Kayla Martinez

Software Developer building thoughtful solutions through code and creativity.

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About Me

I find my sweet spot where code meets creativity. I work well in any environment and enjoy collaboration. I prefer simple solutions, but I'm not afraid to think outside of the box. I'm driven by continuous learning, and inspired by those making a real difference.

Experience

Frontend Developer - Juniper by IMC

Collaborated across engineering, design, and product teams to deliver a greenfield project from concept. Helped define the frontend architecture and development standards, ensuring scalable and maintainable code. Engaged in daily Agile ceremonies, offering thoughtful input that strengthened team alignment and velocity.

March 2022 – April 2023

Frontend Developer - CareMax

Worked closely with UX and product leads to design interfaces tailored for elderly users, focusing on readability, clear navigation, and assistive accessibility. Attended weekly sprint meetings with leadership to align development scope with user needs and strategic goals. Built clean, scalable frontend solutions using JavaScript, contributing to a more intuitive and accessible user experience. Fostered a collaborative environment by bridging communication between design and engineering teams to improve user centered thinking.

May 2023 – February 2024

Software Engineer - Brainstation

Participated in curriculum development and technical content updates for full stack software engineering programs, incorporating modern web standards, frontend best practices, and real world workflows (CI/CD, Git Flow, Agile, etc). Advised and coached junior engineers on debugging strategies, decision making, and code quality to foster growth toward production level developer roles. Delivered technical deep dives and live coding sessions for developers in training in an accelerated environment with a focus on clarity, technical dept, and industry relevance. Collaborated with product, design, and business stakeholders to develop hands-on, project based exercises that simulate cross functional team dynamics and real world development lifecycles.

February 2024 – Present

Projects

Study Buddy

A digital study companion that allows you to create flashcards yourself or by leveraging OpenAI’s API to generate flashcards on the topic of your choice and simulate study sessions with an interactive quiz mode.

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If you're interested to learn more about what I'm working on, or would like to connect, follow the links below! If you think I'd be a great addition to your team, send me an email. No spam please (unless its that kind that comes from a can).