Hello! I am Karen Lorena Barrera Páez, a 🚀 Software Developer from 🇨🇴 Colombia, with a strong background in education with an emphasis on social sciences and a deep interest in technology.

• Location: Colombia, Fusagasugá

• Email: 📧 [email protected]

• LinkedIn: Mi perfil de LinkedIn

• GitHub: My GitHub Profile 🚀

My passion for research and project management has led me to delve into the exciting world of technology, especially in web development. I am committed to continuous learning and eager to acquire new technical and cross-functional skills while engaging in practical projects.

• Frontend Web Development
• Languages: JavaScript, Java, CSS, HTML, React.
• Methodology: Scrum 📊
• Functional Testing
• Figma
• Version Control: Git 🐱

LABORATORIA | July 2023 - Present

• Development of an interactive web application with React and JSX.
• Data consumption from an external movie API.
• Implementation of movie search and filtering.
• Creation of reusable components in React.

• Creation of a command-line tool (CLI) in Node.js.
• Analysis of Markdown files to identify links.
• Reporting on the status of links (active or broken).
• Use of Axios for HTTP requests.

• Development of a social network (SPA) with registration, login, and posting functionalities.
• Real-time data management with Firebase.
• Implementation of CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) for posts.
• Responsive design with HTML and CSS.
• Application of security concepts in user authentication.

• Creation of an interactive web interface to visualize Pokémon data.
• Implementation of filtering and sorting.
• Use of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6).
• User-centered design with Figma.

• Creation of a web application for encrypting and decrypting messages using the Caesar cipher.
• Development of encryption and decryption logic in JavaScript (ES6).
• Interactive interface with HTML and CSS.
• Handling DOM events and dynamic content manipulation.
• Integration of version control with Git and deployment on GitHub Pages.

Notable Achievements:

• Design of a single-page application (SPA) social network with Firebase that allows creating profiles and posting content.
• Creation of a data filtering page for Pokémon using a JSON file.
• Development of a Caesar cipher application with functions and methods.
• Construction of a trivia game with fun facts about animals.

LICEO AMERICANO | February 2020 - June 2023

• Teacher of Political and Social Sciences.
• Design of adaptable curricular frameworks.
• Innovative lesson planning.
• Course and academic progress management.
• Creation of interactive teaching materials.
• Administration of assessments and curriculum adjustments.
• Individualized student monitoring and support plans.

Notable Achievements:

• Recognition for discipline, organization, and effective goal achievement.
• Contribution to the creation of brochures, presentations, and teaching materials for academic and cultural events.
• Performance as a Level Sub-Leader during the pandemic, overseeing study guides.
• Implementation of creative and innovative strategies in the classroom, including inclusive materials.

• Universidad de Cundinamarca | Bachelor's Degree in Basic Education with an Emphasis on Social Sciences, 2016

• LABORATORIA | July - December 2023: Intensive 6-month web programming bootcamp.
• UTN BA - INCLUYEME | August-November 2023: Functional testing course with a focus on accessibility.
• SENA | 2022: Technical degree in multimedia production.

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• Version Control
• Responsive Design
• Testing
• Scrum
• Project Management
• Figma
• Effective Communication
• Teamwork 🤝
• Problem Solving
• Time Management ⏰
• Adaptability
• Critical Thinking 🤔
• Creativity
• Self-learning 📚

• English B1 🇬🇧
• Native Spanish 🇨🇴

• 🔭 Currently, I am working on self-improvement, self-learning, and refining technical skills.
• 👯 I am looking to collaborate on open-source projects, mentoring, and consultancy.
• 🤔 I am seeking assistance with job hunting.
• 💬 Ask me about how I transitioned to this career.
• 📫 How to contact me: LinkedIn, WhatsApp
• 😄 Pronouns: Lo, haru, loris, lolo
• ⚡ Fun fact: I enjoy anime, technology, and video games.

Hello! I am Karen Lorena Barrera Páez, a 🚀 Software Developer from 🇨🇴 Colombia, with a strong background in education with an emphasis on social sciences and a deep interest in technology.

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