Nicholas Bentzen

Nicholas Bentzen

Whitewater, WI
Open to Work

I am a creative and logical thinker, interested in Software Development, design, and illustration. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. I primarily work with Java but I also have an interest in web technologies.

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Skills & Experience

  • Company

    Sub Zero & Wolf

  • Job Title

    IT Co-op intern

176 Achievements

  • Achievement

    Angular Components

    Angular Basics

    Achieved

    Aug 17, 2017

    Angular Components
  • Achievement

    Setting Up an Angular Application

    Angular Basics

    Achieved

    Aug 17, 2017

    Setting Up an Angular Application
  • Achievement

    What is npm?

    npm Basics (retiring)

    Achieved

    Aug 16, 2017

    What is npm?
  • Achievement

    HTTP Methods and Headers

    Build a Simple Dynamic Site with Node.js

    Achieved

    Aug 15, 2017

    HTTP Methods and Headers
  • Achievement

    Creating a Basic Template Engine in Node.js

    Build a Simple Dynamic Site with Node.js

    Achieved

    Aug 15, 2017

    Creating a Basic Template Engine in Node.js
  • Achievement

    Handling Routes in Node.js

    Build a Simple Dynamic Site with Node.js

    Achieved

    Aug 15, 2017

    Handling Routes in Node.js
  • Achievement

    Creating a Simple Server in Node.js

    Build a Simple Dynamic Site with Node.js

    Achieved

    Aug 15, 2017

    Creating a Simple Server in Node.js
  • Achievement

    Working with Text

    Reporting with SQL

    Achieved

    Mar 30, 2017

    Working with Text
  • Achievement

    Ordering, Limiting and Paging Results

    Reporting with SQL

    Achieved

    Mar 30, 2017

    Ordering, Limiting and Paging Results
  • Achievement

    Handling Errors When Manipulating Data

    Modifying Data with SQL

    Achieved

    Mar 30, 2017

    Handling Errors When Manipulating Data
  • Achievement

    Deleting Data from a Database

    Modifying Data with SQL

    Achieved

    Mar 30, 2017

    Deleting Data from a Database
  • Achievement

    Updating Data in a Database

    Modifying Data with SQL

    Achieved

    Mar 30, 2017

    Updating Data in a Database
  • Achievement

    Adding Data to a Database

    Modifying Data with SQL

    Achieved

    Mar 30, 2017

    Adding Data to a Database
  • Achievement

    Finding the Data You Want

    SQL Basics

    Achieved

    Mar 30, 2017

    Finding the Data You Want
  • Achievement

    Getting Data from a Database

    SQL Basics

    Achieved

    Mar 29, 2017

    Getting Data from a Database
  • Achievement

    Data, Databases and SQL

    SQL Basics

    Achieved

    Mar 29, 2017

    Data, Databases and SQL
  • Achievement

    Sets and Dictionaries

    C# Collections

    Achieved

    Mar 21, 2017

    Sets and Dictionaries
  • Achievement

    Lists

    C# Collections

    Achieved

    Mar 21, 2017

    Lists
  • Achievement

    Arrays

    C# Collections

    Achieved

    Mar 21, 2017

    Arrays
  • Achievement

    Creating a Command Line Weather Application

    Node.js Basics 2017

    Achieved

    Mar 17, 2017

    Creating a Command Line Weather Application
  • Achievement

    Handling Errors in Node

    Node.js Basics 2017

    Achieved

    Mar 17, 2017

    Handling Errors in Node
  • Achievement

    Getting Data From an API With Node

    Node.js Basics 2017

    Achieved

    Mar 16, 2017

    Getting Data From an API With Node
  • Achievement

    Introduction to Node.js

    Node.js Basics 2017

    Achieved

    Mar 16, 2017

    Introduction to Node.js
  • Achievement

    Classes

    Introducing ES2015

    Achieved

    Mar 16, 2017

    Classes
  • Achievement

    Objects and New Collection Types

    Introducing ES2015

    Achieved

    Mar 16, 2017

    Objects and New Collection Types
  • Achievement

    The Cooler Parts of ES2015

    Introducing ES2015

    Achieved

    Mar 16, 2017

    The Cooler Parts of ES2015
  • Achievement

    ES2015 Basics

    Introducing ES2015

    Achieved

    Mar 16, 2017

    ES2015 Basics
  • Achievement

    Quiz Practice Project

    Object-Oriented JavaScript (2015)

