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Hi, I’m Marcelo Augusto Maia de Freitas, a Senior Frontend Engineer with over 25 years of experience building web applications for big tech companies, digital agencies, insurance firms, and educational institutions across Canada, the United States, and Brazil. I enjoy crafting intuitive user experiences and have a passion for modernizing legacy systems while integrating the latest technologies to deliver reliable, scalable frontend solutions.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked with a variety of technologies including React, Vue, TypeScript, and many others. I love collaborating with teams to build design systems, improve CI/CD pipelines, and create high-quality, maintainable web products that enhance user satisfaction. I’m always eager to learn new tools and contribute to impactful projects.
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Work Experience
Senior Frontend Engineer at Dribbble
September 1, 2024 - PresentPlayed the main Frontend role implementing the first AI-powered product feature, building intuitive UX for content generation with real-time feedback and async prompt handling. Developed multiple features on Dribbble's Marketplace, including ACH payments, project milestones, and disintermediation workflows. Led the upgrade of the core frontend framework to Vue 2.7, modernized legacy components, refactored deprecated patterns, and resolved build and typing issues. Led the migration of the Frontend build system from Webpack to Vite, rewriting features, dev/prod configs, and resolving plugin compatibility issues across the codebase.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Dribbble
September 1, 2024 - PresentPlayed the main Frontend role implementing the first AI-powered product feature, building intuitive UX for content generation with real-time feedback and async prompt handling. Developed multiple features on Dribbble’s Marketplace, the largest product release of the year, including ACH payments, project milestones, and disintermediation workflows. Led the upgrade of core frontend framework to Vue 2.7, modernizing legacy components and refactoring deprecated patterns. Led the migration of the Frontend build system from Webpack to Vite, rewriting features and resolving plugin compatibility issues.
Senior Frontend Developer at Knak Inc.
July 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025Developed new features for Knak's core application using React, Vue, Typescript, HTML/CSS and REST APIs integration for key customers such as Google and Amazon. Helped to build and modernize Knak's Design System Component Library using Vue, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Storybook and Cypress.
Senior Frontend Developer at Knak Inc.
July 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025Developed new features for Knak's core application using React, Vue, Typescript, HTML/CSS and REST APIs for key customers such as Google and Amazon. Helped to build and modernize Knak's Design System Component Library using Vue, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Storybook, and Cypress.
Frontend Engineer II at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
May 31, 2023 - July 10, 2025Implemented and launched new user experiences on the AWS IAM Console using React, Typescript, HTML/CSS, and REST API including the new dashboard homepage. Worked on the migration of the IAM console from Angular to React and Typescript by building new components and refactoring legacy code using software engineering best practices. Wrote and executed automated unit, regression, and integration tests using Cypress and Jest, improving IAM console test coverage. Monitored AWS CI/CD tools and pipelines, conducted code reviews, managed customer experience, participated in on-call rotation resolving issues promptly.
Frontend Engineer II at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
May 31, 2023 - July 10, 2025Implemented and launched new user experiences on the AWS IAM Console using React, Typescript, HTML/CSS and REST API including the new dashboard homepage. Worked on migrating the IAM console from Angular to React and Typescript, building new components and refactoring legacy code. Wrote and executed automated tests with Cypress and Jest, monitored AWS CI/CD pipelines, conducted code reviews, monitored customer experience, covered support tasks, and participated in on-call rotations.
Senior Frontend Developer at Carleton University
May 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025Developed cross-platform, responsive, performant, and maintainable web implementations using React, NextJS, Docker, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Created React Component Library for Design System, integrated new components with RESTful APIs and internal services, and published public NPM packages and NPX apps. Developed custom React components for WordPress Gutenberg blocks, crafted design system libraries for Figma and Sketch, wrote automated tests using Cypress, and configured CI/CD pipelines using Github Workflows.
Senior Frontend Developer at Carleton University
May 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025Developed responsive, cross-platform web applications using React, NextJS, Docker, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Created the React Component Library for Carleton's Design System, published NPM packages and NPX apps, built custom React components for Gutenberg and WordPress, and crafted the design system library for Figma and Sketch. Automated testing and configured CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Workflows.
Web Developer at Postmedia Network Inc.
July 31, 2019 - July 10, 2025Developed engaging web pages, new features, and improvements on Postmedia's WordPress portals (Driving.ca, TheGrowthOp.com, Canada.com) using HTML5, CSS3, SASS, jQuery, and PHP. Designed and created a new SASS framework to ensure consistent and maintainable codebase. Defined and configured Gulp and Webpack build tools to optimize development workflows. Resolved complex cross-browser JavaScript and CSS issues to ensure high-quality user experience.
Web Developer at Postmedia Network Inc.
