Ailen Gonzalez Frontend Developer | Product Designer

Ailen Gonzalez

Frontend Developer | Product Designer

Product Designer & Frontend Developer with over 5 years of experience building user-centered digital products from concept to production. I bridge design and code, handling UX research, Figma prototyping, and scalable Vue.js/Nuxt.js development in a single workflow.

Core expertise:

Delivered 20+ production-ready products for startups and agencies, reducing delivery cycles by 40-50% through dual-skill ownership. Specialized in turning complex requirements into intuitive, accessible interfaces backed by clean, maintainable code.

Experience


Sep 2025 - Present

Product Designer

codeCave Cordoba, Argentina (Remote)

  • Lead design and development for company's core products, delivering high-fidelity Figma designs and production-ready code (Vue.js, Nuxt.js, TailwindCSS, WordPress).
  • Design and implement AI-powered automations and agents using n8n, reducing delivery time by 40-50% and streamlining internal workflows.
  • Collaborate with remote teams, balancing strategic design leadership with hands-on frontend contributions (Vue.js, Nuxt, TailwindCSS).
Aug 2024 - Present

UI Developer

Freelance Cordoba, Argentina (Remote)

  • Delivered 20+ end-to-end digital products for startups and independent clients, translating Figma designs into responsive, mobile-first code (Vue.js, Nuxt.js, TailwindCSS), across SaaS, e-commerce, and Web3/DeFi.
  • Conducted User Research and created Information Architecture for SaaS platforms, developing User Flows and Interaction Design specifications in Figma.
  • Integrated Web3 wallet functionality (Wagmi, Viem) for DeFi applications, implementing smart contract interactions and blockchain state management.
Sep 2022 - Jul 2024

Web Designer

Loymark S.A. Costa Rica (Remote)

  • Designed and developed websites and applications using Figma, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap, delivering many concurrent projects on average.
  • Collaborated with international teams to deliver responsive digital solutions for high-profile clients across America.
  • Conducted ongoing UI testing, usability checks, and design reviews to ensure consistency, accessibility compliance (WCAG standards), and a high-quality user experience.
Feb 2021 - Sep 2022

Web Developer

CodeCave Cordoba, Argentina (Remote)

  • Built e-commerce platforms and corporate websites using WordPress, WooCommerce, and Elementor.
  • Delivered custom features and styling to enhance performance and visual appeal.
  • Managed ongoing maintenance, security updates, and content optimization to ensure stable, high-performing web environments.

Skills


Frontend Development

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript (ES6+) TypeScript Vue.js Nuxt.js Responsive Design Performance Optimization Tailwind CSS Nuxt UI Bootstrap Vuetify

Design & UX

Figma Adobe Creative Suite Design Systems Information Architecture User Flows Interaction Design User Research Journey Mapping Wireframing Prototyping Mobile-First Design Usability Testing A/B Testing

Web3

Wagmi Viem Web3Modal DeFi integrations

AI & Automation

N8N LLM integrations OpenAI APIs UX Pilot Figma AI tools

Version Control

Git GitHub GitLab

Testing & QA

Jest Cypress Vitest E2E Testing

Build Tools

Vite Webpack NPM Yarn

API Integration

REST GraphQL Axios

CMS & Platforms

Webflow WordPress Elementor WooCommerce Sitefinity

Collaboration

Jira Notion Slack Microsoft Teams Agile/Scrum

Soft Skills

Autonomous work, clear communication, collaborative mindset, adaptability, analytical problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Languages

English: C1 (Advanced) · Espanol: Native

Education


Universidad Nacional de Cordoba logo
2017

Medical Degree

Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, Argentina

  • Practiced emergency medicine (2011-2021)
  • Analytical problem-solving, critical thinking, and performance under pressure
Self-taught developer badge
2019 - Present

Self-Taught Frontend Developer & Designer

  • Completed 1000+ hours of structured online education (Free Code Camp, Coursera, Vue Mastery, Memorisly)

Certifications


Vue Mastery logo

Vue Mastery

Vue Mastery Ongoing

Memorisely logo

AI Prototyping

Memorisely 2025

Free Code Camp logo

JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures

Free Code Camp 2025

Free Code Camp logo

Responsive Web Design (HTML & CSS)

Free Code Camp 2023

Coder House logo

UX/UI Design

Coder House 2021

Featured projects


2025

Pureskyn E-commerce

Modern skincare e-commerce platform exploring conversion-focused UX best practices and AI-powered design workflows. A complete user journey from product discovery to checkout optimization.

Figma Figma AI Adobe Creative Suite
  • AI-generated product imagery
  • Strategic CTA placement
  • Clear visual hierarchy
  • Mobile-optimized checkout flow
  • Personalized product recommendations
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2024

CaveSwap DeFi Token Swap Platform

Full-stack Web3 application enabling decentralized cryptocurrency swapping with MetaMask/WalletConnect integration. Implemented real-time price feeds and optimized transaction flows for seamless user experience.

Vue.js Nuxt.js Nuxt UI Tailwind CSS Wagmi Viem Web3 Modal
  • Real-time token pricing
  • Multi-wallet support
  • Transaction history
  • Slippage protection
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2024

FitShape Promotional Landing Page

High-conversion promotional website for a fitness center featuring engaging scroll-triggered animations and interactive elements. Built with vanilla JavaScript to showcase performance optimization skills.

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript (ES6+) GSAP/ScrollTrigger
  • Parallax scrolling effects
  • Animated statistics counters
  • Responsive image galleries
  • Mobile-first navigation
  • Contact form with validation
View project
2023

YogaApp Mobile Wellness Application

Comprehensive yoga and wellness mobile app designed in Figma with focus on intuitive navigation and personalized user experience. Complete design system with 40+ components and user flow documentation.

Figma Design Systems Prototyping User Research
  • Video class library with filtering (beginner/intermediate/advanced)
  • Favorites/bookmarks
  • In-app booking system
  • Progress tracking
  • Personalized recommendations
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