    Achieved

    Mar 16, 2017

    Quiz Practice Project
  • Achievement

    Prototypal Inheritance

    Object-Oriented JavaScript (2015)

    Achieved

    Mar 16, 2017

    Prototypal Inheritance
  • Achievement

    Constructor Functions & Prototypes

    Object-Oriented JavaScript (2015)

    Achieved

    Mar 16, 2017

    Constructor Functions & Prototypes
  • Achievement

    Introduction to Methods

    Object-Oriented JavaScript (2015)

    Achieved

    Mar 16, 2017

    Introduction to Methods
  • Achievement

    AJAX and APIs

    AJAX Basics (retiring)

    Achieved

    Mar 15, 2017

    AJAX and APIs
  • Achievement

    jQuery and AJAX

    AJAX Basics (retiring)

    Achieved

    Mar 15, 2017

    jQuery and AJAX
  • Achievement

    Programming AJAX

    AJAX Basics (retiring)

    Achieved

    Mar 14, 2017

    Programming AJAX
  • Achievement

    AJAX Concepts

    AJAX Basics (retiring)

    Achieved

    Mar 14, 2017

    AJAX Concepts
  • Achievement

    Why Test

    Unit Testing in Java

    Achieved

    Mar 13, 2017

    Why Test
  • Achievement

    Event Planning

    Build a JavaFX Application

    Achieved

    Mar 13, 2017

    Event Planning
  • Achievement

    Data Retreiver

    C# Streams and Data Processing

    Achieved

    Mar 13, 2017

    Data Retreiver
  • Achievement

    Build a Pomodoro App

    Build a JavaFX Application

    Achieved

    Mar 13, 2017

    Build a Pomodoro App
  • Achievement

    IDE Exploration

    Local Development Environments

    Achieved

    Mar 12, 2017

    IDE Exploration
  • Achievement

    Design a Better App

    Build a JavaFX Application

    Achieved

    Mar 10, 2017

    Design a Better App
  • Achievement

    Graphical User Interfaces

    Build a JavaFX Application

    Achieved

    Mar 10, 2017

    Graphical User Interfaces
  • Achievement

    Advanced Tooling

    Local Development Environments

    Achieved

    Mar 10, 2017

    Advanced Tooling
  • Achievement

    How it Works

    Local Development Environments

    Achieved

    Mar 10, 2017

    How it Works
  • Achievement

    Efficiency!

    Java Data Structures

    Achieved

    Mar 9, 2017

    Efficiency!
  • Achievement

    Exploring the Java Collections Framework

    Java Data Structures

    Achieved

    Mar 8, 2017

    Exploring the Java Collections Framework
  • Achievement

    Organizing Data

    Java Data Structures

    Achieved

    Mar 8, 2017

    Organizing Data
  • Achievement

    Delivering the MVP

    Java Objects

    Achieved

    Mar 8, 2017

    Delivering the MVP
  • Achievement

    Creating the MVP

    Java Objects

    Achieved

    Mar 7, 2017

    Creating the MVP
  • Achievement

    Harnessing the Power of Objects

    Java Objects

    Achieved

    Mar 7, 2017

    Harnessing the Power of Objects
  • Achievement

    Serialized!

