Gabriel Santos

Frontend Developer

SUMMARY

Frontend Developer with a passion for crafting sleek, practical and performant digital experiences with modern web technologies. Experienced in building reusable, scalable components and implementing modern UI frameworks.

Profiles

EXPERIENCE

Freelance Web Development
Mar 2024 – Present
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Implemented custom e-commerce solutions for small businesses, leveraging Wordpress, Shopify, and React to create tailored online shopping experiences.
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Created cohesive brand identities and user-centric designs using Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Evernote - Growth Experiments Team
San Diego, CA
Software Engineer Intern
May 2022 – Aug 2022
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Improved data navigation in developer tools web client by an estimated 30% by developing a JSON viewer component using React and TypeScript.
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Optimized mobile development workflow by implementing a JSON visualization tool in React Native.
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Contributed to potential increase in premium conversions by upgrading a customer-facing user flow on the mobile client.
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Collaborated effectively in an organized, fast-paced tech environment, participating in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups and sprint retrospectives.
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Utilized Jira for comprehensive project management, including task tracking, sprint planning, and progress reporting.
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Actively participated in the software release lifecycle, including code commits, pull requests, and deployments, enhancing understanding of CI/CD practices.
Code Ninjas
San Diego, CA
Lead Instructor
Oct 2018 – May 2021
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Enabled students to build real-world applications by designing and teaching curriculum on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
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Enhanced students’ coding proficiency through project guidance and debugging assistance.
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Improved student comprehension of advanced computer science concepts by creating fun and simplified demonstrations.
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Elevated overall instruction quality by leading and mentoring a team of coding instructors.

PROJECTS

NOT REAL Coffee
Apr 2024
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Designed and developed a full-stack e-commerce website for a fictional specialty coffee company, including brand identity and UI design using Figma and Photoshop.
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Engineered a responsive headless storefront with Next.js, integrating Shopify’s Storefront API to manage product
catalog and implement a robust shopping cart system
Swizzl
Jul 2024
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Developed a full-stack web application for cocktail enthusiasts to explore and save their favorite drink recipes.
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Implemented user authentication and database integration using Supabase, allowing users to sign up, log in, and
save favorite recipes.

EDUCATION

California State University San Marcos
Bachelor of Science
Computer Science
May 2023
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Dean's List: Fall 2022
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Relevant Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Web Development, Object-Oriented Programming

SKILLS

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Programming Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, C/C++
Technologies: React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, PostgreSQL, Git, Unix
Tools: VS Code, NeoVim, Jira, Figma, Photoshop
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