Hi, I’m Laura.
Software Developer
Front-end specialist · Full-stack · Design-driven
I’m a software developer with a background in graphic design, which means I care as much about how something feels as how it works. I’ve been building for the web for over 10 years, working across the full stack with Rails, React, React Native, Ember, and Astro. I’ve shipped production apps, taught front-end development, and lately I’ve been building with AI integration as a core part of my practice.
I’m based in Eastern Ontario (commutable to both Ottawa and Montreal) and open to senior front-end or full-stack roles.
Skills
Programming languages:
- Ruby
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- PHP
Core Stack:
- Rails
- React
- React Native
- Ember
- Astro
Front-end:
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Tailwind CSS
- Design systems
- Responsive & accessible UI
Tools & platforms:
- Git
- Node.js
- WordPress
- Figma
Currently exploring:
- AI integration
- LLM-powered interfaces
- Claude API
Languages
- Spanish (Native)
- English (C1)
- French (B2)
- Italian (Basic)
More about me
I started in graphic design, moved into web design and front-end, and over the last few years grew into a full software development role, working across the stack on production Rails apps with multiple front-end frameworks. In 2022 I did a full-stack bootcamp (Ruby on Rails, web development), and I’ve since gone back to that same program as a teacher, leading the front-end and JavaScript module for new cohorts. Teaching the fundamentals to others is one of the things that sharpened my own, and it’s a big part of how I think about writing code that other people have to read and build on. My background in design isn’t separate from my dev work, it’s what makes me better at it.
I got into this because I was curious. My brother is a Systems Engineer, and I was always fascinated by what he did, so I decided to learn how to code. That was over 10 years ago, and I’ve been building ever since. Coming from design, I have a clear understanding of the design process, I’m detail-oriented, and a persevering perfectionist. I also get along great with designers and developers alike, which matters more than people think.
What I like most about this work is the satisfaction of turning ideas (sometimes crazy ones) into something tangible and real, and the fact that there’s always something new to learn.
Outside of work, I’m passionate about a lot of things. I love music, photography, and watching movies, series, and anime. I’m into yoga and mobility, and I’m a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt.
