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Gabriel Ortolaza, React and Front-end Developer in Mount Airy, NC, United States
Gabriel Ortolaza

React and Front-end Developer in Mount Airy, NC, United States

Member since August 11, 2021
Gabriel is a software engineer with 15+ years of experience, specializing in front-end development with JavaScript, React, React Native, Vue, Angular, Node.js, and Express.js. He has developed applications and websites for many industries, including HR and staffing, fashion and social networking, healthcare, and eCommerce (including Walmart). Gabriel is passionate about simplifying processes, inventing solutions, and following best practices.
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Portfolio

  • Subflow
    Next.js, React, Node.js, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Twilio API, Stripe...
  • Giftly Inc
    Front-end, Vue, JavaScript, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Figma...
  • Guy Carpenter & Co - Main
    HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Docker, Single Sign-on (SSO), Tailwind CSS...

Experience

Location

Mount Airy, NC, United States

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Node.js, Windows 10, Visual Studio Code, React, Vue, MacOS

The most amazing...

...thing I've developed was a web-based barcode label-making inventory program that was resold multiple times.

Employment

  • Senior React Developer

    2022 - 2023
    Subflow
    • Worked on the UI facelifting of the dashboard using React, Next.js, and Material Design.
    • Contributed to the company's product improvement efforts by adding new features and implementing architectures.
    • Fixed bugs and tracked tickets using the Trello board.
    Technologies: Next.js, React, Node.js, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Twilio API, Stripe, MUI (Material UI), PostgreSQL, Docker, GitHub, CSS, HTML, APIs, WebSockets, GraphQL, Unit Testing, Continuous Integration (CI), Storybook, Git, Figma, Front-end Development, React Query, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Dashboards, Data Visualization

  • Vue Front-end Engineer | Web Platform (eCommerce)

    2022 - 2022
    Giftly Inc
    • Worked on migrating their website from AngularJS to Vue 3.
    • Developed the main header, footer, sidebar components, greeting cards, and confirmation page.
    • Used Vue 3 and Windi CSS for the front end and Ruby on Rails for the back end.
    Technologies: Front-end, Vue, JavaScript, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Figma, Angular, Legacy Code, eCommerce, Capybara, Cypress, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, Front-end Architecture, CSS, HTML, APIs, Application Engineering, WebSockets, GraphQL, Unit Testing, Continuous Integration (CI), Storybook, Git, Front-end Development, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Dashboards, Data Visualization

  • Front-end Developer

    2021 - 2022
    Guy Carpenter & Co - Main
    • Developed an internal back office tool that manages insurance data from scratch.
    • Used React, Redux, Redux Thunk, Redux Form, Tailwind CSS, and material design.
    • Developed the infrastructure of the dashboard and two back-office tools for different departments.
    Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Docker, Single Sign-on (SSO), Tailwind CSS, Next.js, Front-end Architecture, Application Engineering, Front-end, GraphQL, Unit Testing, Continuous Integration (CI), Storybook, Git, Figma, Front-end Development, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Dashboards, Data Visualization, Graphs

  • Full-stack Developer

    2021 - 2021
    GigWrks
    • Developed technical aspects of the company's strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals.
    • Discovered and implemented new technologies that yield a competitive advantage.
    • Supervised the system infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency.
    Technologies: JavaScript, React, Redux, Redux-Saga, Tailwind CSS, CSS, SQL, HTML, APIs, Application Engineering, Laravel, Continuous Integration (CI), Git, Figma, Front-end Development, Mobile UI, NestJS, Data Visualization

  • Full-stack Developer

    2019 - 2020
    Fashion Space, Inc
    • Developed a social network for fashion designers, models, photographers, and all other categories surrounding the fashion industry.
    • Developed a hybrid mobile application using React Native.
    • Tracked and fixed bugs and tickets using the Kanban dashboard of Jira.
    Technologies: PHP, Laravel, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5, Hybrid Apps, Social Networks, React Native, Jira, Kanban, Bug Fixes, CSS, HTML, APIs, Unit Testing, Continuous Integration (CI), Git, Figma, Front-end Development, Mobile Development

