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Software Developer

> Frontend Engineer specialized in React & Next.js
    I build fast, accessible, and polished user interfaces, with a strong focus on UX, 
    performance, and clean code.
    4 years of professional experience building web applications.

ABOUT ME

whoami

I’m Valentina Forero, a Frontend Engineer based in Medellín, Colombia.

with 4 years of professional experience building web applications.

I specialize in React, Next.js, and TypeScript, focusing on creating scalable, maintainable, and user-friendly interfaces, with strong attention to UI/UX details, performance, and accessibility.

I enjoy collaborating closely with design and product teams to turn complex requirements into intuitive and reliable digital experiences.

I love traveling, discovering new cultures, and exploring beautiful places around the world. These experiences inspire my creativity, empathy, and the way I approach problem-solving.

skills

React, Next.js, TypeScript

UI Systems, Performance, SEO, Accessibility

GraphQL, Strapi, Testing (Jest/Playwright)

values

Clean, maintainable code

Attention to detail (UI polish)

Collaboration & communication

Continuous learning

EXPERIENCE

Deckard Technologies

- Frontend Engineer

Feb 2025 - Present - Hybrid

Build and maintain registration systems.
Work closely with design and product teams to improve the overall look and feel of the applications, continuously enhancing UX and UI quality.
Implement responsive, accessible, and maintainable interfaces to deliver smooth and intuitive user experiences.
Contribute across multiple initiatives, continuously learning, growing, and improving frontend quality and user experience.

Universidad de Los Andes

- Software Developer

Oct 2024 - Jan 2025 - Remote

Contributed to the frontend development of a web application built from scratch for the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia.
Built UI components using JavaScript, Material UI, and Axios, consuming REST APIs.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver a production-ready web application.

AllTheRooms

- Software Developer

Nov 2021 - Aug 2024 - Remote

PROJECTS

Marketing Site

I contributed to the creation, update, and maintenance of a high-performance marketing site. This project was focused on improving user engagement, enhancing search engine optimization (SEO), and ensuring seamless content management through a custom CMS built with Strapi.

#React

#Next.js

#Typescript

#Scss

#Storybook

#CSS

#HTML

#CustomUILib

Dashboard WebApp

I played a key role in the development and ongoing maintenance of a powerful dashboard application designed to help users analyze short-term rental data. The dashboard provides a comprehensive suite of tools tailored for investors, hosts, and enterprises to enhance their short-term rental strategies and maximize revenue.

#React

#Next.js

#Typescript

#GraphQL

#Scss

#CustomUILib

Strapi CMS

I spearheaded the development of a custom content management system (CMS) using Strapi, designed from the ground up to empower non-technical team members to manage and update content on the marketing site. This project focused on creating an intuitive and flexible platform that streamlined content creation and management processes.

#Next.js

#Typescript

#GraphQL

#Strapi

Internal Tools

I led the development of a suite of internal tools designed to streamline and enhance various administrative and operational tasks within the company. These tools empower internal teams to monitor user activity, manage orders, verify user information, and generate reports, all while maintaining a high level of security and efficiency.

#React

#Next.js

#Typescript

#GraphQL

#Tailwind

MaterialUI

#Formik-YUP

Pokémon App

The Pokémon API project was a personal initiative aimed at improving my skills in API consumption and front-end development. The project involved consuming data from a public Pokémon API to create an interactive web application that allowed users to explore and learn more about various Pokémon.

#React

#Next.js

#PostCSS

#Tailwind

#Axios

#NextUI

ProTic App

It was a comprehensive application developed during the MisionTIC course of the government of Colombia. It included key modules for managing sales, products, and users, providing a fully integrated solution for small to medium-sized businesses to streamline their operations.

#Javascript

#HTML

#CSS

#Tailwind