July 31, 2019 - July 10, 2025Developed engaging web pages, new features, and improvements on Postmedia's major WordPress portals using HTML5, CSS3, SASS, jQuery, and PHP. Designed a new SASS framework used across Postmedia websites. Configured Gulp and Webpack to bundle files, automate tasks, and optimize workflow. Resolved complex cross-browser JavaScript and CSS issues ensuring consistent user experience.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Brinca
May 1, 2019 - PresentDeveloped, launched, and maintained Brinca's Website, REST API and CMS using Next.js, SSR, ISR, TypeScript, third-party API integrations, and React Server Components. Built Brinca's Design System and Component Library using React.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Storybook, and Cypress enabling reusable web applications.
Senior Frontend Engineer at Brinca
May 1, 2019 - PresentDeveloped, launched, and maintained Brinca's Website, REST API, and CMS using Next.js, SSR, ISR, TypeScript, and React Server Components. Built Brinca's Design System and Component Library using React.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Storybook, and Cypress to enable reusable web applications.
Web Developer at Machine Agency
June 30, 2018 - July 10, 2025Built responsive, mobile-first, pixel-perfect web pages using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery from provided designs. Maintained, updated, and troubleshot a wide range of WordPress websites, including creating custom themes, widgets, and WordPress Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) integrations.
Web Developer at Machine Agency
June 30, 2018 - July 10, 2025Built visually stunning, responsive, mobile-first web pages using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery. Maintained, updated, and troubleshot a wide range of WordPress websites with strong CMS knowledge.
Web Developer - Consultant
February 28, 2018 - July 10, 2025Developed multiple projects based on React, Next.js, Typescript, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for big techs, digital agencies, insurance, media and educational companies in Canada, the United States, and Brazil. Implemented WordPress front-end themes based on completed designs. Built responsive and mobile-first web pages focused on accessibility, performance, and user experience. Designed low and high-fidelity mock-ups and prototypes using Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Marvel App, and Invision. Crafted mobile app designs adhering to iOS and Android guidelines. Ensured all projects met accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0).
Web Developer - Consultant
February 28, 2018 - July 10, 2025Developed projects using React, Next.js, Typescript, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for tech, digital agencies, insurance, media, and educational companies in multiple countries. Implemented WordPress front-end themes based on designs. Built responsive and mobile-first web pages with focus on accessibility and performance. Designed UX/UI mockups and prototypes using Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Marvel App, and Invision. Crafted mobile app designs following iOS and Android guidelines, ensuring accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0).
Senior Web Developer / Team Leader at Grupo Edson Queiroz
June 30, 2017 - July 10, 2025Mentored and managed the IT team to conceptualize technical solutions and successfully implement projects. Collaborated with project managers to produce delivery estimates and ensure timely project completion. Provided training and feedback to develop IT team skills and leadership. Collaborated with developers on the deployment of digital solutions including mobile apps, responsive websites, and blogs.
Senior Web Developer / Team Leader at Grupo Edson Queiroz
June 30, 2017 - July 10, 2025Mentored and managed IT team to conceptualize technical solutions. Collaborated with Project Managers for delivery estimates and timely project completion. Provided team support with training and feedback. Collaborated on deployment of digital solutions including mobile apps, responsive websites, and blogs.
Web Developer at Sistema Verdes Mares
January 31, 2013 - July 10, 2025Led redesign of digital products including the main portal with over 2 million users, improving engagement and satisfaction. Collaborated with developers, designers, and project managers to deploy mobile apps, responsive websites, and blogs. Developed and implemented XHTML/CSS and Web Standards guidelines ensuring consistent, high-quality code. Created mobile and responsive websites, crafted wireframes and mind maps to foster collaboration and meet user needs.
Web Developer at Sistema Verdes Mares
January 31, 2013 - July 10, 2025Led redesign of digital products including a main portal with over 2 million users, enhancing user engagement. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deploy mobile apps, responsive websites, and blogs. Developed and implemented XHTML/CSS and Web Standards guidelines for consistency. Created mobile and responsive sites delivering seamless experiences. Crafted wireframes and mind maps to promote collaboration and innovation.
Web Developer at Colégio 7 de Setembro
March 31, 2006 - July 10, 2025Pioneered the implementation of the first Content Management System (CMS) using ASP enabling efficient content management across multiple platforms. Designed and maintained the main website aligned with branding and communication goals. Developed interactive and visually engaging web applications using Flash to enhance user experience and engagement.
Web Developer at Colégio 7 de Setembro
March 31, 2006 - July 10, 2025Pioneered implementation of first CMS using ASP to manage multi-platform content efficiently. Designed and maintained the main website aligned with brand and communications goals. Developed interactive Flash web applications to enhance user experience and increase engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration at Universidade 7 de Setembro - UNI7
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016Bachelor of Business Administration at Universidade 7 de Setembro - UNI7
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016Qualifications
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Financial Services
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