Sara Baqla
Full Stack Developer — React, React Native, Next.js
Crafting exceptional digital experiences with modern technologies. Passionate about creating scalable applications that make a difference.
Meet Sara
I'm a full stack developer with 3+ years of professional experience building dynamic, modern, scalable applications.
My background in ecology research and teaching sharpens my communication and analytical skills, making me as comfortable bridging teams as I am writing code.
When I'm not coding, you'll find me outdoors, reading, or playing trumpet. Always learning, always building.
Core Skills
Featured Work
A showcase of applications I've built. The portfolio reflects both freelance ventures and select professional projects from my career journey.
Latest Articles
Thoughts, learnings, and insights from my journey in tech.
A proposed solution for being productive and staying motivated.
Early UI screenshots, iNaturalist observations, and the database decisions shaping the IMRS project.
The WHY and possible HOW behind IMRS Biodiversity Explorer.
Education & Experience
A timeline of my professional career and educational background.
Full Stack Developer
Partnered with clients like National Geographic and Core Spaces to deliver performant, CMS-driven web experiences. Developed Next.js components and Craft CMS integrations, provided PR/code review feedback, and translated intricate designs into responsive, engaging sites.
Junior Software Developer
Built and launched web and mobile apps in React and React Native, integrating Firebase and MongoDB for secure, scalable performance. Designed intuitive interfaces with Figma and Material UI, and ensured quality through end-to-end testing and clear team documentation.
Software Developer
Collaborated in Chingu’s Voyage 41 to build an accessible travel planning app focused on inclusive design. In a separate sprint, developed a Pomodoro timer app with a partner, sharpening React skills and applying Agile workflows to improve time management and collaboration.
Web Development Certificate
Robotics Teacher
Elementary Music Specialist
AIM Technician
Trail Worker
Teaching Assistant
Graduate Field Researcher
M.S. Biological Sciences
B.S. Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Let's Connect
Get In Touch
I'm always interested in new opportunities, interesting projects, and great conversations.
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