# Raul S.

> Software Engineer | React | Next.js | AWS

Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/rauls

I'm a Software Engineer with 5 years of experience based in Columbus, Ohio.

I specialize in building modern and scalable web applications, leveraging React and Next.js for the front-end and Node.js/Nest.js for backend development. I also have experience with cloud technologies, particularly AWS, for deployment and infrastructure.

I currently work at Xepelin, where I built and maintained the company website, blog, and job board (https://xepelin.com). I recently transitioned to the Application Team, focusing on core product features.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Xepelin
Jan 2022 – Present
Key Projects:
- Website Development
Technologies: React, TypeScript, Tailwind, Framer Motion, Next.js, Sanity.io
Built layouts from Figma designs using React and Tailwind, enhanced UX with Framer Motion animations, and developed a React component library. Created a dynamic landing page system using Next.js and Sanity.io.
Public link: https://xepelin.com

- Blog
Technologies: React, TypeScript, Tailwind, Next.js, Sanity.io
Built blog components, including search and forms, with React and Sanity SDK. Enabled Marketing to manage blog content independently.
Public links: 
https://xepelin.com/blog

- Multi-Step Form
Technologies: React, Next.js
Created a multi-step form for the main ads page, boosting conversion rates by ~50% through A/B testing.
Public link: https://xepelin.com/fnanciamiento-directo-multistep

- Job Board
Technologies: React, TypeScript, Tailwind, Framer Motion, Next.js, Sanity.io
Developed a Job Board with job listings fetched from Lever API and enhanced with Framer Motion animations.
Public links: 
https://xepelin.com/trabaja-con-nosotros
https://xepelin.com/trabaja-con-nosotros/oportunidades-laborales

- AWS Cognito Integration
Technologies: Node.js, Nest.js, AWS Cognito, AWS Lambda
Integrated AWS Cognito for secure authentication, designed for easy migration to future providers.

Key Achievements:
• Played a key role in the development of the site and application's features
• Helped improve our site's conversion rate consistently in our landing pages
• Built a system to enable the marketing team to create and manage landing pages
• Developed a Job Board to showcase Xepelin's job listings

### Frontend Developer @ MEAT Group | Marketing y Comunicación
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022
Key Projects:
- Komatsu
Technologies: React, Styled Components, Next.js
Developed an internal inventory management platform for Komatsu Chile to handle equipment, parts, and supplies.
Implemented layout and styling with React and Styled Components.
Built an equipment form using React, integrating validation and error handling with react-hook-form.
Created a dynamic shopping cart with React Table (Tanstack Table) for real-time item management.

- GAC Motor
Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Built a landing site for GAC Motor’s launch in Chile, showcasing models, specifications, galleries, and pricing.
Developed layout and functionality using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript based on a Figma design.
Used Sass for advanced CSS features like variables, mixins, and nesting.
Public link: https://gacmotor.cl

- PC Factory
Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Created a landing site for PC Factory’s new brand, featuring a product catalog with interactivity for menus, search bar, and filters.
Developed interactivity using vanilla JavaScript with ES6 features.
Styled over 60 pages with Sass, utilizing nesting for cleaner CSS and resolving specificity issues.
Public link: https://pcfactory.cl

Key Achievements:
- Contributed to diverse web and mobile projects for clients like Komatsu, GAC Motor, and PC Factory.
- Recognized as one of the top 2 developers in a 10-member team, contributing to tech stack improvements, documentation, and team support.
- Consistently delivered high-quality work, meeting client expectations and incorporating feedback.


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/raul-s-3138a6153
- Website: https://raulsaavedra.dev

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Last updated: 2026-03-29