Andres

Andres Quijada
Wexford, Ireland • [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)

Summary
Experienced Full Stack Developer with a strong focus on back-end API development and database
design, proficient in Node.js and Laravel. Successfully built full-stack features and backend APIs to
support dynamic UI needs, and led performance audits to enhance system efficiency. Proven track
record in modernizing legacy systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust
backend solutions. Eager to leverage back-end expertise to drive impactful backend engineering
projects.

Technical Skills
 Frontend: JavaScript (ES6+), Vue.js, React, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, TypeScript, TailwindCSS,
Bootstrap

 Backend: PHP, Laravel, Node.js, REST APIs, MVC, Python, Django, Authentication, MySQL,
PostgreSQL, MongoDB,

 Build & Tooling: Webpack, Vite, Babel, NPM, Yarn

 State Management: Vuex, Pinia, Redux,

 Design/UX: Figma, Storybook, Chrome DevTools, Accessibility (WCAG)

 Methods: Agile (Scrum), TDD, OOP, CI/CD

Experience
Senior Full Stack Developer

Etsy – Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid)
May 2025 – Present

 Led front-end architecture for major ecommerce initiatives using React and TypeScript,
enhancing user experience and increasing site engagement

 Collaborated with designers to implement accessible, responsive UIs in line with WCAG 2.1,
improving user accessibility and satisfaction

 Refactored legacy UI components, reducing bundle size and improving page load by 35%.
  Built full-stack features including backend APIs in Node.js to support dynamic UI needs,
resulting in faster feature deployment and improved user interaction

 Spearheaded performance audits and integrated metrics via Lighthouse and internal tools.

Full Stack Developer

Kooomo – County Dublin, Ireland
Aug 2019 – May 2025

 Headed redesign of key front-end ecommerce modules using Vue.js and Vuex.

 Created reusable UI component library with Storybook, improving consistency and
development speed.

 Modernized checkout UX, increasing conversion by 15% through better flow and
responsiveness.

 Developed backend APIs with Laravel to support real-time product and inventory features.

 Mentored junior developers in front-end testing and responsive design best practices.

Full Stack Developer

Smartbox Group – Dublin, Ireland
Oct 2018 – Aug 2019

 Delivered customer-facing web features using Vue.js, improving load time and accessibility.

 Integrated front-end analytics and marketing tools for engagement tracking, leading to better
insights into user behavior.

 Collaborated with UX/UI teams to ensure pixel-perfect design implementation, resulting in a
consistent and visually appealing user interface.

 Built secure backend endpoints in Laravel for authentication and profile management.

Software Engineer

Kooomo – Dublin, Ireland
Jan 2014 – Oct 2018

 Designed and integrated a new product recommendation engine using PHP and MySQL, increas
ing average order value by 10% and improving cross-selling opportunities across product lines.

 Transitioned monolithic front-end structure to modular Vue.js components, enhancing code
maintainability and scalability.
  Enhanced mobile responsiveness and SEO readiness of marketing pages, leading to improved
search engine rankings and user engagement.

 Contributed to Agile delivery of features in coordination with design and QA, ensuring timely
releases and high-quality standards.

Software Developer (Remote)

SanchezRivas Legal Co. – Venezuela
Oct 2012 – Dec 2013

 Designed dynamic frontend views using AJAX and PHP for client and invoice management,
improving user interaction and efficiency.

 Built admin dashboards with real-time data visualizations and reporting tools, enhancing
decision-making and operational insights.

Education
Griffith College Dublin
Diploma in Project Management — 2015

 Focused on PMBOK methodologies, time management, risk mitigation, and resource planning.

UCAB – Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Bachelor in Software Engineering — 2007 – 2012

 Student Representative, Discrete Math Tutor, and Soccer Team member.

 Specialized in Software Development, Operating Systems, Databases, and OOP.