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I'm a Senior Front-End Developer with 8+ years of experience building enterprise web applications that balance technical complexity with thoughtful digital experiences. I love bridging product, design, and engineering to deliver scalable, maintainable software and intuitive user interfaces. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and continuously improving development velocity through reusable components and design systems. I'm passionate about clean code, accessibility, and delivering high-quality software that users love.…I'm a Senior Front-End Developer with 8+ years of experience building enterprise web applications that balance technical complexity with thoughtful digital experiences. I love bridging product, design, and engineering to deliver scalable, maintainable software and intuitive user interfaces. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and continuously improving development velocity through reusable components and design systems. I'm passionate about clean code, accessibility, and delivering high-quality software that users love.

Rolando JR Gaoat

Front-End Developer, Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, +2

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I'm a Senior Front-End Developer with 8+ years of experience building enterprise web applications that balance technical complexity with thoughtful digital experiences. I love bridging product, design, and engineering to deliver scalable, maintainable software and intuitive user interfaces. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and continuously improving development velocity through reusable components and design systems. I'm passionate about clean code, accessibility, and delivering high-quality software that users love.…I'm a Senior Front-End Developer with 8+ years of experience building enterprise web applications that balance technical complexity with thoughtful digital experiences. I love bridging product, design, and engineering to deliver scalable, maintainable software and intuitive user interfaces. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and continuously improving development velocity through reusable components and design systems. I'm passionate about clean code, accessibility, and delivering high-quality software that users love.

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June 22, 2026

Toronto, Canada

I’m a Senior Front-End Developer with 8+ years of experience building enterprise web applications that balance technical complexity with thoughtful digital experiences. I love bridging product, design, and engineering to deliver scalable, maintainable software and intuitive user interfaces.

I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and continuously improving development velocity through reusable components and design systems. I’m passionate about clean code, accessibility, and delivering high-quality software that users love.

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Work Experience

Senior Front-End Developer at Therefore Interactive

April 1, 2022 - Present

Architected and delivered 20+ React, Next.js, and TypeScript applications across operational platforms, authenticated systems, and API-driven workflows from concept through production release. Improved engineering velocity and onboarding efficiency by more than 30% through reusable component libraries, scalable front-end architecture standards, and Storybook-driven design workflows. Increased Lighthouse scores by 20+ points and reduced load times by up to 50% through rendering optimization, caching strategies, and WCAG-compliant component implementation. Partnered with product managers, designers, and engineers throughout Agile delivery cycles to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and intuitive user experiences. Mentored developers through code reviews, pair programming, testing practices, and engineering standards to improve code quality and long-term maintainability across multiple projects.

Computer Science Teacher at Various International Schools

August 1, 2017 - July 1, 2021

Taught computer science and mathematics across Ontario and UK IGCSE/A-Level programs, developing technical curriculum and instructing 100+ students through Python programming and project-based learning. Guided students in STEM activities, including FIRST® LEGO® League, through programming projects, teamwork, and technical exploration.

Software Developer & Lead Designer at Flipd Inc

June 1, 2015 - July 1, 2017

Developed an analytics platform used across 30+ academic institutions, delivering dashboards and data visualizations for monitoring student mobile device usage, engagement, and operational trends. Redesigned iOS and Android experiences, improving usability and workflow efficiency while advancing into a hybrid design/engineering leadership role. Led a team of 4 developers through technical reviews, feature planning, and implementation across multiple product initiatives.