Eduard Canal Mercader

Hello! I am Eduard Canal, and I’m a frontend web developer with 2 years of experience specializing in building high-quality, user-friendly web applications.

My primary expertise lies in JavaScript and React, with advanced skills in React and intermediate experience in Next.js. Additionally, I work with SCSS and Tailwind CSS to create visually engaging and responsive designs.

One of my recent projects was a single-page application (SPA) for an e-commerce platform in the paper industry, where I focused on building a seamless shopping experience.

I enjoy working collaboratively in team environments and am dedicated to optimizing and maintaining applications to ensure smooth, reliable performance and a positive user experience.

I’m always open to new challenges and opportunities to expand my skills and make meaningful contributions. If you’re looking for someone who is committed to high-quality frontend development and continuous improvement, I’d be thrilled to connect!

Experience

UP Te Impulsa

Front end web developer

04/2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Front-End Development and User Experience Optimization: Focused on creating responsive, user-centered websites while actively improving the user experience through iterative design and implementation. Participated in decision-making processes to enhance designs and responsiveness across various devices.

Proactive UI/UX Testing: Conducted thorough UI/UX tests to refine functionality and anticipate potential usability issues, ensuring a seamless and intuitive experience for end users.

Comprehensive Technical Documentation: Created detailed project documentation, including design principles, coding standards, and user manuals, to ensure clarity, consistency, and effective team collaboration.

Custom Feature Development: Designed and implemented tailored solutions, such as form validation systems and breadcrumb navigation, enhancing functionality and interactivity.

E-Commerce Platform Management: Led the creation and maintenance of an online shopping platform, driving updates, feature improvements, and performance optimizations to meet user needs and business objectives.

Remote Work Excellence: Delivered high-quality results while working in fully remote setups, showcasing exceptional time management, communication, and collaboration skills.

Team Collaboration and Mentorship: Mentored junior developers, fostering team growth and contributing to a collaborative work environment.

Key concepts: Front-end development, Responsive websites, Junior mentoring, Project documentation, Custom module development (e.g., form validation, breadcrumb navigation), Online shopping platform creation and maintenance, Remote work management and collaboration

Technologies used: React, Next.js, JavaScript, CSS, SASS, SCSS, Redux, HTML, Github (Git), Bash, Linux, Yarn, Bootstrap

Education

Full Stack Web Development Full-Time Course

09/2022 - 11/2022 (2 months)

During my time at Ironhack, an intensive Web Development bootcamp, I gained advanced technical skills and crucial knowledge in programming, web design, and application development.
Throughout the course, I worked on real-world projects using the most in-demand technologies in the industry, such as JavaScript, React, Node.js, MongoDB, and version control tools like Git.

The Ironhack program provided me with a solid foundation in both frontend and backend development, enabling me to build interactive and efficient web applications. I worked with technologies like HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript on the frontend, and built servers and APIs with Node.js and Express on the backend. Additionally, I gained experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB and integrated third-party services.

One of the most valuable aspects of this experience was the opportunity to collaborate in teams, tackle real-world development challenges, and apply agile practices, such as scrum. I also had the chance to present my final project, which helped me improve my communication and presentation skills when working with clients and technical teams.

This intensive bootcamp not only broadened my technical knowledge but also enhanced my adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and ability to work under pressure—skills that are essential in the web development field.

Key concepts: Responsive Design, Authentication and Autorization, Version control, Collaborative Working, Pair programming, Project-based learning, Problem solving, Teamwork, Effective communication, Adaptability, Full stack design and development, Web application implementation, Testing (Unit testing, Integration testing), Code versioning, Performance improvement (code optimization)

Technologies learned: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), React.js, Bootstrap, Node.js, Express.js, API REST, JWT, MongoDB, Mongoose, Git/GitHub, Terminal, Visual Studio Code, Postman

Recomendations

Xavier Carrera Gimbert

Full stack web developer (React, Nextjs, Nodejs, Prisma, Postgress...)

Xavier worked with Eduard on the same team

I had the pleasure of working with Eduard, and I can confidently say he is an exceptional professional and an even better teammate. As a highly skilled frontend programmer, Eduard is not only adept at navigating rapidly changing environments but also demonstrates an incredible ability to learn and adapt quickly.

One of Eduard's most impressive qualities is his ability to tackle difficult challenges. Time and again, he has taken on tasks that seemed insurmountable to others, only to exceed all expectations with his innovative solutions and determination. His resilience and technical expertise are truly remarkable.

Eduard is also a master of constructive feedback. He knows how to give thoughtful, actionable advice and graciously accepts feedback with the goal of improving every project he works on. This quality, combined with his respectful and cheerful nature, makes him a fantastic collaborator. Working with Eduard is always a pleasure; his sense of humor and positive attitude create an environment where everyone feels supported and motivated.

I wholeheartedly recommend Eduard for any position or project. He will not only deliver exceptional results but will also uplift and inspire the team around him.

Clara Pinillos

Clara was advising Eduard at Ironhack

Eduard has been an exemplary student and coachee at Ironhack. His high energy, hard working spirit and passion for learning and coding have made him one of the best in his Web Development cohort, both for his tech and personal skills. He listens carefully, executes with great care and attention to detail and accepts feedback to only better himself more. Any team will be lucky to have Eduard as a member and I would recommend him without any doubt!