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- Isabella Pena
Engaging. Powerful. Pretty.
Full Stack Developer.
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Curious developer building beautiful, powerful interfaces.
I’m a full-stack developer working with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, with a focus on DOM manipulation, interactive UI design, and building engaging, intuitive interfaces. I enjoy creating responsive, accessible, high-performance websites that are both visually polished and functional.
My experience spans frontend and backend development using modern frameworks, JavaScript-based environments, APIs, and SQL/NoSQL databases. I’ve built data-driven interfaces, worked in Agile teams, and managed real-world CRM workflows and client operations. As an Asian Latina in tech, I’m passionate about creating interfaces that are both visually beautiful and powered by strong, efficient code to help expand representation for women in tech and coding spaces.
My Journey
I never expected coding to change my life until my friend’s older sister, sneaking past her mom and me in the kitchen for some snacks, casually suggested I try learning HTML.
At the time, I was lost in what I wanted to do. I knew I was ambitious and capable of anything I applied myself to, but then I was left with the question:
“WHAT should I apply myself to?”
Then, with nothing more than determination and excitement, I started to learn how to code.
Once I started, I immediately felt a spark of passion and knew this was what I wanted to pursue. Since then, I’ve been relentless in my learning, holding myself to high standards so every project reflects both my dedication and love for the craft.
That offhand suggestion, offered in a split second before she dashed off with her snacks, ended up changing the projection of my life and journey in coding.
That offhand suggestion, spoken in passing before she left with her snacks, ended up changing the direction of my journey into coding.
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