Patricia Costalonga

Front-end Developer

Career Profile

I'm a dynamic Front-end developer with a creative flair, boasting over three years of experience and a diverse Design background spanning over a decade. My professional journey has taken me through industries such as Hospitality SaaS, Online Gambling, Fashion, and Cultural sectors, igniting my passion for crafting immersive digital experiences.

Work Experience

Front-End Engineer

Sep 2021 - Apr 2023
Eviivo - London, UK
  • Optimised customer photo import process, enhancing user experience and saving valuable time for the activation team. Conducted successful company-wide demonstration of the streamlined solution.
  • Developed a high-performing UI for room ordering, resulting in an increase of 30,000+ bookable rooms.
  • Upgraded codebase to .NET Core 6.0, improving system understanding, debugging capabilities, and production troubleshooting.
  • Worked in agile methodology through a test-first approach, listening to clients' feedback and collaborating with cross-function teams to deliver projects on time.
  • Tech and tools set: Javascript, JQuery, C#, Preact (React minified), CSS, SASS, HTML, Sentry, Graylog, Figma, SQL

Front-end Developer

Apr 2020 - Sep 2021
Whitezip - London, UK
  • Worked closely with stakeholders to develop exceptional and distinctive user experiences within the Online Casino Market.
  • Successfully improved Angular registration pages resulting in a 30% customer conversion increase.
  • Applied SEO techniques to drive engagement and improve Google rankings.
  • Designed and developed high-converting landing pages to boost player sign-up rates.
  • Created a robust data structure using PHP and JSON to handle data across multiple brands asynchronously.
  • Created engaging Wordpress pages dedicated to betting tournaments.
  • Tech and tools set: Angular, Javascript, JQuery, PHP, CSS, SASS, HTML, Wordpress, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Blender

Designer & Volunteer

Jan 2020 - Jun 2021
WeChan.ge - Remote, Brazil
  • Contributed to the development of a Web Progressive Application.
  • Implemented effective marketing campaigns with clear and relatable messaging.

Industrial Designer

Aug 2016 - Dec 2018
Grupo Technos - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Achieved a 70% increase in sales and a 57% boost in sales volume for the EURO brand.
  • Collaborated closely with key stakeholders to align performance, cost, and manufacturing feasibility.
  • Developed innovative 2D and 3D design concepts to effectively meet targeted product strategy demands.
  • Tech and tools set: Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhinoceros 3D

Owner & Designer

Aug 2014 - Jan 2018
Estilheiras - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Designed and sold unique handmade and 3D jewellery, delighting customers with innovative designs.
  • Analysed competitor activity and trends to improve sales and market positioning.
  • Developed and executed integrated marketing strategies, increasing customer engagement.
  • Tech and tools set: Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhinoceros 3D

Graphic Designer

Aug 2013 - Sep 2015
  • Proficiently utilised Adobe Creative Suite to enhance design work and execute precise image editing.
  • Generated top-notch, high-resolution digital image files for both traditional printing and digital methods.
  • Mentored and supervised three interns, fostering open communication and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Developed captivating brochures, banners, and signs for exhibitions.
  • Tech and tools set: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Educational

CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science

Jul 2023 - present
Harvard - Online

Topics include computational thinking, abstraction, algorithms, data structures, and computer science more generally. Languages used: C, Python, SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Modern React with Redux (2023 Updated)

Jan 2023 - present
Udemy - Online

Focused on teaching the fundamentals of React and Redux Toolkit through exercises, quizes and creating dynamic web apps with reusable components.

Angular - The Complete Guide (2021 Edition)

2021
Udemy - Online

Focused on Angular 12 (formerly "Angular 2") and building reactive web apps.

The Complete Web Developer in 2020: Zero to Mastery

2020
Udemy - Online

A Web Development course updated to latest best practices and used software. Focus on HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, DOM manipulation, Javascript, Node.js, React, Redux, APIs.

Responsive Web Design Certification

2019
FreeCodeCamp - Online

Learned how to make webpages that respond to different screen sizes.

Developed 5 responsive websites as final tests using HTML and CSS.

Web Development

2019
23 Code Street - London

Built accessible and responsive websites using: Clean code, CSS3, Git and GitHub, HTML5, Javascript, jQuery, Pair Programming.

Developed a JavaScript 2D collision game as the final project in two weeks in a small group.

Industrial Design Bachelor

Jan 2008 - Jun 2013
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Awarded 1° place at the XI Business Cases at PUC-Rio in 2012 with the Momento project.