About Me

Get To Know Me

Hello, I'm Fernando, also known as "Fer." I'm a 31-year-old web developer originally from Mexico, where I was named after my beloved grandfather, who raised me as his own. 12 years ago, I embarked on a new chapter by moving to the United States, and it was here in Houston that I met the love of my life, Jasmine. Together, we are the proud parents of our charming son, Ignacio (AKA Nachito), our eldest, Don Guapo (formally known as Alejandro Gomez), as well as two adorable four-legged companions, Biscuit "El Zorro Negro" (which means "the black fox" in Spanish) and our friendly Beagle, Bagel.

My professional passion lies in front-end development, where I thrive on creating clean code and elegant architectural solutions. I'm committed to delivering high-quality web experiences and staying on the cutting edge of technology.

Outside of work, I lead a diverse life filled with hobbies and interests. You can often find me hanging out with friends, diving into algorithm challenges, attending coding meetups to stay connected with the tech community, or strategizing my next chess move. I also enjoy spending time in the kitchen, where I specialize in making homemade boba for my family, and I find serenity while skating through the streets. One of my favorite pastimes is exploring the vibrant restaurant scene in Houston, and I'm always on the lookout for hidden culinary gems in the city.

To stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of web development, I'm a firm believer in lifelong learning. In my free time, I channel my enthusiasm for coding into personal projects, experimenting with new technologies, building unique web applications, and reading coding books. These books are not just a source of knowledge but also a wellspring of inspiration for me, helping me stay at the forefront of the ever-changing tech landscape.

picture of my dog bego and mepicture of my wife Jasmine, my son Alejandro and Ia picture of biscuit wearing a headseta picture of Ignacio and I

Work Experience

Industry Experience

Software Developer

10/2022 - Present

84.51˚

  • Specialize in working with Angular within an NX monorepo, managing different micro front ends to create a seamless and efficient user experience.
  • Maintain and enhance Spring Boot Java microservices to support the functionalities of the marketing platform.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of features, improvements, and bug fixes in a dynamic and fast-paced Agile development environment.
  • Participate in the design, development, and testing of software components, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the software development process, including code reviews and knowledge sharing with team members via GitHub for effective collaboration and version control.

Front-End Developer

05/2020 - 10/2022

Just Energy

  • Developed and maintained 5 web applications using Angular 2+ and React.
  • Worked with WordPress, Angular, React, and Salesforce to deliver dynamic web solutions.
  • Collaborated with the marketing team to integrate Google Tag Manager (GTM) and Universal Analytics, including Google Analytics, GTAG, and Google 360, to gather valuable user insights.
  • Conducted A/B testing on landing pages, optimizing for conversions.
  • Built multiple landing pages to enhance user experiences and drive results.
  • Developed a call tracking tool to identify user sources, mediums, and Adword campaign effectiveness.
  • Integrated single-page applications (SPAs) with various Salesforce APIs for improved data flow and system synergy.

My Utility Belt

Go-to Tools

Angular

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React

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Wordpress

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NX

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Cypress

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Jest

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Redux

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NgRx

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NestJS

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Ruby On Rails

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NextJS

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MongoDB

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Education

Certifications

Software Engineering Program

08/2019 - 12/2019

Flatiron School

  • 525+ hours Software Engineering program designed to provide students with highly in-demand skills to become a proficient full stack developer.