Lawrence Castillo
Webhead in NYC
work + projects
Web Developer (Frontend)
Implementing front-end (Preact, JSX, SASS) components and testing suite (Ghost Inspector); this is a paid part-time position
- Optimized Canvas-based image cropping and uploading tool to enhance image quality and usability
- Implemented UI for user-based worklflows (JavaScript/ SASS) for several key initiatives, including onboarding
- Created test suite and designed single function test modules to be stacked to create comprehensive tests
[Remote] May 2020 - Current
Consultant/ iOS Mobile Developer (UI)
Building UI in React Native based on Figma design layouts; this is a paid contract position through MVP
- Implemented UI for user auth (React Native/ Hooks/ MobX) workflow with emphasis on error handling and verification
- Configured app to serve language translations with Expo localization and the i18n library
[Remote] July 2020 - Current
iOS Mobile Developer (UI)
Refactoring front-end code in Swift/ SwiftUI to add styles/animation; this is an equity position
[Remote] September 2020 - Current
Consultant/ Website Builder
Building/ customizing Squarespace web solutions to match designer layout; this is a paid consultant position
[Remote] July 2020 - Current
Web Developer (Full-stack) intern
Fullstack (React, Node, Airtable) web development role developing two product initiatives/ proof of concepts over two agile cycles
- Developed custom matching algorithm (Node.js) and documentation to predict candidate success
- Developed solution (React) to prioritize user feedback and route it to the appropriate department
- Wrote web scraping app (JS) to demo in-house data gathering as possible alternative to 3rd-party service
[NYC] June 2019 - August 2019
Sole-Proprietor, Web Designer & Photographer/Editor
Web designer, production tech, photographer, photo editor - side gig to finish school
- Provide web management services and technical expertise to commercial multimedia production houses
- Customize off-the-shelf web solutions for small-scale clients, with emphasis on UI/UX design
- Provide digital photography and editing services (Adobe Creative Suite) for private and commercial clients
[NYC] April 2014 - Current
education
Hunter College / CUNY
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science
Graduated with on Jan 31, 2020. Coursework included a focus on object oriented programming (OOP), algorithms, databases, data structures, and discreet mathematics, with an emphasis in C++, MySQL, Bash, and Python.
[NYC] Grad 2020
Tech Talent Pipeline (TTP)
2019 Resident + Fullstack Application Bootcamp
Intensive fullstack web application bootcamp with focus on MERN stack (JS, React, Node, MongoDB, Express ), with additional study in Git, MySQL, authentication with Passport, and deployment to Heroku.
[NYC] Summer 2019
Allan Hancock College
Associate of Science (AS) degree in Electronics
AS degree completed in '09. Coursework included digital circuit design and analysis, measurement and instrumentation, and programming
[CA] Completed 2009
contact
about
Hey, I'm Lawrence 👋 I'm a fanatic about new technologies including microprocessors for around-the-home projects and all things involving AR... It's the future of tech. When I'm not geeking out on new technology or coding apps for the web, you can generally find me getting my hands dirty with everything from carving woodblocks and making paper, to electroplating silver for Daguerreotypes. Say hi and let's talk about your project: Lawrence.g.castillo@gmail.com
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