2-paragraph first-person bio, frienI'm a Frontend Engineer with 7 years of experience, including 5 years at BMO Financial Group where I worked on Angular applications and led the development of reusable components for the BMO Design System. I focused on building accessible, scalable UI components, writing test cases, and maintaining clear documentation in Storybook. I moved to Dubai 8 months ago and am currently looking for new opportunities. In the meantime, I’ve been sharpening my skills in React and Next.js by building personal projects and exploring the latest frontend tools and best practices. I care about clean code, great user experiences, and continuous learning—especially in the intersection of tech and design.dly tone

Ghazal Jarouj

2-paragraph first-person bio, frienI'm a Frontend Engineer with 7 years of experience, including 5 years at BMO Financial Group where I worked on Angular applications and led the development of reusable components for the BMO Design System. I focused on building accessible, scalable UI components, writing test cases, and maintaining clear documentation in Storybook. I moved to Dubai 8 months ago and am currently looking for new opportunities. In the meantime, I’ve been sharpening my skills in React and Next.js by building personal projects and exploring the latest frontend tools and best practices. I care about clean code, great user experiences, and continuous learning—especially in the intersection of tech and design.dly tone

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2-paragraph first-person bio, frienI’m a Frontend Engineer with 7 years of experience, including 5 years at BMO Financial Group where I worked on Angular applications and led the development of reusable components for the BMO Design System. I focused on building accessible, scalable UI components, writing test cases, and maintaining clear documentation in Storybook.

I moved to Dubai 8 months ago and am currently looking for new opportunities. In the meantime, I’ve been sharpening my skills in React and Next.js by building personal projects and exploring the latest frontend tools and best practices.

I care about clean code, great user experiences, and continuous learning—especially in the intersection of tech and design.dly tone

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Language

English
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Work Experience

User Interface Developer at Bank of Montreal
January 1, 2025 - September 20, 2025
UI/Frontend developer responsible for building scalable, accessible UI components as part of the Design System team. Led frontend modernization of internal-facing .NET screens into Angular, created reusable components, and delivered user-facing features across multiple teams. Wrote unit and integration tests to ensure reliability, collaborated with product managers, designers, and backend developers in agile environments, and maintained detailed documentation in Storybook for consistent implementation. Ensured WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards, translated wireframes into testable HTML prototypes, and contributed to design and code reviews to address UI/UX gaps early. Helped create a unified, user-centered experience and improved usability across client websites.
User Interface Developer at Bank of Montreal
January 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Developed and maintained scalable, accessible UI components using Angular and HTML as part of the BMO Design System, supporting multiple teams across the organization. Spearheaded component development for a pilot application, improving functionality, performance, and overall user experience. Wrote unit and integration tests to ensure component reliability and prevent regressions. Collaborated with product managers, designers, and frontend/backend developers in agile teams to deliver user-facing features that aligned with project goals and timelines. Maintained and authored detailed documentation in Storybook to support consistent implementation and knowledge sharing across teams. Ensured all components and interfaces follow WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards, promoting inclusive design and usability. Translated wireframes into responsive, testable HTML prototypes for UX research and user validation. Led the frontend modernization of internal-facing .NET screens into Angular, enhancing u
Wix Website Designer at The 8590 Group
May 1, 2019 - September 20, 2025
Designed and developed mobile-friendly, responsive Wix websites tailored to client requirements using the Wix platform. Led updates, fixes, and upgrades via Wix Arena Requests, ensuring optimal performance and client satisfaction.
Wix Website Designer at The 8590 Group
May 1, 2019 - September 15, 2025
Designed and developed mobile-friendly, responsive websites tailored to client requirements using the Wix platform. Handled updates, fixes, and upgrades for websites through Wix Arena Requests, ensuring optimal performance and client satisfaction.
Junior Front-end Web Developer at Variably
October 1, 2018 - September 20, 2025
Delivered high-quality user experiences by designing and maintaining responsive, user-focused front-end features. Built reusable components and optimized front-end code to improve performance, maintainability, and development speed. Collaborated with design and backend teams to implement intuitive UI/UX solutions aligned with project goals. Validated user input and implemented front-end logic to ensure data integrity and secure interactions with backend services. Actively contributed ideas on modern frontend trends, tools, and best practices to drive continuous improvement. Followed industry standards to plan and develop modern, scalable interfaces— including early IoT-focused UI projects. Developed and maintained the frontend architecture of client websites, ensuring performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
Junior Front-end Web Developer at Variably
October 1, 2018 - September 15, 2025
Delivered high-quality user experiences by designing and maintaining responsive, user-focused frontend features. Built reusable components and optimized frontend code to improve performance, maintainability, and development speed. Collaborated with design and backend teams to implement intuitive, technically feasible UI/UX solutions aligned with project goals. Validated user input and implemented frontend login logic to ensure data integrity and secure interactions. Actively contributed ideas on modern frontend trends, tools, and best practices to drive continuous improvement. Followed industry standards and best practices to plan and develop modern, scalable interfaces—including early work in IoT-focused UI projects. Developed and maintained the frontend architecture of client websites, ensuring performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.

Education

Bachelor of Arts – Specialized Honors in Digital Media Arts at York University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Arts – Specialized Honors in Digital Media Arts at York University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education