HTML/CSS

Advanced4+ years experienceProgramming Languages1 research role

Proficient with extensive hands-on experience in production environments

My Experience

Foundation web technologies with emphasis on modern layout systems, animations, and dynamic theming. Specialized in CSS Grid layouts, utility-first styling with Tailwind CSS, and creating engaging user experiences through smooth animations and transitions.

Research Roles

TAMU x Soft Interaction Lab

Technical Deep Dive

Core Concepts I'm Proficient In:

• HTML5 Semantic Structure: Proficient use of semantic elements including header, nav, and main for proper document structure and improved accessibility

• CSS Grid Mastery: Strong preference and expertise in CSS Grid for complex layout designs, choosing Grid over Flexbox for most layout scenarios

• Interactive HTML Elements: Experience creating buttons, forms, and interactive components with proper HTML structure and functionality

• Utility-First CSS Architecture: Extensive experience with Tailwind CSS for rapid styling and consistent design systems across applications

• Animation & Transitions: Advanced knowledge of CSS animations, transitions, and transforms to enhance user experience across all projects

• Dynamic Theming Systems: Expert-level implementation of theme switching functionality through API routes and CSS variable management

• Cross-Platform Consistency: Experience ensuring HTML/CSS compatibility across different browsers and platforms, particularly in research applications

Advanced Development Patterns:

• Modern Layout Design: Strategic use of CSS Grid for complex, responsive layouts while maintaining clean, maintainable code

• Component-Based Styling: Integration of HTML/CSS with TypeScript and React components for cohesive full-stack development

• Theme Architecture: Sophisticated theme switching systems that dynamically modify CSS variables and styling based on user preferences or external triggers

• Animation-Enhanced UX: Consistent implementation of smooth animations and transitions to improve user engagement and application feel

• Research Application Development: Experience building accessible, cross-platform web interfaces for academic research applications

• Utility-First Organization: Strategic CSS organization using utility-first approaches and modular file structures for maintainable codebases

Complex Problem-Solving Examples:

Portfolio Animation & Layout System: Architected the comprehensive layout and animation system for this portfolio website using advanced CSS Grid layouts and Tailwind CSS utilities. The challenge involved creating a cohesive visual experience with smooth transitions between pages while maintaining responsive design across all devices. Implemented sophisticated animation sequences that enhance user engagement without compromising performance, demonstrating mastery of CSS transforms, transitions, and modern layout techniques.

Dynamic Theme Switching Architecture: Developed robust theme switching functionality across multiple applications, creating systems that can rapidly transition between light/dark themes or custom color schemes. This involved designing CSS variable architectures that work seamlessly with API routes and JavaScript triggers, enabling real-time theme changes that affect every component consistently. The implementation required deep understanding of CSS custom properties, scope management, and integration with modern JavaScript frameworks.

Cross-Platform Research Interface: At TAMU x Soft Interaction Lab, worked on improving HTML/CSS implementations for research applications that needed to function consistently across different browsers and platforms. This required addressing browser compatibility issues, ensuring accessibility standards, and creating interfaces that would work reliably in academic research environments. The experience provided valuable insights into cross-platform web development challenges and solutions.

Engaging User Experience Design: Consistently implemented CSS animations, transitions, and transforms across all projects to create more engaging user experiences. This involved strategic use of hover effects, loading animations, and interactive feedback that makes applications feel responsive and professional while maintaining performance standards.

Areas for Continued Growth:

• Performance Optimization: Learning advanced CSS optimization techniques, bundle size reduction strategies, and performance monitoring for faster load times

• Advanced Accessibility: Deepening knowledge of WCAG guidelines and accessibility best practices beyond basic semantic HTML structure

• CSS Architecture Patterns: Exploring methodologies like BEM, CSS-in-JS, and advanced CSS organization strategies for larger-scale applications

• Modern CSS Features: Mastering CSS custom properties, container queries, and cutting-edge CSS features for more sophisticated styling capabilities

• Advanced Animation Techniques: Learning complex CSS animations, keyframe optimization, and performance-conscious animation strategies for professional-grade user experiences