I'm Noel Lopez—a frontend engineer who started with a design degree. I've spent 8+ years building production UIs at companies like Cisco, translating design vision into functional code. I understand both the designer's intent and the engineering constraints, which helps me build interfaces that work well and look great.

My technical foundation includes React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Angular, with a focus on accessibility, responsive design, and component architecture. At Cisco, I built UI features for Control Hub, an enterprise collaboration platform deployed globally, where I developed complex workflows and collaborated with cross-functional teams.

I stepped back from full-time engineering in 2022 to support family priorities. Starting December 2025, I completed an intensive technical ramp-up on modern React patterns, TypeScript, and testing frameworks. I've built several projects and I'm ready to contribute to meaningful work.

When I'm not designing or coding, you'll usually find me hanging out with my wife and kids or working on DJ-style mixes—a hobby that lets me explore rhythm, flow, and creativity in a different medium. It's a fun counterbalance to my other work.