Jay Vigilla
Software Engineer | Cook to Coder

About Me


Hi! I'm Jay, a Front End Engineer the San Francisco Bay Area.


The quick list:

  • React, Javascript/Typescript, CSS are my go-to tools. And most recently, NextJS!
  • I love looking at things from a 50k ft view and learning how the small pieces work to make the big things move.
  • Pressure doesn't phase me. I've worked in high-pressure environments and thrived. Diamonds From Coal!
  • Puns are my love language.

As a kid, I was a tinkerer. I took things apart and (mostly) put them back together. Luckily, my parents were patient. I took the time to understand what things did and hiding the spare pieces from my parents. Playing with technology and building things is my favorite part of the job.

Experience

Klaros Group

10/2024 - Present

Developing internal web app for financial advisors.

NextJS

SQL

d3

Sass

TypeScript

Material UI

Career Pathway Institute

05/2024 - 10/2024

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

Telepresence platform for the operating room. Allows surgeons to collaborate with specialists in real time.

TypeScript

React

Sass

Canvas API

Storybook

TwilioVideo

Press Link

Seven.me, Inc

04/2021 - 04/2022

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

JavaScript

React

CSS

Redux

Expo

React Native

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

Blog

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Check out more at my blog:babble.log()

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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)

Github
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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
movie search gif

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
CSS crocodile missing teeth

Crocodile Dentist

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

JavaScript | HTML | CSS

GithubCodeSandbox
Twister game box

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.

CodeSandbox screen shot

Semantic HTML Buttons

A study in semantic HTML for a blog post

React | JavaScript | HTML | CSS

CodeSandboxBlog
CodeSandbox screenshot

DateTimePicker

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

React | JavaScript

CodeSandboxBlog