I am a dedicated Senior Frontend Software Engineer with extensive experience in integrating web3 technologies and building scalable web applications. My work has involved collaborating closely with designers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in the blockchain and software industries. I take pride in mentoring junior engineers and driving improvements in engineering culture and processes. Throughout my career, I have leveraged my skills in React, Typescript, NodeJS, and cloud technologies to lead development on a variety of projects, from cutting-edge web3 integrations to building internal dashboards and admin panels. I am passionate about crafting clean, efficient, and user-focused front-end experiences while constantly staying at the forefront of emerging web and blockchain trends.

Natalie Romano

I am a dedicated Senior Frontend Software Engineer with extensive experience in integrating web3 technologies and building scalable web applications. My work has involved collaborating closely with designers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in the blockchain and software industries. I take pride in mentoring junior engineers and driving improvements in engineering culture and processes. Throughout my career, I have leveraged my skills in React, Typescript, NodeJS, and cloud technologies to lead development on a variety of projects, from cutting-edge web3 integrations to building internal dashboards and admin panels. I am passionate about crafting clean, efficient, and user-focused front-end experiences while constantly staying at the forefront of emerging web and blockchain trends.

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I am a dedicated Senior Frontend Software Engineer with extensive experience in integrating web3 technologies and building scalable web applications. My work has involved collaborating closely with designers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in the blockchain and software industries. I take pride in mentoring junior engineers and driving improvements in engineering culture and processes.

Throughout my career, I have leveraged my skills in React, Typescript, NodeJS, and cloud technologies to lead development on a variety of projects, from cutting-edge web3 integrations to building internal dashboards and admin panels. I am passionate about crafting clean, efficient, and user-focused front-end experiences while constantly staying at the forefront of emerging web and blockchain trends.

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Work Experience

Senior Frontend Software Engineer at Proof of Play
August 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025
Integrated web3 products such as Privy and MoonPay into Proof of Play's ecosystem. Collaborated with lead designer and product manager to design and implement end-to-end projects including an onchain waiting room and a marketplace. Created test steps and partnered with QA to implement them. Built and maintained web APIs following RESTful principles.
Lead Frontend Engineer at Blackbird Labs
March 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Led development of various web applications including widgets, core web app, restaurant owner dashboard, internal admin panel, and short URL service. Collaborated with designers and full-stack teams, advancing product decisions positioning Blackbird as a leader in accessible web3. Implemented and optimized CI/CD pipelines using AWS Amplify and GitHub. Partnered with backend leads for project execution and contributed to improving engineering culture and processes emphasizing innovation and team synergy.
Senior Software Engineer at Nifty Gateway
December 1, 2022 - September 3, 2025
Developed advanced web3 integrations for interfacing with smart contracts through user interface. Converted legacy codebase to TypeScript with reusable components aligned with UI redesign. Provided mentorship and code reviews for junior engineers. Built a 10k PFP generator for Awkward Astronaut NFT project and crafted a white-labeled component system reused at Starbucks Odyssey's marketplace.
Senior Software Engineer, Lead Frontend at Zepl, Inc.
March 1, 2021 - September 3, 2025
Served as lead frontend engineer on a fast-paced team preceding company acquisition. Onboarded new frontend team and upgraded legacy codebase with new documentation. Prioritized and delivered new features in collaboration with designer and product manager.
Web Developer at Clover Network, Inc.
March 1, 2020 - September 3, 2025
Front-end web developer for Clover App Market and Developer Portal using Ember and React. Led project to relaunch Clover’s Developer Portal frontend in React. Acted as Web Security Champion by sharing security knowledge and initiatives to strengthen the security of clover.com.
Software Engineer II at PayPal
November 1, 2017 - September 3, 2025
Developed full-stack client-facing production web application status.paypal.com using React on frontend and KrakènJS for server and REST endpoints with MySQL queries. Created internal dashboard for Sandbox Quality initiative using existing APIs and D3 for data visualization.

Education

B.S. Computer Science at California State University, East Bay
January 1, 2010 - June 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Gaming