Diego Arias

Diego F. Arias Front-End Developer- - San Diego, CA [LinkedIn URL] [GitHub URL - Optional] FRONT-END DEVELOPER Front-End Developer with expertise in creating responsive, user-centric web applications using React, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap. Skilled at transforming design concepts into intuitive user interfaces while maintaining cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness. Leverages design background to enhance UI/UX, while technical knowledge of C#/.NET and SQL enables effective collaboration across the full development stack. Passionate about modern web technologies and delivering impactful user experiences. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 03/2024 – Present San Diego, CA The Select Group / San Diego Gas & Electric Front-End Developer Refactored legacy web application to React, significantly improving performance and user experience Developed responsive user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Bootstrap, increasing user engagement by 25% Implemented jQuery and AJAX solutions to replace postback-heavy workflows, reducing page load times by 30% Utilized NPM to manage front-end packages including Bloodhound typeahead, enhancing search functionality Collaborated with stakeholders to gather UI/UX requirements and translate them into intuitive interfaces Optimized Git/GitHub workflows for front-end code management, reducing merge conflicts by 25% Utilized ASP.NET MVC and C# to integrate front-end solutions with back-end systems • • • • • • • 12/2021 – 03/2024 San Diego, CA Encontro North Park Personnel Manager Managed a diverse team exceeding 15 members, demonstrating leadership and communication skills Handled over 100 customer interactions daily, cultivating strong communication and problem-solving abilities Quickly identified and resolved challenges in a fast-paced environment, skills that translate to debugging front-end issues Applied organizational skills to inventory management that parallel structured code development practices • • • • 12/2020 – 12/2021 San Diego, CA Cookies Mission Valley / AmericannMade Retail Sales Manager Created SOPs and training materials, showcasing documentation and procedural skills Managed daily sales operations and balanced financial records, demonstrating attention to detail Onboarded staff and coordinated training, reflecting mentorship capabilities • • • EDUCATION 2012 – 2016 Northridge, CA Theatre Performance and Design Cal State Northridge Design background provides unique perspective on UI/UX development Data Analytics Certification Google Analyzed data using Excel, SQL, and R to uncover user engagement patterns Visualized insights in Tableau, developing data visualization skills applicable to front-end dashboards • • TECHNICAL SKILLS Front-End Development JavaScript/ES6+, React, jQuery HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap NPM Package Management Responsive Web Design Cross-Browser Compatibility UI/UX Implementation • • • • • Supporting Skills C#, ASP.NET MVC REST API Integration SQL/SSMS Git/GitHub Version Control Azure DevOps/CI/CD • • • • • • INTERESTS Urban Cycling & Transit Advocate for sustainable transportation and usable city design Writing Using storytelling as a creative outlet, skills transferable to UI/UX narrative development FEATURED PROJECTS React Application Refactoring Completely transformed legacy application to React framework Improved performance metrics and modernized user interface Implemented component-based architecture for better code maintenance • • • jQuery/AJAX Implementation Converted postback-centric application to jQuery and AJAX approach Dramatically improved user experience through seamless interactions Reduced server load and enhanced application responsiveness • • • Game Development / Design Exploring interactive design principles through Godot engine and Pixel Art