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About the studio

Partner · Developing Full-Stack Engineer

Mia “Mausi” Smith-Petross

A collaborative developer building hands-on experience in Python, JavaScript, API development, and AI-assisted workflows. Working at StrayDog Syndications LLC through formal training, pair programming, and client-facing project work.

Areas of focus

Web Development

Python, JavaScript, API development, and interactive web experiences — applied through project work, pair programming, and real client deliverables.

AI-Assisted Work

Prompt evaluation, AI literacy, and disciplined use of generative development tooling — thoughtful integration rather than uncritical automation.

Collaboration

Pair programming, structured mentorship, and peer review as core development practice — building skills through working alongside real problems.

Continuous Growth

Formal training, independent learning, and steady skills development. 31 public repositories and counting across Python, JavaScript, and API work.

Work in progress

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Working alongside the studio

Mia works within StrayDog as a developing full-stack engineer, contributing to client projects, internal tooling, and curriculum. Development at StrayDog is a collaborative, mentorship-first process — real work on real problems, not practice exercises.