Jay Vigilla
Software Engineer | Cook to Coder

About Me

Hi! I'm Jay, a Front End Engineer the San Francisco Bay Area. I am a former chef that reveled in learning how smaller systems work together to create intricate infrastructures. I've coupled my knack for high-level operational thinking with an ability to communicate with across team domains on the fly.

As a kid, I was a tinkerer. I took things apart and put them back together. Luckily, my parents were patient as I reassembled parts of the stereo. I took the time to understand what things did and hiding the extra pieces from my parents. Playing with technology and building things is my favorite part of the job. As with my food career, I like hands-on experiences.

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Experience

Career Pathway Institute

05/2024 - Present

Non-profit helping professionals on dependent visas with their careers in the U.S.

JavaScript

React

CSS

Docker

Python

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

Avail Medsystems

04/2022 - 11/2023

Providing simple cost-effective solutions that connect procedural healthcare professionals regardless of location.

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

CSS (Sass)

Redux

Jest

Storybook

Electron

Splunk

Press Link

Seven.me, Inc

04/2021 - 04/2022

Using behavioral coaching and technology to help people lead healthier and happier lives. Lifestyle coaching made available via mobile app.

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

CSS

Redux

Jest

React Native

Expo

React Query

Press Link

Freelance

11/2020 - 04/2021

SEO and responsive design elements for Shopify and custom static business websites

Shopify

JavaScript

React

CSS

Lighthouse

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NextJS Project. React.useState() not used for a fully server-side rendered application. Much of the UI is done using CSS with native nesting.

NextJS | Typescript | React | CSS(nesting, flexbox)

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NamePicker

I'm a proud parent that wants to make sure my own Hermione Granger doesn't feel stifled by teachers not calling on her when her hand is up first and has been up first for every question... all... month... long. Desktop Electron app using ReactJS.

Electron | ReactJS | CSS Nesting

Github
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MovieSearch

A Node.js project making HTTP requests to an IMDB API for movie data. A toy project for testing RapidAPIs

JavaScript | Node.js | Express | React | PostgreSQL | RapidAPI

Github

Games

Just a little fun

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Whack-a-Mole

A ReactJS Whack-a-Mole game on CodeSandbox. Adjust amount of moles and time intervals for the moles.

JavaScript | React

CodeSandbox
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Crocodile Dentist

vanillaJS Crocodile Dentist. Pick the wrong tooth and get chomped by the croc! Steve Irwin would approve.

JavaScript | HTML | CSS

GithubCodeSandbox
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Twister Spinner

For that moment when you just got tired of spinning that little arrow, just pull it up on your phone.

JavaScript | React | Typescript

CodeSandbox

Experiments

Fun and experimentation in CodeSandbox.

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Semantic HTML Buttons

A study in semantic HTML for a blog post

React | JavaScript | HTML | CSS

CodeSandboxBlog
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DateTimePicker

Rough draft of a time picker before integrating API calls for a work project.

React | JavaScript

CodeSandboxBlog