Anabelle Handdoek

Senior Software Architect

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About Me

Experienced Software Architect and Senior Full Stack Engineer with over 15 years of experience delivering scalable, high-performance web applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Node.js. Proven ability leading complex projects for major clients, including Publicis Groupe and Colombian government entities, with a strong focus on performance optimization, accessibility (WCAG), and user-centric design. Expertise spans open source software and modern web technologies.

Eager to leverage extensive experience in secure, high-performance frontend development (React, Next.js, TypeScript) to contribute to innovative projects in the rapidly evolving web3 and DeFi space.

Creative entrepreneur (founder of ∞manos) passionate about building impactful digital experiences, such as the award-winning Open Library for Colombia's Peace Process (BAPP.com.co). Currently enhancing digital experiences at Publicis Groupe, while actively seeking to contribute to the FOSS ecosystem and socially meaningful projects.

I've worked as a contractor, as an independent and also as a software development company owner. I've had the opportunity to be a part of projects of all sizes including large scale government projects for some of the largest organizations in Colombia such as Ministerio de Cultura, Federación Nacional de Cafeteros, Banco de la República and others.

I'm currently working at the technology vertical for the largest advertising agency in the world, Publicis Groupe. I enjoy developing projects with big social impacts like 070 journalism platform (070) and the 45 Salón Nacional de Artistas. (45sna.com).

I am a highly motivated, self-taught professional who thrives on problem-solving and continually seeks to expand my knowledge of cutting-edge technologies in the FOSS ecosystem.

Personal Projects

TetrisTwist screenshot
TetrisTwist
Three.jsWebGLReactTypeScript

A 3D puzzle game combining Tetris mechanics with Rubik's Cube rotations and perspective shifts inspired by Fez.

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Multiplayer Snake screenshot
Multiplayer Snake
Socket.IOCanvas APINode.jsReact

Real-time multiplayer implementation of the classic Snake game with competitive gameplay and leaderboards.

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Contact Information

  • Location:
    Bogotá, CO
    E-mail:
    ana@8manos.com

Languages

  • Spanish (Native)
  • English (Bilingual C1)
  • French (A2)
  • Japanese (Basic)

Skills & Expertise

Frontend Development

Expertise in modern frontend development using TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Vue.js. Proficient with web3 libraries including web3.js and Ethers.js for blockchain interaction. Strong foundation in core HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

GIT / TDD / CI - CD Pipelines

Project Management and version control including Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration and Continuous Development Pipelines.

Backend & Blockchain

Experience in backend development using Node.js, Python, and PHP, including building custom REST/GraphQL APIs. Familiarity with smart contract development using Solidity.

Professional Experience

Senior Experience Technology Engineer at Razorfish

Nov 2023–Present

Developed and maintained complex user interfaces for global enterprise clients using React, Next.js, and TypeScript. Focused on implementing robust design systems and ensuring adherence to WCAG AA accessibility standards. Contributed to improving component library performance and maintainability.

Senior Experience Technology Engineer at Publicis Groupe

Jun 2022–Present

Senior Experience Technology Engineer (Oct 2023 - Present):

Developing best-in-class user interfaces for major global brands (including Publicis Global Delivery and Razorfish), adhering to AA accessibility, legal, and security standards. Integrating front-end and back-end systems, implementing performance optimization techniques, working with designers and product managers to create user-centered products, and mentoring junior engineers.

Key Contribution: Served on the leadership team for the PGD OnChain community, promoting innovation and nurturing talent in emerging technologies such as Blockchain, Web3, Smart Contracts, and various Metaverses for internal and client's projects.

Senior Front-End Engineer (Jun 2022 - Oct 2023):

Developed and maintained outstanding user interfaces for major global companies using React and TypeScript. Key contributions included updating major brand's ecommerce sites to increase accessibility, conversion and user retention and implement detail tracking to verify outcomes. Gained expertise in emerging technologies and improved technical abilities through challenging projects.

Web Developer at La Gente Del Común

Jun 2013–Jun 2022

Technical lead and full stack web developer for social, artistic, and environmentally focused projects including the open library for Colombia's Peace Process. Developed JSON API backends as well as D3.js data visualizations for several clients including Universidad de los Andes and Fundación para la Libertad de Prensa.

Recently completed projects can be seen at: https://lagentedelcomun.info/

Manager / Founder at 8manos S.A.S

Sep 2010–Jul 2022

As a founder of 8manos.com software development company, worked as both a project manager and full stack developer for projects with various degrees of complexity and size, including projects for Banco de la República, Ministerio de Cultura, and Federación Nacional de Cafeteros.

Contributed to the open source space. Example projects available at: https://8manos.com/trabajo/.

Web Producer at La Cápsula ltda.

MARCH 2005–DEC 2012

As the lead web developer at La Cápsula I had the opportunity to work on challenging projects such as developing a 24/7 music streaming service at Radio Cápsula. As well as high impact projects for companies like dynamo.net and its several movies and Universidad Politécnico Gran Colombiano among others. Always pushing the boundaries of what was possible with web technologies at the time and striving for high quality results for our clients.

Education

JavaScript: TDD y pruebas unitarias avanzado

Udemy

Vue.js esencial

Udemy

Ethereum for Developers Course

Platzi

Epic React

Kent C Dodds, LLC

Scrum Fundamentals Certified

ScrumStudy.com

Scrum Fundamentals Certified Course.

Fotógrafo Profesional Digital

LaSalle College Vancouver

Digital photography technical education.

Profesional en Fotografía

Corporación Universitaria Taller 5

Analog Photography and Graphic Design.

Awards & Featured Projects

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Key Projects:

  • PautaVisible Government Transparency Platform: (pautavisible.org)
    • Engineered the frontend for this award-winning platform, focusing on complex data visualization (D3.js) and secure handling of public datasets. Utilized React and Node.js to deliver insights into government PautaVisible. Recognized for promoting transparency.
  • 45 Salón Nacional de Artistas Digital Exhibition: (45sna.com)
    • Developed Colombia's first interactive digital art exhibition website. Focused on performance optimization for rich media content and ensuring cross-browser compatibility using Next.js.

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