    C# Streams and Data Processing

    Achieved

    Mar 7, 2017

    Serialized!
  • Achievement

    Data Parser

    C# Streams and Data Processing

    Achieved

    Mar 7, 2017

    Data Parser
  • Achievement

    Data Reader

    C# Streams and Data Processing

    Achieved

    Mar 7, 2017

    Data Reader
  • Achievement

    Abstraction

    Intermediate C#

    Achieved

    Mar 6, 2017

    Abstraction
  • Achievement

    System.Object

    Intermediate C#

    Achieved

    Mar 6, 2017

    System.Object
  • Achievement

    Polymorphism

    Intermediate C#

    Achieved

    Mar 6, 2017

    Polymorphism
  • Achievement

    Loops and Final Touches

    C# Objects

    Achieved

    Mar 6, 2017

    Loops and Final Touches
  • Achievement

    Encapsulation with Properties

    C# Objects

    Achieved

    Mar 3, 2017

    Encapsulation with Properties
  • Achievement

    Encapsulation and Arrays

    C# Objects

    Achieved

    Mar 3, 2017

    Encapsulation and Arrays
  • Achievement

    Inheritance

    C# Objects

    Achieved

    Mar 3, 2017

    Inheritance
  • Achievement

    Methods

    C# Objects

    Achieved

    Mar 3, 2017

    Methods
  • Achievement

    Object-Oriented Programming

    C# Objects

    Achieved

    Mar 3, 2017

    Object-Oriented Programming
  • Achievement

    Meet Objects

    Java Objects

    Achieved

    Mar 2, 2017

    Meet Objects
  • Achievement

    Perfect

    C# Basics (Retired)

    Achieved

    Jan 20, 2017

    Perfect
  • Achievement

    Perform

    C# Basics (Retired)

    Achieved

    Jan 18, 2017

    Perform
  • Achievement

    Console I/O

    C# Basics (Retired)

    Achieved

    Jan 18, 2017

    Console I/O
  • Achievement

    Prepare and Plan

    C# Basics (Retired)

    Achieved

    Jan 18, 2017

    Prepare and Plan
  • Achievement

    DOM Traversal

    Introduction to jQuery

    Achieved

    Jan 3, 2017

    DOM Traversal
  • Achievement

    DOM Manipulation

    Introduction to jQuery

    Achieved

    Jan 3, 2017

    DOM Manipulation
  • Achievement

    Events

    Introduction to jQuery

    Achieved

    Jan 3, 2017

    Events
  • Achievement

    Hello, jQuery!

    Introduction to jQuery

    Achieved

    Jan 3, 2017

    Hello, jQuery!
  • Achievement

    Traversing the DOM

    JavaScript and the DOM (Retiring)

    Achieved

    Jan 3, 2017

    Traversing the DOM
  • Achievement

    Responding to User Interaction

    Interacting with the DOM

    Achieved

    Jan 2, 2017

    Responding to User Interaction
  • Achievement

    Making Changes to the DOM

    JavaScript and the DOM (Retiring)

    Achieved

    Dec 29, 2016

    Making Changes to the DOM
  • Achievement

    Getting a Handle on the DOM

    JavaScript and the DOM (Retiring)

    Achieved

    Dec 28, 2016

    Getting a Handle on the DOM
  • Achievement

    The Browser Environment

    JavaScript and the DOM (Retiring)

    Achieved

    Dec 27, 2016

    The Browser Environment
  • Achievement

    Creating a Mobile Drop Down Menu

    jQuery Basics (2014)

    Achieved

    Nov 15, 2016

    Creating a Mobile Drop Down Menu
  • Achievement

    Creating a Simple Lightbox

    jQuery Basics (2014)

    Achieved

    Oct 24, 2016

    Creating a Simple Lightbox
  • Achievement

    Creating a Spoiler Revealer

    jQuery Basics (2014)

    Achieved

    Oct 18, 2016

    Creating a Spoiler Revealer
  • Achievement

    Introduction to jQuery

    jQuery Basics (2014)

    Achieved

    Oct 4, 2016

    Introduction to jQuery
  • Achievement

    JavaScript Objects

    JavaScript Loops, Arrays and Objects

    Achieved

    Oct 1, 2016

    JavaScript Objects
  • Achievement

    JavaScript Arrays

    JavaScript Loops, Arrays and Objects

    Achieved

    Sep 18, 2016

    JavaScript Arrays
  • Achievement

    JavaScript Loops

    JavaScript Loops, Arrays and Objects

    Achieved

    Sep 15, 2016

    JavaScript Loops
  • Achievement

    Getting There

    Java Data Structures

    Achieved

    Sep 14, 2016

    Getting There
  • Achievement

    JavaScript Functions

    JavaScript Basics (Retired)

    Achieved

    Sep 13, 2016

    JavaScript Functions
  • Achievement

    JavaScript Conditional Statements

    JavaScript Basics (Retired)

    Achieved

    Sep 13, 2016

    JavaScript Conditional Statements
  • Achievement

    JavaScript Numbers

    JavaScript Basics (Retired)

    Achieved

    Sep 13, 2016

    JavaScript Numbers
  • Achievement

    JavaScript Variables

    JavaScript Basics (Retired)

