Julio
Independent Flutter developer · Naperville, IL

Julio

I was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and my journey into technology started with a deep desire to create something impactful—something that could reach and benefit people worldwide. I learned English as my second language in high school, which later helped me transition when my parents sent me to the U.S. in 2015 to pursue a Computer Science degree at DePaul University in Chicago.

During my studies, I honed my skills in software development, problem-solving, and user-centric design, ultimately graduating in 2019. While in college, I landed an internship at Ensighten, where I gained hands-on experience in software development. After graduating, I secured my first role as a Flutter developer at Semy, marking the start of my career in mobile app development.

In 2024, I became a U.S. citizen, a milestone in both my personal and professional journey. When I’m not at work, I enjoy honing my skills, exploring new technologies, and working on ideas that keep me learning and growing as a developer.

Experience

Independent Flutter developer

2024 - present

Semy

Flutter Developer Aug 2021 - Oct 2024
  • Replaced AngularJS Code: Modernized the UI by replacing the legacy AngularJS codebase with Flutter, enabling improved responsiveness and efficiency.
  • API Integration: Integrated APIs using Dart to fetch Vendor product data, simplifying accessibility for Users through the Flutter-based UI.
  • Cross-Platform Compatibility: Collaborated in developing Flutter-driven screens to provide an improved experience for current and new Semy Users on Android and iOS mobile devices.

Overall, these enhancements and updates resulted in a more user-friendly and feature-rich web and mobile application for vendors and Semy users.

Ensighten

Internship Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
  • Front-End Development Expertise (Angular.js): Designed and developed user-friendly web interfaces with Angular.js, ensuring an intuitive platform for data access.
  • API Architecture (Spring Boot): Architected a robust service layer through Spring Boot, facilitating seamless retrieval of critical metrics from internal APIs.
  • Data Visualization Proficiency (Highcharts): Transformed raw client reporting data into compelling visual narratives, leveraging the Highcharts library to create interactive charts that enhance user access to vital reporting insights.