# Aaron Ballard > Senior Frontend Software Engineer Location: United States, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/aaronballard Frontend-focused engineer with a strong record of delivering performant, scalable user interfaces using modern frameworks like React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS. Experienced in leading frontend architecture decisions, optimizing UI performance, and translating product vision into elegant, accessible user experiences. Skilled in mentoring distributed teams, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and driving quality through testing best practices (Jest, RTL) and design system integration. Committed to building responsive, maintainable frontend systems that enhance both developer efficiency and user engagement—all while thriving in remote environments. ## Work Experience ### Senior Frontend Software Engineer @ HiringThing Jan 2022 – Present Como Desarrollador Frontend Senior, diseño y desarrollo aplicaciones web escalables y de alto rendimiento utilizando React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS y SWR. Trabajo en estrecha colaboración con los equipos de producto y diseño para entregar interfaces accesibles, responsivas y centradas en el usuario. Lidero el desarrollo basado en componentes con Storybook, manteniendo un sistema de diseño reutilizable y coherente. Utilizo MSW para simular interacciones con APIs y mejorar la confiabilidad de las pruebas, implementando buenas prácticas de testing con React Testing Library (RTL) y Jest. También participo en decisiones técnicas sobre arquitectura frontend, doy mentoría a otros desarrolladores y busco constantemente mejorar el rendimiento, la calidad del código y la experiencia del equipo en un entorno remoto. ### Senior Software Engineer @ Button Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | New York, United States ### Frontend Lead / Full Stack Developer @ HiringThing Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Remote Create products with new features and designs through effective collaboration with product / client services teams in addition to other stakeholders. Drive best software practices, including test-driven development, source control management, and internal style guide for improved design quality. Estimate development time for sprint planning with business stakeholders to manage product backlog and reach goals through shared and detailed understanding of objectives. Supply exceptional software development expertise to improve processes, systems, and methodologies. - Implemented internal frontend best practices based on general community guidelines. - Created and maintained a system of reusable React components resulting in a greater consistency in both functionality and style throughout the app. - Integrated Cronofy calendar and real-time scheduling for hiring managers and job applicants. - Rebuilt frontend login and registration process with responsive design. - Lead rebuild of job application process in React/Redux/Formik, allowing for responsive, mobile friendly architecture. ### Full Stack Developer @ HiringThing Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Remote Leveraged proficiency in various programming languages to develop and deploy new features using JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, React/Redux, MySQL and other tools as required. Conducted pre-deployment code reviews for better security and bugs prevention. Participated in strategic discussions for product, design, and other priorities to create deliverables. ### Backend Developer / Product Manager @ SmartboxTV SpA Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Santiago Province, Chile Enhanced development team performance through effective coordination and implementation of Agile techniques. Maximized systems functionality by developing and implementing backend APIs in Node for frontend and third-party use. Streamlined operations through integration of third-party APIs into proprietary platform to extend software facilities. Drove client satisfaction through direct communication regarding product development, timing, and delivery. Proficient Javascript (with React/Redux) and Ruby on Rails.as well as building, testing, and deploying production-ready codes. - Ensured alignment on project specifications and deadlines by directing daily standups with team of five, including designer as well as frontend and backend developers. - Supported business by enhancing customer experience through development of new integrations based on client needs and specialized logic. - Developed RESTful APIs using Node.js and MongoDB. ### WEB DEVELOPMENT IMMERSIVE REMOTE, GENERAL ASSEMBLY @ General Assembly Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Online Participated in immersive development program, consisting of 1K+ hours over 13 weeks. Leveraged technical expertise to deliver best practices for object-oriented programming, MVC frameworks, data modeling, and test-driven development. Developed student portfolios of individually focused and collaborative projects. Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, NodeJS, Express, AngularJS, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB Completed all projects and objectives with success while extending support to other students and recognized for outstanding coding abilities. ### Currency and Derivatives Trader - Trading Desk @ Banco Santander Chile Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | Santiago, Chile Devised an automated system to track the daily trade volume and profit resulting in a minimized loss of revenue and increased volume of client transactions and margins across products. Restored lines of communication between back and middle office allowing for more efficient collaboration. ### Trader - Int'l Fixed Income; Investment Analyst @ CORPVIDA Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 | santiago, chile Expanded tools to capture and trade on market opportunities for our portfolio while cultivating professional relationships with industry counterparts. Produced daily, weekly, and monthly reports on company portfolio and market performance with macroeconomic analysis and financial research. ### Data Analyst / Research Assistant @ DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS ­ UCLA Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Los Angeles, CA • Desarrollo de un índice para medir la condición de las economías nacionales y regionales con el fin de pronosticar el crecimiento económico mundial y su prosperidad. • Utilización de técnicas avanzadas de predicción económica; ARIMA, GARCH. • Aplicación detallada de los métodos de reduccion de la dimensión, y análisis regresión y estadístico. ## Education ### Bachelor's degree in Economics UCLA Jan 2010 – Jan 2012 ### Web Application Development General Assembly Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 ### Computer Science UCLA Jan 2000 – Jan 2002 ### Redlands East Valley High School Jan 1996 – Jan 2000 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/aaron-ballard - GitHub: https://github.com/mraballard - Website: http://www.gringolabs.com/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/aaronballard JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/aaronballard/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-23