Hugo Bonacci
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Developer
Hugo is a senior full-stack developer with expertise in visual design and user experience. He has worked in all phases of software development, from ideation and prototyping to writing production code for web, desktop, and mobile applications. He has worked on projects for FedEx, Michaels, and Southwest Airlines, combining beautiful design with robust programming to deliver successful apps, award-winning games and software with exceptional UX.
Portfolio
Experience
Availability
Preferred Environment
Sketch, Figma, JavaScript, TypeScript, React
The most amazing...
...project I've created was a mobile game with over 20,000 downloads. I had a childhood goal to create a game and is the reason I learned both coding and design.
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer
InVision
- Worked as the first developer on the InVision Studio project. Developed the Layout Engine used by the application to manage complex visual transformations as well as many other subsystems that are still in use in the application today.
- Responsible for research and development of prototypes for new product ideas. Built many experimental prototypes that focused on touch, gesture, and pen support for prototyping.
- Created new features for a variety of products found on the InVisionApp.com website.
Senior Consultant
Projekt 202
- Assisted in creating a single-page web application for Southwest Airlines for the purpose of tracking flight times and delays at stations.
- Created a tool that allowed front-end developers to continue to develop new features while they waited for back-end developers to implement new APIs. This prevented developers from being blocked and greatly increased velocity.
- Introduced many new patterns and practices to improve the reliability of front-end applications developed by the team.
Senior UX Consultant
Improving Enterprises
- Redesigned entire point of sale (POS) for GameStop. Responsible for optimizing workflows for both the register and payment terminal.
- Developed an iPad application specifically designed for use on private jets. The application featured media streaming from video services and XM Radio, as well as access to aircraft systems such as lighting and pilot announcements.
- Designed various workflows for a variety of mediums such as web applications or stand-alone kiosks. Worked with companies such as FedEx, Michaels, Excentus, Vedero, and Heads-Up Technologies.
Web Developer, Designer
Xamarin
- Responsible for web development and graphic design for a variety of web properties within the company.
- Built multiple applications using ASP.NET MVC and C#.
- Designed marketing materials for both print and web using Photoshop.
Experience
InVision Studio
Kung-Fu Clash
http://kungfuclash.com/Cosmic Quandary
One interesting feature about this game is that is uses a custom developed algorithm that can create an almost infinite number of randomly generated game boards without any risk of creating an unsolvable puzzle.
Tookadoo (Reading Program)
Skills
Languages
SCSS, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, SQL, Lua, Sass
Libraries/APIs
React, Node.js, Zepto, jQuery, Three.js
Tools
Figma, Sketch, Photoshop CS6, Babel, Adobe Animate, Sublime Text, Visual Studio, Stylus, Adobe Photoshop, Grunt, Adobe Illustrator
Frameworks
PixiJS, Corona SDK, Express.js, Electron, .NET, ASP.NET MVC, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Durandal, Angular
Platforms
OS X, Windows, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Linux, Firebase
Other
HTML Canvas, LDAP
Storage
MongoDB, MySQL, SQLite
Education
Associates Degree in Web Development Technologies
Texas State Technical College - Abilene, Texas, USA
Certifications
MCTS - Application Development Foundation
Microsoft
MCTS - Web-based Client Development
Microsoft
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