About

About Me

Hello there! I am a seasoned full-stack software engineer with a relentless passion for crafting elegant solutions to complex problems. With a rich blend of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of agile methodologies, I am enthusiastic about contributing my skills to a dynamic software engineering team.

Professional Journey
My most recent internship experience has been nothing but amazing. The team I work on and Cisco Meraki in itself has done everything for me to grow in my career as a software engineer. Not only have they been there to teach me, but they also have challenged me to show just how much I have the potential to accomplish. Being a new engineer prior to this experience, I was very timid and unconfident in the work I do. After this experience, I am now confident that I can tackle anything that is given to me and give nothing less than high quality work. In order to understand my role I will introduce the team I work on. Magnetic is a design system that is built for teams across Cisco to utilize. In our library we offer many different components, themes, and standardized, pre-built designs for internal use. My role for the first half of my internship was to build out page templates for consumers to use. It had been an ask for a while for a tool from the library that will generate pages that are built with a general purpose but can be customized as needed. This was my project and I had so much fun implementing it and learned tons about version control, building for the CLI, node fs stream, unit testing, and so much more. These page templates are now being used by developers across Cisco. After being extended a further internship, the second half of my time at Cisco was dedicated to team work. Where I previously mostly spectated agile team methodologies, I now fully participated and picked up tickets as a normal team member. The top things I want for my next opportunity is to find my place in my career, keep learning, and keep contributing high quality work as much as I can. Overall I want to excel in my career in software development.
As an instructional assistant at App Academy, I found joy in simplifying intricate coding concepts for others. This role not only strengthened my own understanding of programming but also allowed me to inspire and mentor aspiring developers, fostering a sense of community within the learning environment.
In my role as a software engineer at TheCommonsXR, I led a talented team in transforming the company's website into a dynamic React-based platform. This endeavor involved not just coding, but also a keen eye for design, creative problem-solving, and meticulous debugging. I take pride in my ability to navigate the complexities of frontend development, ensuring seamless user experiences.

Core Strengths:

  • Full-Stack Expertise: Proficient in both frontend and backend technologies, I bring a holistic approach to software engineering, ensuring cohesive and efficient solutions.
  • Collaborative Team Player: I thrive in collaborative settings, valuing open communication and teamwork. My experience in diverse teams has honed my ability to integrate seamlessly into new environments.
  • Passion for Learning: Technology evolves rapidly, and I am deeply committed to continuous learning. Staying updated with the latest trends and tools is not just a habit but a genuine enthusiasm that fuels my professional growth.
Why I'm Excited
I am excited about the prospect of joining a forward-thinking organization where innovation is not just a buzzword but a way of life. I am eager to contribute my technical expertise, creativity, and dedication to help drive your projects to new heights. Let's build something incredible together!! 🏰

  • Name: Anabel Villalobos
  • Email: villalobos1998@gmail.com
  • Phone: +1-760-881-2253

Resume

Resume

Cisco Meraki

Full Stack Software Engineering Intern

September 2023 - present

  • Architected and implemented a comprehensive design system, delivering a library of fully styled, accessible, and reusable React components that standardized UI consistency and enhanced development efficiency across many engineering teams at Cisco.
  • Developed a powerful CLI-driven page templating tool using npx, enabling engineers to rapidly generate pages tailored to specific use cases and layouts, significantly accelerating the development process with the Magnetic library.
  • Automated end-to-end testing within the CI pipeline, ensuring the consistent reliability and functionality of components before deployment, reducing production bugs, and enhancing user trust.
  • Implemented design tokens to streamline theming capabilities, including light and dark modes, simplifying integration, and enhancing the flexibility and scalability of the design system.
  • Pioneered advanced theming capabilities for the Dashboard, including a colorblind assist mode, significantly improving accessibility and the overall user experience for approximately 30,000 users.
  • Enhanced component features, balancing increased complexity with intuitive usability, ensure the components remained user-friendly while offering advanced functionality
  • Expanded the Magnetic library's compatibility to support three versions of React, enabling seamless usage across teams with varying upgrade schedules, thereby maintaining library reliability and minimizing disruption.
  • Championed and contributed to comprehensive enhancements in library documentation, driving increased adoption, and significantly improving the overall user experience for developers.
  • Ensured high code quality by implementing rigorous unit, integration, and VR testing protocols, complemented by thorough peer reviews, resulting in robust and reliable components.

App Academy

Coding Bootcamp Instructional Assistant

October 2022 - August 2023

  • Led comprehensive JavaScript instruction on advanced topics, such as the call stack, event loop, promises, scope, and variable hoisting. This impacted over 100 students, on average, at a time per cohort by improving their understanding of data types, closures, callbacks, IIFEs, and memory allocation.
  • Delivered in-depth lectures on complex data structures and algorithms, including linked lists, hash maps, and graphs, effectively enhancing students' problem-solving skills and preparing them for technical interviews and real-world applications.

TheCommonsXR

Software Engineering Intern

August 2022 - November 2022

WordPress, Reactjs, Azure, PHP, HTML, CSS, Siteground, Github

  • Led a team in restructuring and optimizing a complex React codebase, improving maintainability, reducing technical debt, and enhancing development efficiency across the project.

Southern New Hampshire University

BS - Computer Science

October 2024 - July 2025
Southern New Hampshire University

BA - General Studies, Cum Laude, GPA 3.6

January 2022 - April 2024
App Academy

SWE Immersive Bootcamp

August 2021 - May 2022

  • Completed a rigorous full-stack engineering program with a focus on JavaScript, Python, React/Redux, HTML, CSS, PostgreSQL, etc.
  • Built a portfolio of projects demonstrating proficiency in web development, including responsive design, server-side rendering, and database integration.
  • Worked collaboratively with other developers on a daily basis, contributing to group projects.
  • Developed strong problem-solving and debugging skills through intensive coding challenges and real-world coding scenarios.
  • Demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and improvement, seeking out additional resources and staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
  • Cultivated a professional network of peers and mentors within the App Academy community, gaining exposure to a diverse range of perspectives and experiences in tech.

Skills

My Skills

JavaScript

Nodejs

Reactjs

Typescript

HTML5

CSS3

Python

PostgreSQL

C++

Java

Projects

My Projects

Crown Clothing

JavaScript, Reactjs, Redux, Stripe, Firebase, HTML, CSS

Crown Clothing

JavaScript, Reactjs, Redux, Stripe, Firebase, HTML, CSS

Wedding Website

React, Nodejs, Tailwind, Express, MongoDB, HTML, CSS

CampLife

React, Nodejs, Redux, SQLite, Express, HTML, CSS

Wedding Website

React, Nodejs, Tailwind, Express, MongoDB, HTML, CSS

CampLife

React, Nodejs, Redux, SQLite, Express, HTML, CSS

Contact

Contact Me

LinkedIn

LinkedIn

Contact Number

+ 1-760-881-2253

Email Address

villalobos1998@gmail.com