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Sebastian Vargas

@sebastianvargas

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Detail-oriented senior frontend engineer with a passion for mentorship.

Costa Rica

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a role that values mentorship and technical innovation, with opportunities for growth.

I'm Sebastián Vargas Rojas, a senior frontend engineer with a strong focus on accessibility and user experience. At Datasite, I spearheaded an enterprise-wide WCAG compliance initiative, significantly improving usability for all users. My leadership in frontend architecture decisions has led to measurable increases in user engagement, showcasing my ability to optimize UI/UX effectively.

Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered high-quality applications and mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of growth and excellence. My experience spans various roles, including full stack development, where I have architected comprehensive applications and integrated cloud services to enhance data management. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am committed to driving success through technical excellence and collaboration.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Frontend Engineer

Current

Datasite

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Spearheaded enterprise-wide WCAG compliance initiative across multiple frontend microfrontends, improving accessibility and usability for all users. Led frontend architecture decisions for multiple team redesign projects, resulting in measurable increases in user engagement through optimized UI/UX.

Frontend Architecture UI UX Frontend Development Mentorship

Senior Full Stack Developer

Svitla Systems

Jun 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year)

Led development of comprehensive tax information management application for multiple US counties, streamlining remote processing capabilities. Architected and implemented new APIs enabling seamless data integration from various sources, significantly improving data retrieval efficiency.

API Development AWS GCP Data Integration

Full Stack Developer

Intel Corporation

Nov 2021 - Jun 2022 (7 months)

Led development and implementation of complex administrative application, resulting in 100% global adoption across manufacturing facilities. Mentored junior developers through regular code review sessions, elevating team knowledge and React best practices.

React Code Review Integration Testing Agile Methodologies Application Development

Full Stack Developer

Intel Corporation

Jun 2021 - Nov 2021 (5 months)

Successfully transitioned legacy administrative application from AngularJS to React and C# to Node.js (SailsJS), improving developer adoption. Implemented Kanban and Scrum methodologies effectively, leading to 13% increase in project delivery speed and volume.

AngularJS React Node Kanban Scrum Unit Testing Rally

Full Stack Developer

Woot It

Jun 2017 - Jun 2021 (4 years)

Spearheaded digital transformation of enrollment process, achieving 100% digitization for educational institutions, reducing processing time and enhancing user satisfaction. Revamped administrative module for educational center internal information management, reducing service team maintenance by 34%.

Digital Transformation API Migration ColdFusion Ticketing Systems

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidad Latina De Costa Rica

Bachelor's Degree, Software Engineering

Completed a comprehensive program in Software Engineering, focusing on the principles and practices of software development. Gained expertise in various programming languages, algorithms, and system design.