Greetings!
My name is Kendall, a Computer and Systems Engineer and web dev based in Panama.
Languages and Tools:
Experience
Chief Technology Officer (Hybrid)
September 2022 – Present | Parkour Devs
- Developed features for the customer registration web portal of the tourism membership project: Dolphin Island Country Club (https://www.dicc.com/) using React, Next.js 12, Material UI as component library, axios and react-intl for translation.
- Created the CastlerockFX web page using Webflow.
- Conducted preliminary UI layouts and mocks with Figma.
- Maintained technical documentation using Notion.
- Developed features for the IUBank onboarding web portal and Fund Your Trades web portal.
- Successfully deployed servers on Digital Ocean with nginx and Docker Compose.
- Contributed to the development of the DataMatrix platform.
- Managed and configured Vercel cloud projects.
- Tracked task and sprint statuses using agile methodology tools such as ClickUp, Linear, and Jira.
- Self-hosted cloud infrastructure management with Coolify + VPS.
Skills:
Prisma ORM · Vercel · Agile Project Management · DigitalOcean · Full-Stack Development · PHP · Vue.js · MetaTrader · react-intl · Material-UI · React.js · Next.js · TypeScript · JavaScript · Figma · Coolify
Blockchain & Dapp Developer (Remote)
April 2021 – April 2022 | IFESA – AnconProtocol
- Contributed development of 5+ smart contracts using Solidity, Truffle, and Hardhat for a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace on the Binance Smart Chain.
- Utilized TypeScript, Web3.js, and Ethers.js to develop front-end and back-end features for decentralized applications (DApps), connecting them to blockchain systems.
- Conducted in-depth research on emerging blockchain technologies, validating their utility through prototypes and use cases, contributing to scalability improvements for the core product.
- Mentored and onboarded new developers, facilitating their transition into the Web 3.0 ecosystem and providing ongoing support.
- Managed cloud deployments of applications on Docker and DigitalOcean, optimizing both development and production environments for scalability and performance.
- Designed architectural diagrams in Figma to illustrate the company's technology stack interactions, enhancing collaboration and understanding among team members.
- Presented innovative proofs of concept at international virtual events, including hackathons, incubators, and grant rounds, garnering exposure for the company.
Skills:
React.js · Front-End Development · Software Development · Blockchain · Solidity · web3.js · Ethers · Decentralized Applications (DApps)
Junior Developer, Web and Mobile (Hybrid)
January 2020 – March 2020 | Tsolutions S.A.
- Developed and implemented critical React.js and React Native functionalities for a mobile application focused on geographic information systems (GIS)
- Deployed the application on Amazon Web Services (AWS), utilizing EC2 and LightSail instances for seamless performance and scalability.
- Collaborated in creating detailed Figma prototypes and wireframes to enhance the application's user experience and design.
- Contributed to a cross-functional team, facilitating efficient communication and problem-solving throughout the development process.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, ensuring a smooth user experience for the application's end-users.
Skills:
React.js · User Interface Design · React Native
Volunteering
Front End Lead, Volunteering (Remote)
July 2021 – February 2023 | Fundación Ayudinga
- Spearheaded the development of React.js and Storybook components, contributing to the creation of a robust Ayudinga foundation design system.
- Successfully led and managed a team of 5 developers, utilizing agile methodologies to oversee coding, maintenance, testing, and continuous deployment of the foundation's design system.
- Conducted rigorous testing, performed code reviews, and managed Merge Requests within the Front-end team's Gitlab repositories, ensuring the highest quality standards and code integrity.
- Collaborated closely with UX/UI teams, translating their design specifications into functional and user-friendly components.
- Presented weekly progress reports during meetings with technology department leaders, facilitating transparency and alignment on project goals.
UX Lead, Volunteering (Remote)
January 2021 – July 2021 | Fundación Ayudinga
- Created and delivered Figma mockups and wireframes for various use cases, contributing to the enhancement of the foundation's platform user experience.
- Authored and maintained comprehensive Notion product use case documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility for the entire team.
- Led a group of 6 talented individuals through an agile training process covering UX, UI, and Design Thinking. This initiative culminated in the successful development of an Atomic design system for the foundation.
- Facilitated weekly progress reporting during meetings with technology department leaders, fostering transparency and ensuring alignment with the evolving project landscape.
Education
Systems and Computing Engineering
2023 | Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá
Misc
Training & Awards
TOEFL iBT | 2022 | ELS Language Centers
Networking Essentials | 2021 | Cisco Networking Academy
First place in the Hackathon contest: Blockchain-driven development | 2018 | Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá
Video Game Development and 2D Animation Training | 2017 | Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá
Languages:
- English (Advanced - C1)
- Spanish (Native)