# Sebastian Vargas

Sebastian Vargas is a remote worker on Himalayas, Senior Frontend Engineer at Datasite, based in Costa Rica.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@sebastianvargas

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Detail-oriented senior frontend engineer with a passion for mentorship.
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Open to opportunities |
| Location | Costa Rica |
| Authorized to work in | Costa Rica |
| Job categories | Senior Frontend Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Front End Developer, Software Engineer, Technical Lead, Senior Front End Developer, Senior Frontend Full Stack Engineer, Senior Frontend Architect, Senior Frontend Engineering Manager, Senior Web Engineer, Senior JavaScript Engineer, Frontend Engineer |
| Skills | CSS, HTML5, JavaScript, React, Vue.Js, TypeScript, Node, Next.js, Bootstrap, Tailwind, Jest, Enzyme, Test Libraries, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase, AWS, GCP, AngularJS, Netlify, GitHub, NodeJS |
| Website | https://svarggas.netlify.app |

## What I'm looking for

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

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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.
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## Experience

### Senior Frontend Engineer (current)

Datasite. Aug 2023 - Present

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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.
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Skills: Frontend-Architecture, UI-UX, Frontend-Development, Mentorship

### Senior Full Stack Developer

Svitla Systems. Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

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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.
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Skills: API-Development, AWS, GCP, Data-Integration

### Full Stack Developer

[Intel Corporation](https://himalayas.app/companies/intel-corporation). Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

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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.
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Skills: Agile, React, Code-Review, Integration-Testing, Application-Development

### Full Stack Developer

[Intel Corporation](https://himalayas.app/companies/intel-corporation). Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

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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.
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Skills: AngularJS, React, Node, Kanban, Scrum, Unit-Testing, Rally

### Full Stack Developer

Woot It. Jun 2017 - Jun 2021

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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%.
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Skills: Digital-Transformation, API-Migration, ColdFusion, Ticketing-Systems

## Education

### Universidad Latina De Costa Rica

Bachelor's Degree, Software Engineering

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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.
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## Tech stack

- GitHub
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- Gmail
- Node.js
- Next.js
- Tailwind CSS
- AngularJS
- JavaScript
- HTML5
- Firebase
- Netlify

To contact Sebastian, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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