
Susana Prado Lopez
Verified Expert in Engineering
Software Engineer and Developer
Sant Joan Despí, Spain
Toptal member since October 22, 2024
Susana is a product-driven front-end engineer with a proven ability to lead impactful product initiatives. With a blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking, she ensures projects align with business goals and deliver results. She collaborates easily with cross-functional teams, engaging stakeholders to create scalable, user-focused solutions while clearly articulating technical concepts. Alongside her engineering experience, Susana demonstrates leadership and a strong drive for growth.
Portfolio
Experience
- React - 4 years
- Jest - 4 years
- JavaScript - 4 years
- Storybook - 4 years
- Unit Testing - 4 years
- Integration Testing - 4 years
- Design Systems - 4 years
- SCSS - 4 years
Availability
Preferred Environment
React, JavaScript, GraphQL, Jest, Cypress, Storybook, TypeScript, A/B Testing, React Testing Library, Git
The most amazing...
...project I’ve led is the integration of an AI-powered CV evaluation tool into the front end, improving screening efficiency and providing personalized feedback.
Work Experience
Front-end Engineer | Product Platform Engineer
Toptal
- Headed multiple key product initiatives, driving technical scoping, work division, and complex project analysis, contributing to the enhancement of functionality for a platform serving 25,000+ clients and 20,000+ talents across 140+ countries.
- Oversaw the codebase migration to adopt an existing design system, which had not been utilized in the domain, enhancing UI consistency, maintainability, and streamlining development across the platform.
- Ensured high code quality through rigorous unit testing and debugging using Jest and Cypress, reducing bugs and improving system reliability.
- Created and maintained shared packages in a monorepo structure, streamlining development workflows and improving code reuse across teams.
Front-end Engineer | Growth Engineer
Toptal
- Developed and enhanced public-facing pages, improving lead acquisition by optimizing user experience and conversion flows.
- Spearheaded a project integrating front-end applications with artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) microservices, adding new data-driven features to the product.
- Managed A/B testing and feature flag rollouts, enabling data-driven decisions that improved conversion rates and user engagement.
- Ensured accessibility compliance and performance optimization, leading to faster load times, improved cross-browser compatibility, and a seamless user experience.
- Built a custom Stylelint package and developed ESLint and Stylelint rules, enforcing consistent coding standards across the team and improving overall code quality.
Supporting Teacher
MigraCode
- Mentored students, explaining web development concepts, answering technical questions, and helping them build their coding skills in front- and back-end technologies.
- Facilitated hands-on support in coding projects, guiding students through problem-solving and debugging to enable practical application of learned concepts in real-world tasks.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop and adapt course materials.
Promoter Assistant, Booking
Live Nation Entertainment
- Contributed to securing high-profile artists for festivals and tours.
- Reviewed and managed legal contracts for both international and national artists.
- Coordinated certificates of foreign taxes and duties.
- Streamlined invoicing processes and managed payment followup.
Operations Coordinator
BC TOURS & SHIPPING
- Spearheaded a team of 10-20 hostesses, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
- Coordinated passenger transfers between ports, airports, and hotels, resulting in smooth travel experiences for customers.
- Trained and onboarded new recruits, ensuring seamless operations.
- Monitored flights and managed last-minute service changes, minimizing disruptions to customer journeys.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with service providers, enabling quick problem resolution.
- Handled customer complaints and claims, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
Experience
AI-powered CV Evaluation Integration for Front-end Application
I collaborated with back-end engineers and ML experts to understand the AI model's functionality. Then, I translated complex technical concepts for product managers and marketing strategists, ensuring alignment with business goals. I also created an engineering implementation plan, estimated tasks, and developed a detailed roadmap with blockers and risks. Finally, I split the work among team members, facilitated discussions on architectural challenges, and ensured smooth cross-team communication throughout the project.
Search Engine Optimization Focused Growth-driven Public Pages with Interactive Content
In this project, I handled the technical planning, creating an engineering implementation plan, estimating tasks, and developing a roadmap identifying potential blockers and risks. I collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to align technical execution with strategic goals, addressing architectural challenges while ensuring the pages performed exceptionally well.
Refactoring for Design System Adoption
I updated the codebase to integrate reusable components from the design system, resolved compatibility issues, and optimized existing styles and layouts for cross-browser performance. This refactor reduced technical debt, improved UI/UX consistency, and enabled faster iteration, making the system more scalable for future development.
Revamp of Contracts Module for Legal Agreement Management
As part of the initiative, I developed the implementation plan, identified potential blockers, and coordinated with other teams to manage dependencies. We also integrated Sentry for better error monitoring and debugging, ensuring the reliability and stability of the new system.
Hiring Flow for Marketplace
I handled the implementation of multiple entry points across the platform, making it easier for users to access the Hiring Wizard from different parts of the application. I also created the technical plan, outlined the roadmap, and identified dependencies and potential blockers. Additionally, I collaborated with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration with back-end services and optimized performance across devices.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Cultural Management
Barcelona University - Barcelona, Spain
Bachelor's Degree in Art History
Pompeu Fabra University - Barcelona, Spain
Certifications
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
Scrum.org
Skills
Libraries/APIs
React, React Testing Library, Node.js
Tools
GitHub, Git, Stylelint, Lighthouse, Optimizely, Sentry, Jira, Confluence, Notion, Google Analytics, Figma
Languages
JavaScript, TypeScript, SCSS, HTML, CSS, CSS3, HTML5, GraphQL, Sass, Semantic HTML
Paradigms
Unit Testing, Scrum, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Manual Testing, Code Refactoring, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Component-based Development, CRUD, Web Performance Optimization (WPO)
Frameworks
Jest, Tailwind CSS, Cypress, Express.js, Next.js, Material UI
Industry Expertise
Project Management
Other
Storybook, Scrum Master, Front-end Development, Web Development, Front-end, Visual Regression Testing, Cross-browser Testing, UI Development, A/B Testing, Integration Testing, ESLint, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Core Web Vitals, User Interface (UI), Google SEO, Landing Page Optimization, Landing Pages, User Experience (UX), Web Accessibility, Lazy Loading, Website Performance, Web Project Management, Strategic Initiatives, Leadership, Design Systems, Machine Learning, AI Integration, SEO Tools, Web Analytics, Cross-browser Compatibility, Page Speed Optimization, Estimations, Dependency Analysis, Monitoring, Project Planning, Project Leadership, Critical Thinking, Interdisciplinary Knowledge, Cultural Management, Research & Analysis, Research, Business, Critical Analysis, Economic Analysis, Culture, B2C Marketing, Business Law, History, Art History, Invoicing, Booking, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Team Management, Training, Onboarding, Customer Success, Problem Management, Creative Problem Solving, Logistics, Operational Planning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chameleon, Crazy Egg, Accessibility, Site Speed Optimization
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