Nice to meet you
What I do
Design Tools + Systems
I maintain Charm, an open-source design system that is made up of headless, accessible web components.
I am building net-new web components, creating code plans, and engineering release workflows and pipelines.
Accessibility
I engineer accessibility into production and prototyping code, ensuring products work with assistive technologies before they ship. This means validating compatibility with screen readers, 400% magnification, keyboard-only navigation, voice control, and high contrast modes.
Prototyping + Web Development
I develop highly interactive prototypes , collaborating with designers, researchers, and PMs, to gather feedback from user studies and ship tested features.
I’m also the lead engineer for Microsoft’s Inclusive Design Website 2.0, which released earlier this year.
Driven by challenge
I'm a Salvadoran American passionate about being playful, curious, and bringing people together. Growing up, I had no clear picture of the future I was working toward. I just knew it would be something that would inspire and challenge me, while also bringing a sense of stability, fulfillment and joy.
I first discovered computer science in high school through MIT's MOSTEC program. It was tough! I had never experienced such academic rigor. But by proactively seeking support, I persevered.
“I can, and I will”
For undergrad, I attended Columbia University's School of Engineering, majoring in Computer Science with a focus on applications.
As a first-generation college student, I struggled navigating higher education. With the support of friends, family, and my Columbia community, I gained the confidence to embrace difficult challenges and push forward.