Johan R.
Front-end UX Engineer

Skills

React Native

Cascading Style Sheets

Apollo Graphql

Sass

Wordpress

Html

Javascript

Php

Mysql

React

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Bio

Web Developer with extensive experience in the field, initially beginning a career at the age of 16 before transitioning into marketing and ultimately returning to web development with a primary focus on WordPress over the past six years. Looking to further specialize in JavaScript technologies, with a strong preference for NextJS, Design System, and Storybook. Exhibits a keen interest in performance improvements and possesses significant expertise in PHP/MySQL.

Extensive work experience includes proficiency with React, React Native, TypeScript, Styled Components, SASS, Storybook, and Design System within UI Engineering roles. Responsibilities have encompassed creating components, documenting them, and designing screens, with some involvement in API management and state management.

Currently engaged with an international client on WordPress projects.

Senior Front-End / WordPress Developer
9/1/2022 - Present

Developed and maintained high-quality WordPress websites, ensuring responsive design and optimized performance while collaborating with the design team to implement visual and interactive elements. Conducted comprehensive tests on websites to identify and promptly address any technical issues, providing technical support and training to clients for efficient website management.
Front-end Developer
5/1/2022 - 9/1/2022

Developed software for a fintech company specializing in investments, leveraging technologies such as VueJS, Typescript, Testing Library, and Cypress. Gained expertise in front-end development with VueJS and Typescript, while ensuring code quality through the use of Testing Library and end-to-end testing with Cypress.
Front-end Developer
10/1/2021 - 5/1/2022

Worked in the Attraction and Acquisition team, concentrating on enhancing website and blog performance. Facilitated and orchestrated the complete migration of the main site to the WP Engine platform, ensuring seamless transition of content, data, and functionalities. Utilized WordPress for website development and HubSpot for blog management. Prioritized increasing Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) and optimizing search engine rankings. Collaborated on the transition from Google Analytics to Google Analytics 360 and integrated Salesforce into websites, blogs, and checkout systems within the main application, developed using VueJS.
UI Engineer / WordPress Developer
1/2/2020 - 9/1/2021

Specialized as a WordPress Developer with a focus on creating themes and modifying as well as adding new features to existing projects, showcasing a deep understanding of WordPress architecture and PHP. As a UI Engineer, demonstrated proficiency in coding components and screens using React and React Native, highlighting the ability to utilize TypeScript for efficient type checking. Employed Styled Components for CSS-in-JS experience and utilized SASS for advanced stylesheet authoring. Leveraged Storybook for developing and testing UI components in isolation, thereby ensuring consistency and reusability across projects.
Full Stack / Marketing Manager
9/2/2015 - 2/2/2020

Developed proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, and Wordpress, with advanced skills in React, particularly using the Gatsby framework. Engaged extensively in content production and social media management, leveraging these skills to conceptualize and deploy engaging digital campaigns. Managed Facebook Ads campaigns with a focus on optimizing ROI and audience targeting. Demonstrated expertise in managing Google AdWords and Google Display Network (GDN) campaigns, ensuring high conversion rates and effective budget utilization. Utilized chatbot technologies for enhancing customer interactions and automating responses, thereby improving user engagement and operational efficiency.
Marketing Coordinator
9/2/2012 - 3/2/2015

Managed content production and social media presence, including images, videos, and gifs. Oversaw Facebook Ads campaigns and Google AdWords/GDN campaigns, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with marketing objectives. Developed and managed email marketing campaigns, including HTML creation and list management. Maintained and updated websites regularly to ensure information accuracy and relevance. Coordinated media distribution by sending weekly materials to outlets such as ANoticia and Notícias do Dia. Supervised internal media communications and maintained contact with various media, product, and service providers. Supported design and commercial teams through content production and creative assistance.