Anabelle Handdoek

Senior Software Architect

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About Me

Senior Software Architect and Full Stack Engineer with 15+ years of experience building accessible (WCAG/ARIA, ADA, AODA, Section 508), high-performance, and secure (OWASP) web applications. Proficient in React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and passionate about open source, Artificial Intelligence, web3 & DeFi.

Founder of ∞manos and creator of award-winning digital experiences like Colombia’s Peace Process Open Library. Experienced as a contractor, consultant, and company owner, leading projects of all sizes and serving millions of users.

Currently at Publicis Groupe, delivering impactful solutions for global clients. Lifelong learner, self-motivated, and always exploring the latest in FOSS and technology.

Contact Information

  • Location:
    Bogotá, CO
    E-mail:
    ana@8manos.com

Languages

  • Spanish (Native)
  • English (Bilingual C1)
  • French (A2)
  • Japanese (Basic)

Personal Projects

TetrisTwist screenshot
TetrisTwist
Three.jsWebGLReactTypeScript

A 3D puzzle game combining Tetris mechanics with Rubik's Cube rotations and perspective shifts inspired by Fez.

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Multiplayer Snake screenshot
Multiplayer Snake
Socket.IOCanvas APINode.jsReact

Real-time multiplayer implementation of the classic Snake game with competitive gameplay and leaderboards.

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Skills & Expertise

Frontend Development

Expertise in modern accessible and secure frontend development using TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Vue.js. Proficient with web3 libraries including web3.js and Ethers.js for blockchain interaction. Strong foundation in core HTML, CSS, and JavaScript including Three.js and d3.js interactive data visualizations.

GIT / TDD / CI - CD Pipelines

Project Management and version control including Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration and Continuous Development Pipelines with full unit, e2e testing coverage with a focus on code quality, regression prevention and maintainability.

Backend & Blockchain

Experience in backend development using Node.js, Python, and PHP, including building custom REST/GraphQL APIs. Familiarity with smart contract development using Solidity and MCP server creation for LLMs.

Professional Experience

Senior Experience Technology Engineer at Razorfish

Nov 2023–Present

Creating and enhancing complex user interfaces making them look simple and work seamlessly for global enterprise clients serving more than 120 Million Users, works with cutting edge technologies and worldwide talent. Focused on adding value to every project and ensuring top notch UX/UI and full compliance with WCAG AA accessibility standards while following OWASP security guidelines.

Serving on the leadership team for the PGD OnChain community, engineering intelligent automation through agentic workflows and promoting innovation by nurturing talent in frontier technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Web3, Smart Contracts, and various Metaverses for internal and client's projects. Mentoring junior engineers, organizing tech talks, and designing AI-driven automation projects.

Senior Experience Technology Engineer at Publicis Groupe

Jun 2022–Present

Senior Experience Technology Engineer (Oct 2023 - Present):

Created best-in-class user interfaces for major global brands (including Publicis Global Delivery and Razorfish), adhering to AA accessibility, legal, and security standards. Integrating front-end and back-end systems, implementing performance optimization techniques, working with designers and product managers to create user-centered products, and mentoring junior engineers.

Senior Front-End Engineer (Jun 2022 - Oct 2023):

Developed and maintained outstanding user interfaces for major global companies using React and TypeScript. Key contributions included updating major brand's ecommerce sites to increase accessibility, conversion and user retention and implement detailed tracking to verify outcomes with reliable data. Gained expertise in emerging technologies and improved technical abilities through challenging projects.

Web Developer at La Gente Del Común

Jun 2013–Jun 2022

Technical lead and full stack web developer for social, artistic, and environmentally focused projects including the open library for Colombia's Peace Process. Developed JSON API backends as well as D3.js data visualizations for several clients including Universidad de los Andes and Fundación para la Libertad de Prensa.

Recently completed projects can be seen at: https://lagentedelcomun.info/

Manager / Founder at 8manos S.A.S

Sep 2010–Jul 2022

As a founder of 8manos.com software development company, worked as both a project manager and full stack developer for projects with various degrees of complexity and size, including projects for Banco de la República, Ministerio de Cultura, and Federación Nacional de Cafeteros.

Contributed to the open source space. Example projects available at: https://8manos.com/trabajo/.

Web Producer at La Cápsula ltda.

MARCH 2005–DEC 2012

As the lead web developer at La Cápsula I had the opportunity to work on challenging projects such as developing a 24/7 music streaming service at Radio Cápsula. As well as high impact projects for companies like dynamo.net and its several movies and Universidad Politécnico Gran Colombiano among others. Always pushing the boundaries of what was possible with web technologies at the time and striving for high quality results for our clients.

Education

JavaScript: TDD y pruebas unitarias avanzado

Udemy

Vue.js esencial

Udemy

Ethereum for Developers Course

Platzi

Epic React

Kent C Dodds, LLC

Scrum Fundamentals Certified

ScrumStudy.com

Scrum Fundamentals Certified Course.

Fotógrafo Profesional Digital

LaSalle College Vancouver

Digital photography technical education.

Profesional en Fotografía

Corporación Universitaria Taller 5

Analog Photography and Graphic Design.

Awards & Featured Projects

Notable projects:

  • PautaVisible Government Transparency Platform: (pautavisible.org)
    • Engineered the frontend for this award-winning platform, focusing on complex data visualization (D3.js) and secure handling of public datasets. Utilized React and Node.js to deliver insights into government PautaVisible. Recognized for promoting transparency.
  • 45 Salón Nacional de Artistas Digital Exhibition: (45sna.com)
    • Developed Colombia's first interactive digital art exhibition website. Focused on performance optimization for rich media content and ensuring cross-browser compatibility using Next.js.

Awards & Recognition:

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