# Christian Aracena > Sr. Software Engineer Location: New York, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/christianaracena Full-Stack Software Engineer who enjoys building and working on innovative technologies and solving complex problems ## Work Experience ### Sr. Front End Engineer @ Sago Jan 2026 – Present ### Sr. Software Engineer @ SAIC Jan 2023 – Jan 2026 • Led a React-based redesign of a legacy enterprise application, modernizing the UI and improving accessibility, responsiveness, and cross-browser support. • Built reusable React components and shared services across teams, enabling consistent UI patterns and reducing duplicated implementation effort. • Developed Mapbox-powered geospatial visualizations enabling users to explore, filter, and understand location-based data. • Standardized development environments using Docker and improved maintainability by upgrading dependencies and aligning with modern frontend standards. • Partnered with UX designers to deliver accessible, WCAG-aligned interfaces from Figma designs. ### Software Engineer @ Mentor Spaces Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 • Developed React and React Native components in TypeScript to support reliable live video sessions in a production environment. • Redesigned core user flows (Sessions, Profile, Notifications, Analytics) to improve usability and clarity across web and mobile. • Resolved analytics inaccuracies impacting data reliability, restoring confidence in MAU tracking for product decisions. • Integrated Intercom and collaborated with product partners to translate design requirements into clear, actionable technical solutions. • Maintained shared TypeScript models and interfaces to support evolving platform features and codebase consistency. ### Software Engineer @ One Click Code Reports Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 • Delivered consistent UI and UX across React and React Native applications on web and mobile platforms. • Built a data-rich dashboard integrating Google Maps, Zillow data, and local regulations to support real estate decision-making. • Developed automated PDF report generation using HTML, CSS, and Handlebars.js to streamline client deliverables. • Built and maintained Express/Node.js APIs backed by DynamoDB for property and user management. • Implemented HubSpot-integrated feedback forms and contributed to testing and QA efforts to reduce production regressions. ### Software Engineer @ Rowan Technology Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 • Built new layouts, increasing flexibility for the digital textbook interface used by military schools including West Point. • Added advanced filtering options by leveraging material UI components, letting users find relevant text easier. • Updated image, text, and other content using a custom CMS. • Utilized end-to-end (Cypress IO) unit and integration testing to prevent potential bugs, improve user experience, and ease workflow. ### Youth Programming Teaching Assistant @ Generation Code Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 • Co-facilitated web development class with lead instructor. • Carried out lesson plans and activities to breakdown markup and programming languages, particularly HTML, CSS, JavaScript. Give feedback on student work and provide one on one support with implementing web development technologies as they apply to their personal projects. • Asked students questions that help them build innovative problem solving skills. ## Education ### Computer Software Engineering New York Code + Design Academy Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 ### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science The City College of New York Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 ### Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) in Political Science CUNY Bronx Community College Jan 2010 – Jan 2013 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/christian-aracena - Website: https://www.cdaracena.dev --- Source: https://flows.cv/christianaracena JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/christianaracena/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22