Hi! I'm Jonathan Manas aka. Athan, a passionate Front-end Developer based in the Philippines.
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Being part of different teams enabled me to contribute to the development of projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies, ensuring optimal experiences for end-users.
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myosh
Environmental, Health and Safety Management (EHS) Cloud-based SoftwareRole: Lead Front-end Developer
URL: myosh.com
Tech: React Redux Zustand SWR React Hook Form Recharts
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Fox Ad Solutions
Sales and MarketingRole: Lead Front-end Developer
URL: foxadsolutions.com
Tech: WordPress React Zustand
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Party City
Retail chain corporationRole: Lead Front-end Developer
URL: partycity.com
Tech: Salesforce Demandware Amplience Storybook Handlebars Web Components
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Griffin Catalyst
Philanthropy siteRole: Lead Front-end Developer
URL: griffincatalyst.org
Tech: WordPress TypeScript
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New York City EDC
Non-profit organizationRole: Senior Front-end Developer
URL: edc.nyc
Tech: Drupal Twig Pattern Lab
The Webby Awards (2020) - Honoree - Websites and Mobile Sites Government & Civil Innovation
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National Council on Aging
Charitable organizationRole: Senior Front-end Developer
URL: ncoa.org
Tech: Kentico CMS
W3 Awards (2021) - Best in Show - General Websites-Associations
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Others:
Giffords
Social activism organizationRole: Senior Front-end Developer
URL: giffords.org
Tech: WordPress Gutenberg React Contentful
The Webby Awards (2022) - Honoree - Websites and Mobile Sites Activism
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Remi by Allspring Global Investments
Asset Management Portfolio PortalRole: Senior Front-end Developer
URL: allspringglobal.com
Tech: React Zustand React Hook Form SWR Storybook
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Responsible Time-Off (RTO)
Internal PTO Management PortalRole: Senior Front-end Developer
Tech: React Styled Components
Appreciations
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As a developer.
“Athan has shown the leadership we expect him to be. He took on the most complicated tasks and turned them into exceptional features of the project. His meticulousness was vital in developing with little to no UI issues. He was vocal on bringing up issues, and expressing possible solutions to the team's problems."
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As a team player.
"Jonathan takes the time to really understand what's being asked. Whether working with designers, UX, client, or backend teams, he doesn't just take the easy road out of a discussion."
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As a team leader.
“Having worked with Athan on two projects, I could say, in my opinion, that he is one of the top developers in the company. He was highlighted as an effective team leader, supportive of everyone, and always offering advice that he believes will improve the team's efficiency - all while continuing to demonstrate competence in completing tasks as accurately and promptly as he can."
Career Journey
I began as a Web Designer in an era when Front-end wasn't a prominent focus.
Over time, I've contributed to different teams, taking on positions as both a Senior Developer and Team Lead, offering lasting solutions to front-end performance challenges.
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for detailed work information.
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Senior Front-end Developer
2023 - 2024Worked with a global vendor of cloud-based HSEQ Management SaaS, to transform and elevate software functionality across multiple enterprise modules while also overseeing maintenance tasks. Offered technical advice to enhance old applications, ensuring optimal performance and meeting client needs.
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Senior Front-end Developer / Unit Team Lead
2018 - 2023Turned designs into user-friendly, responsive web applications. Guided the front-end team to uphold code standards and ensure the maintainability and scalability of each project through code reviews and knowledge sharing. Provided technical and practical career support to junior developers while taking a leadership role in overseeing their work.
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Front-end Developer (Software Engineer II)
2016 - 2018Managed the front-end specifications to guarantee accessibility and functionality of web applications for both public and private enterprises. Ensured compatibility across various browsers, addressing the diverse user base and enhancing the user experience on multiple platforms.
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Senior Front-end Developer / Team Lead
2011 - 2015Developed scalable, responsive websites using proficient front-end tools and industry standards. Contributed to technical planning, task scheduling, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Established development guidelines to improve production workflow and ensure client satisfaction. Actively participated in the recruitment process, contributing to hiring new team members to strengthen and expand the project team.
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Web Master / Graphic Artist / Marketing Manager
2007 - 2010Oversaw the upkeep of the company website, including content creation. Led the Marketing and Advertising Department in the development and execution of comprehensive marketing and advertising campaigns and strategies. Managed trade exhibitions and events, ensuring successful execution. Generated emailers, online newsletters, and print collaterals to support the company's promotional efforts.
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Others:
Resource Speaker / Trainer
ReactJS Training (May 30 - June 01, 2018) Phoenix One Knowledge SolutionsActed as a temporary instructor to a group of developers venturing into React for the first time. Provided training to facilitate introduction and understanding of React development principles.
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I studied Psychology and taught myself to code. Since 2005, my journey has been all about professional web design and development. My success as a Front-end Developer comes from combining insights from Psychology, creative thinking, and a strong interest in logic and human behavior. This unique combination gives me a distinctive edge in my approach to development.
Understanding the breadth of the Front-end spectrum, my usual emphasis lies in CSS, UX, web performance, and Accessibility. And as a proponent of clear and sustainable code, I lean towards CSS methodologies such as BEM, OOCSS, SMACSS, and Atomic Design as my preferred approaches.
- Redux
- Handlebars
- Jest
- Salesforce
- Electron
- Figma
- Docker
Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Far Eastern University, Manila
Personal Milestones
Run 102KM Bataan Death March (BDM) Ultramarathon - Philippines (2012)
Climbed Mt. Kinabalu - Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (2013)
Get in touch
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/athanph
Github: github.com/athanph
Email: jonathanmanas@gmail.com
Facebook: Front-end Notes
First memories of the web: 1999, my very first Yahoo email; GeoCities, Netscape, webpage using MS FrontPage. Happy 25th Birthday Web! #web25
— Jonathan Manas (@athanph) March 11, 2014