monica zarate

Hello there!

My journey so far

Early 2020 I found myself at a crossroads, contemplating the direction of my professional journey.
I decided to embark on a thrilling career pivot towards the dynamic world of front-end development.
Fueled by a desire to channel my creativity into tangible digital experiences, this shift has been full of professional evolution and personal growth.
I graduated with Distinction from BCIT in the Summer of 2023 and I'm looking forward to embracing new challenges as a Front-end Developer!

Work experience

Web Design and Development Intern

Cavallo Technologies Inc.

Implemented the company's branding and digital presence. Designed and Developed their live site. Currently participating in internal projects.

Front-end Developer

Mascopolys

Completed the MVP for a web application and provided continuos support for the company's site.

Customer Service Representative

Moe's Home Collection

Followed daily queries while answering phone calls and emails with orders or product inquiries.

Skills

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Javascript
  • TypeScript
  • React.js
  • Next.js
  • React Native
  • SQL
  • Git
  • Figma
  • Adobe CC

Education

New Media Design & Web Development

BCIT - Diploma with Distinction

Acquired knowledge and hands-on experience in Web and App Development, Graphic Design, UI/UX Design, Project Management and QA.

UX Design

BrainStation - Course

Discovered the UX Design process, best practices, how to conduct user research, create wireframes, and how to apply user-centred design principles to create digital solutions.

Web Development

BrainStation - Diploma

This full-time Bootcamp unlocked the ability to build interactive web applications through JavaScript and React.js, using SASS and BEM notation. Learned how to use APIs, MySQL and Git.

sunflower landscape

In my spare time, you will find me

Baking something sweet
There's something incredibly magical about turning a bunch of seemingly random ingredients into a delicious treat.
Reading novels and manga
I grew up reading fantasy, like Harry Potter and manga by CLAMP. One of my favourite books is 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami.
Snapping photos
Maintaining a visual diary to document my daily life is a great way for me to cherish the little moments.
Planning my next adventure
Always looking for a chance to break free from the routine, embrace spontaneity, and collect stories.

Let's connect!

Interested in working together, grab a coffee or just want to say hi?

I would like to acknowledge that I'm fortunate to live and work on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations.