HI, I'M KAREN! PASSIONATE
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I am a full-stack software engineer based out of the San Francisco Bay Area, with a passion for creating user-centered, visually appealing, and functional web applications. With a focus on front-end development, I aim to build solutions that not only work seamlessly but also resonate with the people who use them. I’m excited to bring my skills to new opportunities and am open to relocating to make an impact. Welcome to my portfolio—if you’d like to collaborate, let’s connect!
About Me
Designing with people in mind, coding with purpose
Who I am
A Latina software engineer with a unique path into tech, my journey has been shaped by resilience, adaptability, and a diverse background in healthcare and real estate. These experiences have taught me to approach challenges creatively, solve problems with empathy, and connect with people in meaningful ways. I’m always seeking opportunities to learn and grow, whether it’s through Pilates, yoga, or working on my French. These pursuits keep me grounded, curious, and disciplined—qualities that I carry into every project I take on.
My Purpose
My goal is to create technology that’s both impactful and enjoyable. I focus on building experiences that are accessible, inclusive, and sometimes just plain fun—because not everything has to be serious to matter.
MY SKILLS
Collaborative, proactive, resourceful
- Languages & Databases
JavaScript/TypeScript
HTML5
CSS3
Python
MySQL
SQL
- Frameworks & Libraries
React
Bootstrap
Flask
SQLAlchemy
- Tools/Dev Ops
GitHub
Git
RESTful APIs
GraphQL
WebSockets
- Design/ Prototyping
UI/UX
Figma
- Gen AI Consulting
Software Engineer Intern
SEPT 2024 - Present
Developing a full-stack web application enabling users to create accounts, enroll in AI consulting courses, and access tailored programs, while collaborating with stakeholders, designers, and developers to align technical solutions with business goals, ensuring intuitive user flows, secure data handling, and a seamless user experience.
- Microsoft Reach Mentoring Program
Software Engineering Mentee
SEPT 2024 - Present
Participating in Microsoft’s REACH Mentorship Program, connecting with experienced software engineers to deepen industry knowledge and advance technical skills. Through biweekly 1:1 mentorship sessions.
- FixTrackr
Frontend Software Engineer
JULY 2024 - OCT 2024
Developed the front end of a Progressive Web App (PWA) and a tenant website using React and Vite, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly experience; implemented designs to exact specifications, collaborated with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies, utilized Git and GitHub for version control, and contributed to sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to deliver features and updates efficiently.
- Coding Temple
Software Engineer Trainee
APRIL 2024 - SEPT 2024
Quickly adapted to new programming concepts and technologies, effectively applying knowledge under tight deadlines, and contributed to a group project integrating third-party APIs, demonstrating the ability to work with complex systems and modern tech stacks.
- Certificate - Fullstack Software Engineering
Coding Temple
2024
- Certificate - Software Engineering - Front End
CO.LAB
2024
- Certificate: In progress
Google Cloud
Present
* PYTHON * REACT * DESIGN * JAVASCRIPT * Development * FIGMA * MSQL * DESIGN * FLASK * PYTHON * WORDPRESS * HTML * JAVASCRIPT * CSS * FIGMA * CANVA * DESIGN * SHOPIFY* Development * SHOPIFY * CANVA * CSS * Development * REACT *
Monday - Sunday
Interested in working together? We should arrange for a chat. I’ll buy the coffee and pastries.