My ethos - Quality over convenience, best practices, core business rules, product market fit and data-driven decision making is the way we succeed.

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Leveraging technical skillsets with strategic design, business insights and technology, I deliver comprehensive solutions that enhance user experience and application scalability to help the business succeed.

• Languages & Libraries: JavaScript | TypeScript | React | Redux
• Styling: CSS | Tailwind | Styled Components | Bootstrap

• Technologies: Node.js | Redis | MongoDB
• APIs: Designing and documenting with Node.js, Express, and OpenAPI Spec

• Containerization: Docker
• Cloud Platforms: AWS | GCP
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform for managing AWS settings and scalable WordPress containers

• Best Practices: Jest | Cypress | A&B

• Application Security: OWASP Standards
• Web/HTTP Security Controls: CORS, CSP, TLS

• Standards Compliance: Familiar with WCAG 2 best practices

• Tools & Platforms: Figma | Storybook | UI/UX Design
• Architecture: Understanding of UI/UX design and Design System principles and best practices

• Design System Architecture:

  • Developed an enterprise Design System inspired by Ant Design to streamline website development processes. This system is now widely adopted across teams, significantly improving efficiency and user experience.

• Strategic Achievements:

  • As a UI/UX Engineer at Gradus and an Innovative Mentor at FasterCapital, I leveraged data analytics and strategic communication to support over 200 startups, driving significant improvements in their business models, marketing strategies, and customer experiences.
  • Led digital strategy at Poder360(https://www.youtube.com/c/Poder360), where my expertise in data analysis and content creation contributed to exponential growth, achieving over 1 million YouTube subscribers.

• IBM: Professional Skills in Delivering Quality Work with Agility, and Solving Problems with Critical & Creative Thinking
• Udemy: Master Digital Product Design: UX Research & UI Design
• The Interaction Design Foundation: Membership Certificate
• CertiProf: SCRUM FOUNDATION PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE (SFPC)
• Escola SAGA: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition and Maya 3D Certification