    Achieved

    Sep 13, 2016

    JavaScript Variables
  • Achievement

    Introducing JavaScript

    JavaScript Basics (Retired)

    Achieved

    Sep 13, 2016

    Introducing JavaScript
  • Achievement

    Delivering the MVP

    Java Objects (Retired)

    Achieved

    Sep 6, 2016

    Delivering the MVP
  • Achievement

    Creating the MVP

    Java Objects (Retired)

    Achieved

    Sep 6, 2016

    Creating the MVP
  • Achievement

    Harnessing the Power of Objects

    Java Objects (Retired)

    Achieved

    Aug 26, 2016

    Harnessing the Power of Objects
  • Achievement

    Finishing the User Interface

    Build an Interactive Story App (Retired)

    Achieved

    Aug 7, 2016

    Finishing the User Interface
  • Achievement

    The Model-View-Controller Pattern

    Build an Interactive Story App (Retired)

    Achieved

    Aug 6, 2016

    The Model-View-Controller Pattern
  • Achievement

    Intents and Multiple Activities

    Build an Interactive Story App (Retired)

    Achieved

    Aug 5, 2016

    Intents and Multiple Activities
  • Achievement

    User Input

    Build an Interactive Story App (Retired)

    Achieved

    Aug 5, 2016

    User Input
  • Achievement

    Testing and Debugging

    Build a Simple Android App

    Achieved

    Aug 4, 2016

    Testing and Debugging
  • Achievement

    Improving Our Code

    Build a Simple Android App

    Achieved

    Aug 4, 2016

    Improving Our Code
  • Achievement

    Basic Android Programming

    Build a Simple Android App

    Achieved

    Aug 4, 2016

    Basic Android Programming
  • Achievement

    Creating the Screen Layout

    Build a Simple Android App

    Achieved

    Aug 1, 2016

    Creating the Screen Layout
  • Achievement

    Getting Started with Android

    Build a Simple Android App

    Achieved

    Jul 28, 2016

    Getting Started with Android
  • Achievement

    Debugging, Best Practices, and Production

    CSS to Sass

    Achieved

    Jul 28, 2016

    Debugging, Best Practices, and Production
  • Achievement

    Refactoring with Sass

    CSS to Sass

    Achieved

    Jul 28, 2016

    Refactoring with Sass
  • Achievement

    Installing Sass and Setting up the Project

    CSS to Sass

    Achieved

    Jul 28, 2016

    Installing Sass and Setting up the Project
  • Achievement

    Finalizing the Project

    Brand Identity Basics

    Achieved

    Jul 28, 2016

    Finalizing the Project
  • Achievement

    Case Studies and Examples

    Brand Identity Basics

    Achieved

    Jul 28, 2016

    Case Studies and Examples
  • Achievement

    The Brand Identity Design Process

    Brand Identity Basics

    Achieved

    Jul 28, 2016

    The Brand Identity Design Process
  • Achievement

    Introduction to Brand Identity

    Brand Identity Basics

    Achieved

    Jul 28, 2016

    Introduction to Brand Identity
  • Achievement

    Keyframe and Line Drawing Animations

    Animating SVG with CSS

    Achieved

    Jul 28, 2016

    Keyframe and Line Drawing Animations
  • Achievement

    Transitions and Transforms

    Animating SVG with CSS

    Achieved

    Jul 28, 2016

    Transitions and Transforms
  • Achievement

    Creating an SVG

    SVG Basics

    Achieved

    Jul 13, 2016

    Creating an SVG
  • Achievement

    Introduction to SVG

    SVG Basics

    Achieved

    Jul 13, 2016

    Introduction to SVG
  • Achievement

    The Logo Sprint

    Logo Design Basics

    Achieved

    Jul 13, 2016

    The Logo Sprint
  • Achievement

    Logo Design 101

    Logo Design Basics

    Achieved

    Jul 13, 2016

    Logo Design 101
  • Achievement

    Adding 3D Effects with CSS

