operations and MySQL database integration for secure, dynamic financial data management. This project showcases end-to-end development capabilities, from database design and API architecture to responsive client-side implementation.