  • Front-end Developer

    2019 - 2020
    PopupCare
    • Integrated custom classes with Bootstrap’s grid system using Less while following progressive web app standards.
    • Implemented industry-standard accessibility techniques.
    • Improved SEO by introducing server-side rendering.
    Technologies: Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, Bootstrap, Less, Web Accessibility, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Server-side Rendering, SaaS, CSS, HTML, Application Engineering, Vue, Unit Testing, Storybook, Git, Figma, Mobile UX

  • Front-end Developer

    2018 - 2019
    Walmart
    • Developed future forecast components that mathematically predicted future sales based on conditions in previous years.
    • Worked in an Agile environment with stand-up meetings every few days.
    • Developed and implemented highly responsive user interface components using React concepts.
    • Worked with Redux architecture using complex object-oriented concepts while improving app performance.
    • Developed a desktop version of the application using React and Electron.
    Technologies: JavaScript, React, Redux, Redux Thunk, Redux Form, CSS3, Agile, UI Components, Sales Forecasting, Object-oriented Design (OOD), MUI (Material UI), Electron, TypeScript, Next.js, Front-end Architecture, CSS, HTML, Git, Figma, Mobile UX, Graphs

  • Senior Full-stack Developer

    2018 - 2018
    Washabelle
    • Developed a website that sells Washabelle's products, using the latest versions of Node.js libraries and packages.
    • Revamped front-end pages and wrote automated testing.
    • Oversaw the deployment process from staging to deployment.
    Technologies: Node.js, JavaScript, SendGrid, MySQL, CSS3, Bootstrap, Websites, Front-end, Automated Testing, MUI (Material UI), Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, jsPDF, CSS, SQL, HTML, APIs, Git, Ant Design

  • Full-stack Developer

    2005 - 2018
    T-N-T Carports, Inc.
    • Developed an inventory system and contracting software for the company.
    • Built and managed an online inventory application.
    • Developed an application for managing pricing, paperwork, and contracting using the MERN stack.
    Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Node.js, MERN Stack, MongoDB, Express.js, React, MUI (Material UI), Next.js, CSS, SQL, HTML, APIs, Git, Mobile App Development, Graphs

Experience

  • Back-office Dashboard for Fashion Space, Inc.

    A social network app for fashion designers, models, photographers, and all other categories surrounding the fashion industry. I was a front-end developer and liaised with the back-end developer to wire up their REST APIs to the app.

  • Front-end Development Project

    Integrated GraphQL API into the website by replacing legacy REST API endpoints. I also performed search engine optimization and improved Google Analytics results, working in an Agile environment with daily stand-up meetings.

  • React Development Project
    https://phynd.com/

    Integrated custom classes with Bootstrap's grid system using LESS while following progressive web app standards. I also implemented industry-standard accessibility techniques and improved SEO by introducing server-side rendering.

Skills

  • Languages

    JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, GraphQL, HTML, PHP, SQL, CSS3, Java, C#, Less, HTML5

  • Frameworks

    React Native, Express.js, Tailwind CSS, Redux, Angular, Next.js, MUI (Material UI), Cypress, NestJS, Bootstrap, Laravel, Jest, Nuxt.js, Ruby on Rails (RoR), Capybara, Electron, Ant Design

  • Libraries/APIs

    React, Vue, REST APIs, jsPDF, Context API, Node.js, Redux Form, React Native for Web, Redux-Saga, Vuex, Twilio API, Stripe

  • Tools

    Redux Thunk, JSX, Figma, Git, SendGrid, Jira, GitHub

  • Paradigms

    Unit Testing, Continuous Integration (CI), Mobile Development, Kanban, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Agile, Object-oriented Design (OOD), Automated Testing

  • Platforms

    Visual Studio Code, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), MacOS, Docker

  • Other

    Front-end, Styled-components, Front-end Architecture, APIs, Application Engineering, WebSockets, Storybook, Front-end Development, Mobile App Development, Mobile UI, Mobile UX, React Query, Dashboards, Data Visualization, Graphs, Gatsby, SaaS, Functional Components, Hybrid Apps, Social Networks, Bug Fixes, Web Accessibility, Server-side Rendering, UI Components, Sales Forecasting, MERN Stack, Websites, Vue-router, Apollo, Single Sign-on (SSO), User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Legacy Code, eCommerce

  • Storage

    MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL

Education

  • Coursework Toward Associate Degree in Computer Science
    2006 - 2008
    Forsyth Technical College - Winston-Salem, NC, USA

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