    CSS Transitions and Transforms

    Achieved

    Jul 13, 2016

    Adding 3D Effects with CSS
  • Achievement

    Getting Started with CSS Transforms

    CSS Transitions and Transforms

    Achieved

    Jul 13, 2016

    Getting Started with CSS Transforms
  • Achievement

    Transition Timing Functions and Delays

    CSS Transitions and Transforms

    Achieved

    Jul 13, 2016

    Transition Timing Functions and Delays
  • Achievement

    Getting Started with CSS Transitions

    CSS Transitions and Transforms

    Achieved

    Jul 13, 2016

    Getting Started with CSS Transitions
  • Achievement

    Save for the Web

    Adobe Illustrator for Web Design

    Achieved

    Jul 10, 2016

    Save for the Web
  • Achievement

    Adding Images and a Mockup

    Adobe Illustrator for Web Design

    Achieved

    Jul 10, 2016

    Adding Images and a Mockup
  • Achievement

    Getting Started with WordPress

    Getting Started with WordPress

    Achieved

    Jul 10, 2016

    Getting Started with WordPress
  • Achievement

    Logo Design

    Adobe Illustrator for Web Design

    Achieved

    Jul 6, 2016

    Logo Design
  • Achievement

    Creating a Wireframe

    Adobe Illustrator for Web Design

    Achieved

    Jul 6, 2016

    Creating a Wireframe
  • Achievement

    Introducing Adobe Illustrator

    Adobe Illustrator for Web Design

    Achieved

    Jul 6, 2016

    Introducing Adobe Illustrator
  • Achievement

    Workflow Basics

    Photoshop Foundations

    Achieved

    Jul 5, 2016

    Workflow Basics
  • Achievement

    Slices & Save for Web

    Photoshop Foundations

    Achieved

    Jul 5, 2016

    Slices & Save for Web
  • Achievement

    Vector Shapes

    Photoshop Foundations

    Achieved

    Jul 5, 2016

    Vector Shapes
  • Achievement

    Type Tools

    Photoshop Foundations

    Achieved

    Jul 5, 2016

    Type Tools
  • Achievement

    Masks Basics

    Photoshop Foundations

    Achieved

    Jul 5, 2016

    Masks Basics
  • Achievement

    Layer Basics

    Photoshop Foundations

    Achieved

    Jul 5, 2016

    Layer Basics
  • Achievement

    Workspace Basics

    Photoshop Foundations

    Achieved

    Jul 5, 2016

    Workspace Basics
  • Achievement

    Design Foundations Final

    Design Foundations

    Achieved

    Jul 5, 2016

    Design Foundations Final
  • Achievement

    Becoming a Problem Solver

    Design Foundations

    Achieved

    Jul 5, 2016

    Becoming a Problem Solver
  • Achievement

    Understanding Aesthetics

    Design Foundations

    Achieved

    Jul 5, 2016

    Understanding Aesthetics
  • Achievement

    Introduction to Design

    Design Foundations

    Achieved

    Jul 5, 2016

    Introduction to Design
  • Achievement

    Building a Layout with Flexbox

    CSS Flexbox Layout

    Achieved

    Jul 5, 2016

    Building a Layout with Flexbox
  • Achievement

    Flexbox Properties

    CSS Flexbox Layout

    Achieved

    Jul 4, 2016

    Flexbox Properties
  • Achievement

    Understanding Flexbox

    CSS Flexbox Layout

    Achieved

    Jul 3, 2016

    Understanding Flexbox
  • Achievement

    Responsive Patterns

    Responsive Layouts

    Achieved

    Jul 2, 2016

    Responsive Patterns
  • Achievement

    Media Queries

    Responsive Layouts

    Achieved

    Jul 2, 2016

    Media Queries
  • Achievement

    Responsive Theory

    Responsive Layouts

    Achieved

    Jul 2, 2016

    Responsive Theory
  • Achievement

    Positioning Page Content

    CSS Layout Basics

    Achieved

    Jul 1, 2016

    Positioning Page Content
  • Achievement

    Meet Objects

    Java Objects (Retired)

