Award-Winning Technologist
Building seamless, secure & scalable solutions... One app at a time.
Trusted by many great organizations
Hi, I'm
Emily
Portalatín-Méndez
Available for new opportunities
A technology professional dedicated to driving transformative digital solutions across public and private sectors.
With 8+ years of expertise in software development, systems design, and cloud architecture, I leverage emerging technologies like blockchain and deep learning to create scalable, innovative applications that make meaningful organizational impact.
Master's Degree (2025 - 2026)
Information Systems, CUNY Baruch College
Bachelor's Degree (2010 - 2025)
Computer Science, CUNY Lehman College
Work Experience
A journey through my professional career, highlighting key roles and achievements that have shaped my expertise.
Web Developer
Club Crochet
Managing project deliverables directly with the Founder/CEO, Operations Manager, and Lead Web Developer to create and execute design plans. Established resources, integrations, and documentation for newly introduced projects for enhanced communication between teams.
Technology Manager
Evrica Technologies Inc.
Leading a team of 5 developers in building scalable web applications using NextJS, TailwindCSS, and Supabase. Determined hybrid monolithic & microservices architecture that improved system performance by 40% and reduced deployment time by 60%
Software Web Developer III
NASA | National Aeronautics & Space Agency
Office of NASA End-User Services for Innovation & Transformation (NEST) on project deliverables with impact on 50,000+ NASA database users. Managed distributed ServiceNow communications upon issuance of 25+ support tickets per month while contributing to user story developments. Developed onboarding and training materials for junior developers, introducing agile methodologies & software engineering best practices.
Lead Software Engineer
Arkham Storage Inc.
Directed business development, technical documentation, and team onboarding processes to drive startup success during initial market launch. Utilized JavaScript, React.js, and Electron for Desktop App via Github and Google Cloud platforms to achieve company goals.
IT Analyst
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure
Geospatial information systems analytics managed within ServiceNow instances. Established onboarding documentation, mentorship, and training for junior developers.
InfoTech Manager
5 Star Signals International
Started my professional journey analyzing apps and learning industry best practices. Gained experience in version control, agile methodologies, and collaborative development workflows.
Technical Expertise
Leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build scalable, performant, and modern web applications
Next.js
Full-stack React framework for building modern web applications with server-side rendering and static generation
TailwindCSS
Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development with consistent design systems and responsive layouts
Supabase
Open-source Firebase alternative providing database, authentication, and real-time subscriptions
JavaScript
Enables interactive interfaces, client-side logic, and seamless full stack development across the modern web
Python
Versatile programming language for backend development, data analysis, and automation scripting
NPM
Node Package Manager for managing JavaScript dependencies and streamlining development workflows
Professional Projects
A showcase of professional web development projects featuring cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions
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Independent Projects
A collection of personal passion projects exploring innovative technologies and creative solutions
Awards
A curated collection of professional recognitions and achievements highlighting excellence in technology and innovation
Best Presentation
Recognized for innovative public speaking at Lehman College
IEEE WiSC Scholar
Growing the technical community of women in services computing worldwide
Perfect Pitch Winner
Pitching competition demonstrating an AI job search application
Sponsored Winner
Global blockchain competition building decentralized apps for social impact
Blackstone Scholar
Demonstrated public speaking and leadership skills among 500+ students
Grand Prize Winner
Designing and programming a Biometric Authentication Blockchain Solution
Best Presentation
Recognized for innovative public speaking at Lehman College
IEEE WiSC Scholar
Growing the technical community of women in services computing worldwide
Perfect Pitch Winner
Pitching competition demonstrating an AI job search application
Sponsored Winner
Global blockchain competition building decentralized apps for social impact
Blackstone Scholar
Demonstrated public speaking and leadership skills among 500+ students
Grand Prize Winner
Designing and programming a Biometric Authentication Blockchain Solution