Hello! I am Karen Lorena Barrera Páez, a 🚀 Software Developer from 🇨🇴 Colombia, with a strong background in education with an emphasis on social sciences and a deep interest in technology.
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Location: Colombia, Fusagasugá
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Email: 📧 lorebarr120@gmail.com
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LinkedIn: Mi perfil de LinkedIn
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GitHub: My GitHub Profile 🚀
My passion for research and project management has led me to delve into the exciting world of technology, especially in web development. I am committed to continuous learning and eager to acquire new technical and cross-functional skills while engaging in practical projects.
- Frontend Web Development
- Languages: JavaScript, Java, CSS, HTML, React.
- Methodology: Scrum 📊
- Functional Testing
- Figma
- Version Control: Git 🐱
LABORATORIA | July 2023 - Present
- Development of an interactive web application with React and JSX.
- Data consumption from an external movie API.
- Implementation of movie search and filtering.
- Creation of reusable components in React.
- Creation of a command-line tool (CLI) in Node.js.
- Analysis of Markdown files to identify links.
- Reporting on the status of links (active or broken).
- Use of Axios for HTTP requests.
- Development of a social network (SPA) with registration, login, and posting functionalities.
- Real-time data management with Firebase.
- Implementation of CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) for posts.
- Responsive design with HTML and CSS.
- Application of security concepts in user authentication.
- Creation of an interactive web interface to visualize Pokémon data.
- Implementation of filtering and sorting.
- Use of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6).
- User-centered design with Figma.
- Creation of a web application for encrypting and decrypting messages using the Caesar cipher.
- Development of encryption and decryption logic in JavaScript (ES6).
- Interactive interface with HTML and CSS.
- Handling DOM events and dynamic content manipulation.
- Integration of version control with Git and deployment on GitHub Pages.
Notable Achievements:
- Design of a single-page application (SPA) social network with Firebase that allows creating profiles and posting content.
- Creation of a data filtering page for Pokémon using a JSON file.
- Development of a Caesar cipher application with functions and methods.
- Construction of a trivia game with fun facts about animals.
LICEO AMERICANO | February 2020 - June 2023
- Teacher of Political and Social Sciences.
- Design of adaptable curricular frameworks.
- Innovative lesson planning.
- Course and academic progress management.
- Creation of interactive teaching materials.
- Administration of assessments and curriculum adjustments.
- Individualized student monitoring and support plans.
Notable Achievements:
- Recognition for discipline, organization, and effective goal achievement.
- Contribution to the creation of brochures, presentations, and teaching materials for academic and cultural events.
- Performance as a Level Sub-Leader during the pandemic, overseeing study guides.
- Implementation of creative and innovative strategies in the classroom, including inclusive materials.
- Universidad de Cundinamarca | Bachelor's Degree in Basic Education with an Emphasis on Social Sciences, 2016
- LABORATORIA | July - December 2023: Intensive 6-month web programming bootcamp.
- UTN BA - INCLUYEME | August-November 2023: Functional testing course with a focus on accessibility.
- SENA | 2022: Technical degree in multimedia production.
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Version Control
- Responsive Design
- Testing
- Scrum
- Project Management
- Figma
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork 🤝
- Problem Solving
- Time Management ⏰
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking 🤔
- Creativity
- Self-learning 📚
- English B1 🇬🇧
- Native Spanish 🇨🇴
- 🔭 Currently, I am working on self-improvement, self-learning, and refining technical skills.
- 👯 I am looking to collaborate on open-source projects, mentoring, and consultancy.
- 🤔 I am seeking assistance with job hunting.
- 💬 Ask me about how I transitioned to this career.
- 📫 How to contact me: LinkedIn, WhatsApp
- 😄 Pronouns: Lo, haru, loris, lolo
- ⚡ Fun fact: I enjoy anime, technology, and video games.
Hello! I am Karen Lorena Barrera Páez, a 🚀 Software Developer from 🇨🇴 Colombia, with a strong background in education with an emphasis on social sciences and a deep interest in technology.
