Hello, I’m René Ricardo
I'm a Software Engineer and Design Enthusiast, based in Montevideo, Uruguay. Let's connect and build something cool together!
About Me
Hey there! Ever since I started my journey as a developer back in 2017, I've been doing remote work for some big companies and freelance clients. I've had the chance to work with many different technologies and build some really cool stuff, from landing pages to full-stack web applications. I absolutely love what I do and I'm always excited to learn new things.
Here are some of the technologies I've been working with lately:
- JavaScript (ES6+)
- TypeScript
- Webflow
- TailwindCSS
- React
- Nestjs
- Nextjs
- Framer-Motion
- Nodejs
- HTML5
- CSS3
- SASS
- Styled-Components
- Firebase
- Vercel
- Github
Experience
Where I've worked so far
LumenaltaFeb 2022 - Present Remote
Senior Frontend Engineer
Developed responsive and mobile-friendly UI components using React, employing best practices to ensure components work seamlessly on various screen sizes and device orientations.
Implemented navigation patterns typical for mobile applications, such as tab bars, drawers, and stack navigations, using libraries like React Router or React Navigation tailored for Capacitor’s environment.
Worked closely with backend teams to design and implement optimal APIs for frontend consumption.
Integrated third-party services and APIs using NestJS HTTP module, facilitating data exchange and external communications.
- ReactNestJSCapacitorTypescriptJavascriptVitest
AltimetrikMay 2021 - Feb 2022 Remote
Ssr. React Developer
Implemented complex user interfaces using JSX and React components, adhering to modern design principles and user experience standards.
Utilized Conditional Rendering techniques to create dynamic components that adapt to different user interactions and data states.
Leveraged advanced React Hooks like useMemo and useCallback to optimize performance by memoizing complex calculations and limiting re-renders.
- ReactTypescriptJavascriptReduxRTL
Recent Projects
Here are some of the projects I've worked on
Web application for helping my neighbors book their parking spaces from the building garage.
2024
- ReactNext.jsVercelTypescriptTailwindCSSPrisma
Web application for managing patients' asthma condition. It helps patients to keep track of their progress by providing them fancy charts that display the data.
2023
- ReactNestjsFirebaseTypescriptTailwindCSS
Checkers game built using native web technologies. The game is based on the classic checkers game and it lets the user to play against the computer or against another player.
2020
- JavascriptHTMLCSS
Web application, built in Ionic, that displays the latest COVID-19 stats in the world. It uses the 'Rapidapi.com' API to fetch the data and displays it in a clean and easy-to-read format.
2020
- IonicTypescriptReact.jsCSSFirebase
Basic input password reveal built with javascript, HTML and CSS. It allows the users to hide and reveal their passwords with the ease of just clicking a button.
2019
- JavascriptjQueryHTMLCSS
jQuery plugin for adding drag and drop functionality to your HTML elements. It has built-in styles but can be easily customized.
2019
- Javascriptjquerydrag & dropCSS
Command line tool built using Knex.js for seeding massive amount of fake data into multiple databases.
2018
- JavascriptKnexInquirerCommanderFaker
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Testimonials
What people I worked with have to say...
![Photo of Felipe Piquer](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Favatars%2F1517508164173.webp&w=256&q=75)
We have had the opportunity to work together and I can say that he is a professional dedicated to the work assigned to him. He has excellent skills in web layout and frontend development. Socially he is a polite person and concerned about his teammates.
CEO & Project Manager, Informage Studios S.L.U.
![Photo of Alexander Escalona](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Favatars%2F18535325.jpeg&w=256&q=75)
I can affirm that he fully fulfills the tasks that are assigned. His web design and frontend development skills are excellent. His attitudes as a person and professional seem correct to me and I would recommend him to recruiters and clients who need these qualities in a developer.
Lead Software Engineer, Level 6 LLC
![Photo of Merd Mansouri](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Favatars%2F1682084548403.webp&w=256&q=75)
I worked closely with Rene on a complex software project utilizing React, NestJS, and Azure services over the course of almost a year. I want to emphasize that he is a smart, detail-oriented, and highly capable engineer. Rene consistently goes above and beyond the assigned tasks and is always available to help his teammates. His problem-solving skills and dedication make him an invaluable asset to any team.
Lead Software Engineer, Lumenalta
![Photo of Josué Bermúdez](/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Favatars%2F1526917046378.webp&w=256&q=75)
I had the pleasure of working with René, and let me tell you, he's quite the star! He's got a great work ethic, is super responsible, and always gets the job done with lightning-fast speed and top-notch quality. I'd highly recommend him both personally and professionally - he's just a great guy to have around!
Data Analyst, PeopleWalking