About Maria Garcia

I’m a Frontend Specialist passionate about creating beautiful, accessible, and performant web experiences. With over 6 years of experience, I specialize in modern frontend technologies with a strong focus on user experience and accessibility.

Expertise

Frontend Technologies

• Astro: Expert in static site generation, component islands, and performance optimization
• Vue.js: Advanced Vue 3 development with Composition API and state management
• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework and custom design systems
• Vite: Modern build tooling and development workflows
• JavaScript/ES6+: Modern JavaScript patterns and best practices

Design & UX

• Figma: Design system creation and component libraries
• Accessibility: WCAG compliance and inclusive design principles
• Performance: Core Web Vitals optimization and loading strategies
• Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach and cross-device compatibility

Recent Projects

Design System Implementation

Astro + Vue.js + Tailwind CSS

Led the development of a comprehensive design system for a multinational corporation, ensuring consistency across 15+ web properties.

Key Achievements:

• 60% reduction in development time for new features
• 100% WCAG AA compliance across all components
• Seamless integration with existing Vue.js applications

E-learning Platform

Vue.js + Tailwind CSS + Accessibility Focus

Built an accessible e-learning platform serving students with diverse needs, including visual and motor impairments.

Accessibility Features:

• Screen reader optimization
• Keyboard navigation support
• High contrast mode
• Customizable font sizes and spacing

Portfolio Website Migration

Astro + Performance Optimization

Migrated a photography portfolio from WordPress to Astro, achieving significant performance improvements.

Performance Results:

• 90% reduction in bundle size
• 98 Lighthouse performance score
• Sub-second page load times

Design Philosophy

I believe that great frontend development is where technology meets human experience. My approach focuses on:

• User-Centered Design: Every decision is made with the end user in mind
• Accessibility First: Building for everyone, not just the majority
• Performance Matters: Fast websites create better experiences
• Maintainable Code: Clean, documented code that teams can work with

Client Testimonials

“Maria transformed our outdated website into a modern, accessible platform. Her attention to detail and user experience expertise is outstanding.”

— Alex Rivera, Founder at DesignStudio

“Working with Maria was incredible. She not only delivered beautiful designs but also ensured our site was accessible to all users.”

— Lisa Wang, Marketing Director at EduTech

Services Offered

• Frontend Development: Modern, responsive web applications
• Accessibility Audits: WCAG compliance assessment and remediation
• Performance Optimization: Core Web Vitals improvement
• Design System Development: Scalable component libraries
• Figma to Code: Pixel-perfect implementation of designs

Current Status

Currently working on a long-term project and not available for new work until March 2024. However, I’m happy to discuss future projects and provide consultation.

Next Available: March 2024 Preferred Project Duration: 2-6 months Project Types: Design systems, accessibility improvements, performance optimization

Contact

Interested in working together? I’d love to hear about your project.

• Email: maria@mariagarcia.dev
• Portfolio: mariagarcia.dev
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mariagarcia
• GitHub: github.com/mariagarcia

Currently not accepting new projects until March 2024