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Luciano Hillcoat
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lhillcoat
- Email: me@lucdev.net
Career Summary
Skilled front-end developer with over 5 years of experience in web development, specializing in modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries.
They have extensive expertise in React, Next.js, and TypeScript, complemented by proficiency in CSS frameworks like Tailwind CSS.
Luciano has contributed to diverse projects, ranging from static websites to innovative applications, with a focus on translating Figma UI designs into functional, responsive interfaces.
Their experience spans both freelance work and roles at prominent companies like Cognizant Softvision, where they focused on creating reusable, type-safe components and improving application architecture.
Summary of Qualifications
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
- Next.js
- HTML
- CSS
- Sass/SCSS
- Tailwind CSS
- Docker
- Git
- GitHub Actions
- PostgreSQL
Languages
- English (advanced)
- Spanish (native)
Professional Experience
Globant
Front-end Developer
- Developing modern, responsive web applications using Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality user interfaces and exceptional user experiences
- Implementing best practices for front-end development, including performance optimization and accessibility
- Contributing to the development of reusable components and design systems
- Participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to team members
- Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in front-end technologies
Entrepeneur - My projects
Front-end Developer - HamsterKombo project
- Developed a responsive, mobile-first, static website for Web3 Games using Astro.js, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript, that reached over 1 million users in 30 days
- Developed the user-interface using the Figma design alongside to ensure the best looking and friendly experience
- Optimizing performance by leveraging modern image formats (WebP, AVIF) and loading scripts and stylesheets asynchronously
- Implemented SEO best practices including meta descriptions, OpenGraph and Twitter card information, and optimal page word count
- Implemented AdSense for monetization and Google Analytics for user-behavior analysis
- Leveraging Github Actions for CI/CD
Entrepeneur - My projects
Full-stack Developer - CommentsApp project
- Pioneered an in-progress platform to empower developers to integrate widgets into their products, built with Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and PostgreSQL database
- Implemented best React.js optimization practices, such as memorizing components and callbacks
- Leveraged a code editor using Monaco for enhanced development experience
- Created custom components including a Toaster notification using Framer Motion for swift animations
- Utilized Next.js App Router and Zustand for efficient state management
- Developed authentication and authorization manually using JWT tokens and Next.js API routes
- Validated forms using react-hook-form and Zod for robust schema checking
- Leveraged Docker containers for streamlined deployment
Cognizant Softvision
Front-end Developer
- Developed a responsive web application to track employees' career history, training, and skills, built using Next.js, TypeScript, and CSS Modules
- Collaborated in an Agile team (Kanban style) using Azure DevOps board for project management
- Translated Figma UI designs into efficient, type-safe React components
- Proactively assisted team members to deliver high-quality features on schedule
- Implemented Webpack module federation to integrate remote Web Components into the React application
- Utilized React Context for state management and Vercel's SWR for efficient data fetching
- Implemented Docker containerization to enhance deployment efficiency and environment reproducibility
Cognizant Softvision
Front-end Developer
- Contributed to the development and success of a Single Page Application (SPA) for document management, built in React.js, for a major client in the audits sector (Big 4)
- Collaborated in an international, English-speaking Agile team using Kanban methodology and Azure DevOps for project management
- Estimated user stories and authored in-depth technical design documents prior to assignment commencement
- Delivered high-quality React components and refactored legacy code to adhere to new functional component standards and best practices
- Implemented and normalized React-Redux store for efficient state management
- Utilized Axios and Axios interceptors for fetching back-end API data
- Styled components atomically using styled-components library with SCSS pre-processor
- Utilized modern Web Platform APIs to capture desktop screenshots, enabling users to annotate and incorporate images into documents
- Developed a print-friendly page for specific components to meet client's physical documentation needs
- Mentored a new team member in React.js and modern web development practices, accelerating their onboarding and enhancing overall team productivity
Kimn Consulting
Front-end Developer
- Navigated and refactored extensive legacy codebase for an insurance system, enhancing system performance and maintainability while developing advanced problem-solving and debugging skills
- Fixing front-end bugs in a big legacy codebase using PHP, HTML4 and CSS
- Porting old jQuery code into efficient vanilla JavaScript
- Spearheaded the transition from manual FTP file uploads to Git version control, leading the migration process and mentoring team members on Git best practices
- Championed the adoption of Agile methodologies, leading the transition from traditional workflows and mentoring team members on Agile principles and practices
Certifications
Understanding TypeScript
Academind (via Udemy)
February 2023
Completed an intensive 15-hour TypeScript course, covering a wide range of advanced topics including:
- Primitive, Union, and Object Types
- Tuples and Enums
- Function Types and TSC Flags
- Classes, Abstract Classes, and Inheritance
- Interfaces and Access Modifiers
- Design Patterns (e.g., Singleton)
- Modern JavaScript Features (Spread Operator, Arrow Functions)
- Decorators and Generics
- Modules and Namespaces
This in-depth study enhanced Luciano's expertise in TypeScript, contributing to their ability to write more robust and maintainable code.
Note: Luciano was known as “Luciana” at that time.
Certificate Link Certificate: https://www.udemy.com/certificate/UC-7cf4e6d7-e79f-46a1-8d56-c4731b0136d8/![Certificate of Completion: Understanding TypeScript](/_astro/understanding-typescript.Dt9iJwQV_17HEcD.webp)
React: The Complete Guide
Academind (via Udemy)
July 2022
Completed an extensive 48-hours long React course to enhance skills and stay current with best practices.
This self-directed learning initiative proved invaluable when joining Cognizant Softvision, significantly contributing to success on a high-profile client project.
Note: Luciano was known as “Luciana” at that time.
Certificate Link Certificate: https://www.udemy.com/certificate/UC-b40f930d-d308-4c47-bd31-c3b98fcce89d/![Certificate of Completion: React: The Complete Guide](/_astro/react-complete-guide.y3RM2Uht_ZbAHc2.webp)
The Complete SQL Bootcamp
Pierian Training (via Udemy)
January 2023
Driven by a commitment to enhance and update their database skills, Luciano successfully completed a comprehensive SQL course, demonstrating proficiency in various aspects of SQL database management.
Note: Luciano was known as “Luciana” at that time.
Certificate Link Certificate: https://www.udemy.com/certificate/UC-42309009-1c9c-4107-acb5-a925218b7f83![Certificate of Completion: The Complete SQL Bootcamp](/_astro/complete-sql-bootcamp.C3CGJATC_ZB1USq.webp)
EF SET English Certificate
EF Standard English Test
February 2023
Demonstrating Luciano's dedication to enhancing their English proficiency, they successfully completed the EF SET English Certificate, which attests to their high level of fluency and proficiency in both spoken and written English.
- C2 Proficient 72/100
- Proficient in both spoken and written language.
- Comprehends fast-paced speech with regional accents and a range of written texts, including complex materials.
Note: Luciano was known as “Luciana” at that time.
Certificate Link Certificate: https://www.efset.org/cert/HbTawN![Certificate of Completion: EF SET English Certificate](/_astro/ef-set-english.DstZuBEo_ZyJ69J.webp)