Brian Moreno — Software Engineer

Full-Stack Development · AI Applications · Cloud Infrastructure · Automation

About

I am a self-taught software engineer with 5 years of freelance experience building web applications, marketplaces, dashboards, automation systems, business platforms and AI-powered products. I started programming in 2020 through independent study, technical documentation, online professional training and real-world freelance projects. My experience grew gradually from basic websites and landing pages to full-stack applications, cloud deployments, automation systems, AI-powered features and scalable business platforms.

Work authorization: United States citizen, authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Languages: English (Professional Working Proficiency), Spanish (Native).

Experience (2020–2026)

2020 — Junior Web Developer: Built landing pages, responsive websites and basic client websites using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
2021 — Junior Front-End Developer: Built interactive interfaces with React, reusable components and REST API integrations.
2022 — Junior Full-Stack Developer: Developed full-stack applications with React, Node.js, databases, authentication and payment integrations.
2023 — Full-Stack Developer: Built business applications, dashboards, cloud deployments, backend APIs and automation workflows.
2024 — Mid-Level Full-Stack Developer: Developed CRM systems, SaaS-style platforms, marketplaces and scalable client applications.
2025–2026 — Mid-Level Software Engineer: Building modern full-stack products with AI features, cloud infrastructure, automation, cybersecurity fundamentals and scalable architecture.

Flagship Technical Projects

Six interactive demo builds (not client work) that show how I engineer real software. Each is a working mini-product running on mock data with real state and logic — modeled on the interaction design of world-class apps, then rebuilt from scratch.

Insight — Product Analytics — Real-time revenue and product analytics with time-range recompute, animated charts, plan breakdown and a live event stream. React, TypeScript, Recharts, Node.js, PostgreSQL.
Orbit — Issue Tracker — Keyboard-first issue tracker with a command palette (Cmd/Ctrl+K), drag-and-drop Kanban board, priorities, labels and instant status changes. React, TypeScript, cmdk, Framer Motion.
Nova — AI Assistant — Chat copilot with token-by-token streamed answers, a local keyword-matched knowledge base, code rendering and multiple conversations. React, TypeScript, Streaming UI, OpenAI API.
Cadence — Music Streaming — Music player driven by a real Web Audio synthesis engine with a live AnalyserNode frequency visualizer, scrubbable seek bar and transport controls. React, TypeScript, Web Audio API, Canvas.
Quill — Block Editor — Block-based document editor with a slash (/) command menu, headings, to-dos, drag-to-reorder, keyboard block flow and live word count. React, TypeScript, contentEditable, Framer Motion.
Nest — Stay Marketplace — Stays marketplace with category filters, sorting, a listing detail view and a real date-range booking engine that prices a stay from dates, guests and fees. React, TypeScript, react-day-picker, date-fns.

Skills

Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, HTML5, CSS3
Frontend: React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Responsive Design, UI Components, State Management
Backend: Node.js, Express, Django, Flask, REST APIs, Authentication, Authorization
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Firebase, Supabase
Cloud: AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Vercel, Docker, Deployment
AI: OpenAI API, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, AI Assistants, Automation
Security: Authentication, Authorization, Role-Based Access Control, Secure Routes, Password Reset, Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Tools: Git, GitHub, VS Code, Postman, Stripe, API Documentation

Certifications

Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate — 2023
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate — 2023
Google AI Professional Certificate — 2026

Contact

Open to software engineering roles, full-stack development roles, junior/mid-level engineering opportunities and technical interviews. Email: brian20work@gmail.com.