John Fajardo

Software engineer

John Fajardo

(917)539-3093 | fajardocj@gmail.com | Github | Linkedin | Medium | Twitter

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Front End web developer with experience in JavaScript, Vue, Ruby on Rails, PHP and React with a background in social media and journalism, currently developing HR resources for Fortune 500 companies.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficiency in Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Jekyll, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, React, Redux, ActiveRecord, SASS, LESS, Bootstrap, Semantic-UI, Material-UI.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

PartnerComm, Inc., New York City, NY

Frontend Web Developer, Feb. 2021 – present

  • Currently building HR communications intranet portals for fortune 500/100 clients.
  • Built dynamic leave of absence visualizing tool that saved the company more than 200 non billable hours.
  • Clients include Amex, Nestle, Morgan Stanley, BloominBrands, JetBlue, others.
  • Focused on frontend development with Vue and WordPress.

 

Medium, New York City, NY

Freelance Technical Writer, Jul 2019 – Feb 2021

  • Conducted research to outline, write and edit educational technical content.
  • Developed comprehensive content that teaches how to build complex applications.
  • Areas of focus were Ruby on Rails, React, algorithms and data structures.

 

Staples, New York City, NY

Tech sales associate/Technician, 2017 – 2018

  • Diagnosed desktop and laptop computers and repaired them accordingly.
  • Configured new computers and performed any necessary software updates.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and educated customers on the use of equipment.

 

The Weather Channel, New York City, NY

Social Media Editor, 2016

  • Doubled the engagement rate by interacting with TWC’s audience.
  • Scripted and curated content TWC’s social media verticals.

 

BuzzFeed, Inc, New York City, NY

Social Media Editor, 2015 – 2016

  • Tripled Facebook user base in nine months and increased Twitter audience by 15%
  • Used programming skills to develop tool to monitor Twitter trends across the Latin American region.

 

EDUCATION

Flatiron School – 2019
  • Full Stack Web Development program.
Universidad Central de Venezuela – Caracas, Venezuela – 2008
  • Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Media Studies/Communications.