About

Natalie Pina is a skilled Front End/UI Engineer with over 8 years of experience in the field. She has a deep understanding of JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5/CSS3, React.js, TDD/Testing, Node.js/NPM, Git/Github/Bitbucket, and Redux. Natalie is also proficient in designing in Figma/Sketch and Adobe Photoshop. She has experience in ensuring WCAG2.1 AA compliance criteria, bundle optimization, and managing a client customization configuration project. Currently working as a UI/Software Engineer at Experian, Natalie is responsible for engineering and designing multiple applications within the React ecosystem, including Redux (Redux Toolkit). She has also led accessibility improvements according to Web Accessibility Standards (WCAG2.1 AA/A compliance), practiced TDD methods, and optimized and upgraded bundle packages within projects. Natalie is also managing a client customization configuration project and learning deployment processes with Octopus and Bamboo. Previously, Natalie worked as a Jr. Software Engineer at Mediavine, where she contributed to writing a user dashboard, Mediavine Create, and Trellis - Speed-Optimized WordPress Framework. She also integrated JavaScript, PHP, HTML/CSS with other platforms and third-party web pages that collectively receive millions of pageviews per month. Natalie has also created the company website redesign available at www.mediavine.com. Natalie holds a Full-Stack Web Development degree from Academy Pittsburgh and a Software Engineering degree from Zero to Mastery Academy. She also has a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies from Indiana University. Natalie is proficient in UI, Software Engineering, Javascript, Typescript, Redux, Web, Bamboo, Frontend, NodeJS, ReactJS, PHP, Integration, Backend, dotNET, Ruby, and MySQL. Natalie is a creative and dedicated individual who strives to design UI/UX based on usability, simplicity, and accessibility. She has a certificate in SCRUM Fundamentals and is familiar with advanced agile processes. Natalie was also a Spot Award Winner for Delight Customers at Experian, received on 3/2/21.