Fernando López-Contreras

With 7+ years of experience developing web-based applications mainly using Angular Framework, I focus on delivering scalable and maintainable software adding best code practices, and high-quality user experiences. My core expertise lies in Angular and TypeScript, backed by modern CSS practices, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines. I am passionate about continuous learning, frontend optimization, and incorporating modern technologies—including Generative AI workflows—to elevate team productivity and engineering standards.

Senior Frontend Developer - Kantar, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Globant Internal Projects at GLOBANT (2018-04 – 2026-05)

• Design and validate interface requirements alongside the client reducing 15% internal report creation process.
• Participated in code reviews with the team, applying Angular 15+ best practices, including Reactive Forms, RxJs, TypeScript, Jasmine/Karma.
• Worked within a Scrum framework and CI/CD pipelines to ship new features.
• Led UX/UI redesign efforts, adding AG Grid functionality and migrating from PrimeNG to Angular Material, enhancing functionalities, central design and reducing building process.
• Upgraded core libraries and frameworks, taking the codebase from Angular 15 to Angular 21+.
• Delivered frontend functionalities and collaborated with backend developers, requesting data from API Rest, implemented data visualization, and event handling for embedded Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Enhanced internal survey tools used by clients and company employees.
• Maintained and scaled SPAs built with Angular(6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Maintained web & mobile application built with Angular (+6) and Ionic.
• Strengthened legacy code quality and testing rigor by analyzing the application with SonarQube and enhancing test coverage using AI-assisted tools (Microsoft Copilot).
• Deepened understanding of client business needs, planned sprints and documented new requirements alongside the team.
• Integrated AI-enhanced frontend tools into web application workflow.

Semi Senior Frontend Developer at BARISTA VENTURES (2015-04 – 2018-03)

• Delivered web and mobile applications for international clients, balancing UX priorities with technical constraints across distributed teams.
• Worked with tools and frameworks including Middleman, SASS, HTML5, BackboneJs, AngularJS, SCRUM, MySql.
• Communicated closely with teams across Colombia and abroad clients following Scrum methodology.
• Worked on minor UI enhancements using HTML & HAML, CSS, jQuery and Locomotive CMS, always researching new technologies and best practices so he could apply them on big projects.
• Demonstrated dedication, professionalism, and a high level of competence in the role.

Real Estate Sector Client, WordPress Website at Freelance (2026-08 – Present)

• Developing and customizing a WordPress website for a real estate sector client, including theme setup, plugin configuration, lead-capture forms, and analyzing Simi CRM API for future integration.
• Making functional adjustments with PHP as needed, expanding hands-on backend exposure alongside primary frontend expertise.

Systems Engineer – Francisco De Paula Santander University (2005-08 – 2010-12)