Software Engineer / UxUi Designer

Software Engineer & UX/UI Designer

Dallas, TX 945-***-**** ****************@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-balza/ https://github.com/Jhbalza2002 https://www.behance.net/josebalza2 JOSE BALZA

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient: JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS, Redux Toolkit, Git & GitHub, APIs, PostgreSQL, JWT, bcrypt, Vite, Axios, Agile Methodologies, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Google Suite, MS Office.

Basic Knowledge: TanStack, Zustand, UUID, CORS, env, Node.js, Nodemon, Bootstrap, Express, Prisma, Adobe Illustrator. Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish.

TECHNICAL PROJECTS

Fullstack Online Casino (https://github.com/BeMorr16/casino_capstone_BDJ/tree/Slots)

● Developed a dynamic online casino platform using React and JavaScript for the frontend, with React Router for seamless navigation and detailed CSS styling to enhance the user experience. Integrated TanStack Query and Axios for real-time data fetching and Zustand for global state management.

● Built the backend with Node.js and Express, ensuring secure user data handling with bcrypt for password hashing and JWT for authentication. Managed user accounts, fictional money, and gameplay stats using SQL for database management, allowing real-time updates on balances and transactions.

● Worked collaboratively in a team to ensure timely delivery of all project milestones through detailed planning, strong communication, and adherence to best coding practices, resulting in a high-quality, fully functional platform. Frontend Online Library (https://github.com/Jhbalza2002/Online-Book-Library/tree/main)

● Developed an online library platform using React, Redux Toolkit, and JavaScript, enabling users to login/register and access protected pages, including account and checkout sections, secured with authentication tokens.

● Implemented core features for logged-in users to browse, preview, checkout, and return books, with dynamic data fetched from an external API and managed via React and Redux for seamless state management. Utilized React Router for smooth navigation between pages.

● Focused on creating a clean and responsive UI with detailed CSS styling, ensuring a seamless user experience across devices, and built the platform using HTML, JavaScript, and React as the main development tools. Delivery Mobile App (https://www.behance.net/gallery/192692647/FOOD-FINDER-(UXUI)-Design)

● Led the conceptualization and development of FoodFinder, a solution designed to simplify dining decisions by addressing the challenge of navigating diverse dining options. Integrated key features such as user profiles, search filters, reservations, a community section, and notifications using Figma to enhance user experiences.

● Conducted competitive analysis, desk research, benchmarking, and qualitative interviews to gather user insights, which informed the creation of user personas, storytelling, and storyboards that shaped the overall design direction.

● Designed and prototyped 159 high-quality wireframes and implemented user testing scenarios to measure satisfaction, efficiency, and effectiveness. Based on feedback, addressed challenges like improving filter accessibility for restaurant selection. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ENGAGEathon, Denton, TX October 2023 – March 2024

UX UI Designer (https://www.behance.net/gallery/192790205/CYPHER-CITY-(UI-DESIGN))

● Led the end-to-end design process for the CypherCity music platform, creating 209 high-quality wireframes using Figma. Developed two task flows for different user paths, resulting in a total of four wireflows to enhance the application's functionality.

● Designed the landing page for the CypherCity website, which impressed senior executives and led to my assignment as the project leader. The design captured attention through its visual appeal and user-centric approach.

● Collaborated effectively with the Development team and company executives, overseeing wireframing, prototyping, and UI design to ensure the platform's overall success and seamless user experience. The project was showcased at a metaverse event during Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.

Manuel Diaz Law Firm, Denton, TX August 2023 – May 2024 Intake Representative

● Conducted approximately 800 interviews with potential clients, gathering relevant case information and delivering exceptional customer service. Also, performed thorough research for both new and potential client cases to support case development.

● Maintained direct communication with senior company members to gather critical case details, while showcasing effective cross-functional collaboration across multiple teams within the organization to ensure smooth operations and information flow. EDUCATION

University of Texas at Dallas August 2024

Full Stack Web Development Certificate. Powered by Fullstack Academy Coder House May 2023

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