Hi, my name is

Raul Catalan

Full-Stack Web Developer / Software Engineer

Turning ideas into interactive, user-friendly web applications with a focus on modern technologies.

About

My coding journey started when I enrolled in my first computer science course in college. I quickly fell in love with coding, captivated by the endless opportunities to learn and explore. Each area of computer science felt like an infinite rabbit hole, full of depth and complexity. By the time I graduated, I had the privilege of building web applications for companies committed to making a positive impact in the local community.

Today, I contribute to the web application at Thaddeus Resource Center, a non-profit dedicated to supporting women and children in times of need. In my free time, I enjoy developing web applications and tools, especially those that intersect with the gaming industry.

When I’m not coding, you can find me playing Super Smash Bros with friends, meal prepping, working out, or spending quality time with my loved ones.

Experience

  • July 2024 - Present

    Web Development Intern, Thaddeus Resource Center

    At Thaddeus Resource Center, I improved a legacy codebase by fixing critical bugs that increased browser read rates by 50,000/day. I developed responsive interfaces with Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS, managed Firebase interactions, and contributed to server-side logic with Node.js, all while collaborating in an Agile/SCRUM environment.

    • JavaScript
    • TypeScript
    • React
    • Next.js
    • TailwindCSS
    • Node.js
    • HTML & CSS

Projects

  • Weather App

    A Front-End Application that consumes API and displays it for the end-user.

    • React
    • JavaScript
    • HTML
    • CSS
    • NextJS
    • TailwindCSS

  • Personal Portfolio

    My Personal Portfolio that I built with Next.js. Mostly to showcase my technical experience, projects, and provide my socials. :)

    • Next.js
    • React
    • TypeScript
    • Tailwind CSS
    • HTML
    • CSS