I'm Carina Rivera, a self-taught developer who began coding at 15. Over nine years, I’ve delivered contract and agency work across healthcare, education, and eCommerce, and I value clear communication and solving complex problems. I was promoted from Software Engineer to Lead Engineer within a year, taking ownership of architecture decisions and engineering team direction to drive measurable improvements. I prioritize clean handoffs, thorough documentation, and performance-first approaches. I contributed to AI integration strategy and a U.S. patent, and I helped my teams earn recognition such as a national Data Solutions Company of the Year award. I’m happiest when I’m delivering maintainable code, empowering teammates, and delivering practical, impactful results for customers.…I'm Carina Rivera, a self-taught developer who began coding at 15. Over nine years, I’ve delivered contract and agency work across healthcare, education, and eCommerce, and I value clear communication and solving complex problems. I was promoted from Software Engineer to Lead Engineer within a year, taking ownership of architecture decisions and engineering team direction to drive measurable improvements. I prioritize clean handoffs, thorough documentation, and performance-first approaches. I contributed to AI integration strategy and a U.S. patent, and I helped my teams earn recognition such as a national Data Solutions Company of the Year award. I’m happiest when I’m delivering maintainable code, empowering teammates, and delivering practical, impactful results for customers.WWWW…