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Where Technology Meets Art
Biography
Hi, I'm Hernan, and I'm a frontend software developer and UI/UX designer with a passion for creating beautiful, functional, and user centered web applications. With 2 years of experience in the field, I am always looking for new and innovative ways to bring the user joy. Hopefully this cute picture of my 1 year old daughter brought you just a bit of joy!
I believe that design is about more than just making things look good. It's about solving problems and creating intuitive, enjoyable experiences for users.
Aside from my technical expertise, I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance and a Master's Degree in Opera Performance. This background in the arts has allowed me to establish my sense of creativity, attention to detail, and an innate ability to connect with audiences.
Whether I'm developing a website, mobile app, or any other digital product, I bring my utmost commitment to design excellence and user-centered thinking to every project I work on. I look forward to bringing my skills and passion to your next project.
Skills
Experience
React Developer @ Better Therapeutics
Feb 2022 - March 2023 | San Francisco, CAContributed to front end development of prescription digital therapeutic software. Utilized Agile methodologies during daily standups, estimations, and ideation. Led efforts to improve accessibility in mobile app by 30%.
Frontend Software Engineer @ GiveShop
Nov 2021 - Feb 2022 | San Francisco, CALead front-end development of GiveShop online platform. Developed and maintained React components, utilizing Redux, Material UI, CSS, and MongoDB. Lead quality control between design and development teams.
Teaching Fellow @ Fullstack Academy
Jul 2021 - Oct 2021 | San Francisco, CAMentored and provided JavaScript coaching to over 50 software bootcamp students. Conducted technical interviews for prospective students. Managed student projects from ideation to deployment as project manager and technical mentor.
Education
Certificate of Completion, Software Engineering
2021 | Fullstack Academy17 week immersive bootcamp designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to become full-stack web developers. Program covered DOM manipulation, NodeJS, ReactJS, CSS, PostgreSQL, Sequelize, and ExpressJS. Throughout the bootcamp, students also acquire knowledge of version control with Git, deployment strategies, and industry best practices.
Master of Music, Opera Performance
2010-2012 | New England Conservatory (Boston)Intense and competitive vocal program that included courses in pedagogy, performance, body movement, and diction. Focus on becoming a professional opera singer.
Bachelor of Arts, Music Performance
2006-2010 | Western Connecticut State UniversityBachelor degree program that included grueling coursework in both music performance and music education. Graduated with honors.