    Achieved

    Jun 30, 2016

    Meet Objects
  • Achievement

    Perfecting the Prototype

    Java Basics

    Achieved

    Jun 30, 2016

    Perfecting the Prototype
  • Achievement

    Using your New Tools

    Java Basics

    Achieved

    Jun 30, 2016

    Using your New Tools
  • Achievement

    Getting Started with Java

    Java Basics

    Achieved

    Jun 30, 2016

    Getting Started with Java
  • Achievement

    CSS Layout Project

    CSS Layout Basics

    Achieved

    Jun 30, 2016

    CSS Layout Project
  • Achievement

    Page Layout with the Float Property

    CSS Layout Basics

    Achieved

    Jun 30, 2016

    Page Layout with the Float Property
  • Achievement

    Controlling Layout with CSS Display Modes

    CSS Layout Basics

    Achieved

    Jun 30, 2016

    Controlling Layout with CSS Display Modes
  • Achievement

    Getting Started with CSS Layout

    CSS Layout Basics

    Achieved

    Jun 30, 2016

    Getting Started with CSS Layout
  • Achievement

    Structuring Tables

    HTML Tables

    Achieved

    Jun 29, 2016

    Structuring Tables
  • Achievement

    Table Basics

    HTML Tables

    Achieved

    Jun 28, 2016

    Table Basics
  • Achievement

    Choosing Options

    HTML Forms

    Achieved

    Jun 27, 2016

    Choosing Options
  • Achievement

    Organizing Forms

    HTML Forms

    Achieved

    Jun 18, 2016

    Organizing Forms
  • Achievement

    Form Basics

    HTML Forms

    Achieved

    Jun 18, 2016

    Form Basics
  • Achievement

    Advanced Selectors

    CSS Selectors

    Achieved

    Jun 17, 2016

    Advanced Selectors
  • Achievement

    Going Further with Attribute Selectors and Pseudo-Classes

    CSS Selectors

    Achieved

    Jun 15, 2016

    Going Further with Attribute Selectors and Pseudo-Classes
  • Achievement

    Selectors - Beyond the Basics

    CSS Selectors

    Achieved

    Jun 15, 2016

    Selectors - Beyond the Basics
  • Achievement

    Fundamental Concepts

    CSS Basics (2014)

    Achieved

    Jun 15, 2016

    Fundamental Concepts
  • Achievement

    Designing with the Latest Features

    CSS Basics (2014)

    Achieved

    Jun 15, 2016

    Designing with the Latest Features
  • Achievement

    Basic Layout

    CSS Basics (2014)

    Achieved

    Jun 15, 2016

    Basic Layout
  • Achievement

    The Box Model

    CSS Basics (2014)

    Achieved

    Jun 14, 2016

    The Box Model
  • Achievement

    Understanding Values and Units

    CSS Basics (2014)

    Achieved

    Jun 14, 2016

    Understanding Values and Units
  • Achievement

    Basic Selectors

    CSS Basics (2014)

    Achieved

    Jun 8, 2016

    Basic Selectors
  • Achievement

    Getting Started with CSS

    CSS Basics (2014)

    Achieved

    Jun 8, 2016

    Getting Started with CSS
  • Achievement

    Debugging HTML and CSS Problems

    How to Make a Website

    Achieved

    Jun 7, 2016

    Debugging HTML and CSS Problems
  • Achievement

    Sharing a Website

    How to Make a Website

    Achieved

    Jun 7, 2016

    Sharing a Website
  • Achievement

    Responsive Web Design and Testing

    How to Make a Website

    Achieved

    Jun 6, 2016

    Responsive Web Design and Testing
  • Achievement

    Adding Pages to a Website

    How to Make a Website

    Achieved

    Jun 5, 2016

    Adding Pages to a Website
  • Achievement

    Styling Web Pages and Navigation

    How to Make a Website

    Achieved

    Jun 2, 2016

    Styling Web Pages and Navigation
  • Achievement

    Customizing Colors and Fonts

    How to Make a Website

    Achieved

    Jun 2, 2016

    Customizing Colors and Fonts
  • Achievement

    CSS: Cascading Style Sheets

    How to Make a Website

    Achieved

    Jun 2, 2016

    CSS: Cascading Style Sheets
  • Achievement

    Creating HTML Content

    How to Make a Website

    Achieved

    Jun 2, 2016

    Creating HTML Content
  • Achievement

    HTML First

    How to Make a Website

    Achieved

    Jun 1, 2016

    HTML First
  • Achievement

    Beginning HTML and CSS

    How to Make a Website

    Achieved

    Jun 1, 2016

    Beginning HTML and CSS
  • Achievement

    Newbie

    Achieved

    Jun 1, 2016

    Newbie