👋 Hi there, I'm Raúl

I work as a Frontend/Fullstack Software Engineer, with a focus on web development. My journey as a developer began many years ago, writing client/server database-centric applications. Soon, I specialized in the Java Enterprise platform and the application of the Gang of Four software design patterns. Over time, I became fascinated by Mike Bostock's interactive visualizations during the early days of D3, which prompted me to delve deeply into the world of JavaScript and CSS to build such beautiful and dynamic interactive user interfaces. Since then I have thoroughly enjoyed the rich, dynamic and colorful ecosystem of web development, along with the talented and generous community that surrounds it.

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Some tangible outcomes of my work at different companies
Prodigy game QI
FullStack @ Prodigy
React
styled-components
Express
PostgreSQL

Spike and implementation of a significant enhancement in usability and response time for the internal skills search tool at prodigygame.com

This work involved the exploration of cache on the frontend using lunr.js and the refactor of PostgreSQL database design and queries optimization.

Portal Inmobiliario
Frontend @ Mercado Libre
JavaScript
React
AndesUI
Sass

Architecture and development of the view components and middle-end services of the new real-estate search at portalinmobiliario.com

As a result of a merger and acquisition between companies, it became necessary to port from one tech stack to another. The new stack includes React, Google API, and the internal MELI Design System.

Falabella Financiero
Frontend @ Falabella
JavaScript
Angular
Redux
Bootstrap

Implementation of client-side components for the bank’s new customers acquisition stage at bancofalabella.cl

The goal was to help bring some simple architecture, and maintainability to the frontend. For example, starting to use Angular nested routing to leverage the composability of views.

Macy's Beauty Box
Frontend @ Nisum
JavaScript
Backbone.js
Marionette
Foundation

Development of web artifacts and pages for the beauty department and wedding registry service in Macy's.com

The outsourced job here involves transforming UX design composition layouts into reality. It is a pixel perfect work using Marionette and Handlebars template rendering.

B2B Dashboard
FullStack @ Metricarts
JavaScript
D3.js
Highcharts
KendoUI

Design and implementation of a B2B sales dashboard for entel.cl

The goal was to create a rapid yet insightful overview for B2B analysis. The data was sourced from a SQL Server, and the dashboards incorporated Highcharts and KendoUI components.

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Rancher with k3d + Treafik

Dec 4, 2023
Exploring what RancherDesktop creates behind the scenes
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Helm

Oct 26, 2023
Basic commands
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Devspace

Sep 23, 2023
First steps working with Devspace
2024. Personal website built with Astro & Streamline.