Miguel Gomez Jr.

Freelance Front-End Developer & AI-Enhanced UI Engineer — Self Employed · Freelance

Remote · February 2023 - Present

• Designed and developed modern web applications and high-conversion landing pages using React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS.
• Integrated AI-enhanced workflows (Visual Studio Code, Google AI Studio, ChatGPT, Gemini) to accelerate development and UI iteration.
• Architected and implemented full-stack solutions using Firebase, including database design, authentication, and scalable backend systems.
• Built custom codebase structures and reusable workflows to deliver robust, end-to-end web solutions for client projects.
• Developed admin dashboards and internal tools to streamline business operations, including customer onboarding and data management systems.
• Delivered client-specific platforms, including a restaurant web system for menu management and online presence, and a membership-based platform for student management with Stripe-powered recurring payments and uniform sales.
• Built and launched digital product experiences, including payment integrations and user flows.
• Created design assets and concepts with Midjourney for rapid prototyping and branding.
• Developed reusable UI systems and components to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Designed and deployed independent web platforms, including a high-traffic site with 12,000+ annual users, validating real-world performance and user engagement.

Senior Front-End Developer — Kingston Technology

Fountain Valley, CA · July 2017 to February 2023

Started as Creative Specialist · Promoted to Senior Front-End Developer

• Contributed to the redesign, rebuild, and relaunch of Kingston’s global website as part of a cross-functional UX team spanning research, design, CMS, and engineering.
• Developed, centralized, and maintained responsive UI components and interactive product experiences used across a high-traffic, enterprise-scale platform.
• Led the transition of production front-end codebases to React-based architectures, improving scalability and long-term maintainability.
• Built and maintained design systems and living style guides, enabling consistent UI patterns across teams and partner agencies.
• Created polished UI animations and interactive experiences using GSAP, SVG, CSS3, and Three.js.
• Collaborated closely with designers, UX researchers, backend developers, and marketing teams to improve usability, performance, and visual quality.
• Emphasized clean, accessible, and reusable front-end code to support efficient design-to-development workflows.

Senior Front-End Developer — Apollo Interactive

El Segundo, CA · May 2014 to July 2017

Started as Web Producer · Promoted to Senior Front-End Developer

• Managed and mentored a team of web producers, ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent projects.
• Worked closely with the Creative Director to design and build conversion-focused, user-centered web experiences.
• Collaborated with account managers, analysts, SEM specialists, and developers to optimize performance and lead generation.
• Applied conversion-centered design principles to improve landing page engagement and effectiveness.
• Designed and developed responsive websites using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, ensuring cross-device and cross-browser consistency.
• Contributed to branding and digital experiences across insurance verticals including Health, Medicare, Life, Auto, Education, and Mortgage.

Interactive Design Intern — Hamagami / Carroll Inc.

Los Angeles, CA · 2013 to 2014

• Designed interactive digital assets as deliverables for the agency’s creative teams, including animated web banners and lightweight interactive digital web experiences.