gaboesquivel 4.3.0 → 5.1.0

package/dist/content/projects/4tius-fitness-data-tracker.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "4Tius Fitness Data Tracker"
 slug: "4tius-fitness-data-tracker"
-description: "The 4Tius app is a centralized platform for monitoring fitness data, integrating with Fitbit. It includes a web dashboard and API.\n As a Fullstack software engineer, I led the development of both the web application and backend systems, ensuring seamless integration and user-friendly functionality."
+description: "A Fitbit-connected fitness data platform with a responsive analytics dashboard and secure API."
 tech:
   - NodeJS
   - AWS
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ achievements:
   - Built a responsive web dashboard for real-time analytics and monitoring.
   - Implemented secure API endpoints for efficient data communication.
 story:
-  - The 4Tius app is a centralized platform for monitoring fitness data, integrating with Fitbit. It includes a web dashboard and API. As a Fullstack software engineer, I led the development of both the web application and backend systems, ensuring seamless integration and user-friendly functionality.
+  - The 4Tius app is a Fitbit-connected fitness data platform with a web dashboard and API. I led the web application and the backend that ingested device data.
   - I designed a responsive web dashboard for real-time fitness analytics and monitoring, allowing users to track their progress effectively. The Fitbit integration ensured accurate and current data throughout the application.
   - The implementation included secure API endpoints for efficient communication between the app and fitness devices. The project focused on making fitness data more accessible and actionable for users through technology.
 order: 30
@@ -31,5 +31,4 @@ year: 2013
 
 # 4Tius Fitness Data Tracker
 
-The 4Tius app is a centralized platform for monitoring fitness data, integrating with Fitbit. It includes a web dashboard and API.
- As a Fullstack software engineer, I led the development of both the web application and backend systems, ensuring seamless integration and user-friendly functionality.
+A Fitbit-connected fitness data platform with a responsive analytics dashboard and secure API.

package/dist/content/projects/amc-yeah-tv-facebook-app.md

@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 ---
 title: "AMC Yeah TV Facebook App"
 slug: "amc-yeah-tv-facebook-app"
-description: "An online movie streaming service allows watching movies in chapters with detailed information and interactive games.\n I was responsible for the frontend architecture design, integrating the game app with Facebook and the backoffice system with Brightcove web services for video streaming and editing."
+description: "An interactive movie-streaming experience with chapter navigation, Facebook integration, in-player content, and Brightcove tooling."
+role: "Lead UI Engineer"
 tech:
   - PHP
   - Facebook API
@@ -13,7 +14,6 @@ tech:
 type:
   - full-time
   - lead
-  - featured
   - frontend
   - institution
 link: "http://yeahtv.com"
@@ -22,18 +22,17 @@ image: "https://gaboesquivel.com/images/work/yeahtv.jpg"
 
 images: []
 achievements:
-  - Designed and built a scalable frontend architecture for an interactive movie experience.
-  - Integrated Brightcove video streaming API for seamless movie playback.
-  - Implemented Facebook API features for user engagement and monetization.
+  - Designed and built the frontend architecture for an interactive movie player.
+  - Integrated Brightcove for streaming, chapter playback, and back-office editing.
+  - Implemented Facebook API features for identity, sharing, and in-player content.
 story:
-  - An online movie streaming service allows watching movies in chapters with detailed information and interactive games. I was responsible for the frontend architecture design, integrating the game app with Facebook and the backoffice system with Brightcove web services for video streaming and editing.
-  - I built a scalable and interactive platform that focused on user engagement through video playback and social features. The implementation used the Brightcove API for streaming functionality and content management.
-  - The project combined entertainment content with technical features to create an interactive viewing experience. The integration with Facebook's platform allowed for social sharing and user identification within the application.
+  - "YEAH! was AMC's interactive streaming movie service: classic genre films with chapter navigation and bonus content inside the player. As Lead UI Engineer I owned the frontend architecture."
+  - "I integrated the player with Facebook for identity and sharing, and the back office with Brightcove for streaming and editing. Each curated film carried hundreds of interactive elements: trivia, interviews, quizzes."
+  - The work sat between a creative team and a backend team. The screen had to play the film and the extras without fighting the player.
 order: 22
 year: 2012
 ---
 
 # AMC Yeah TV Facebook App
 
-An online movie streaming service allows watching movies in chapters with detailed information and interactive games.
- I was responsible for the frontend architecture design, integrating the game app with Facebook and the backoffice system with Brightcove web services for video streaming and editing.
+An interactive movie-streaming experience with chapter navigation, Facebook integration, in-player content, and Brightcove tooling.

package/dist/content/projects/american-express.md

@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
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 title: "American Express"
 slug: "american-express"
-description: "American Express, a Fortune 100 company with over 100M cardmembers globally and $180B+ in annual revenue, operates one of the world's largest payment networks. Their website serves millions of users daily for account management and financial services.\n My responsibility was focused on front-end development, including Object-Oriented JavaScript, AJAX for a fluid user experience, and implementing A/B Testing and usage analytics."
+description: "American Express cardmember and marketing web experiences with responsive interfaces, experimentation, and analytics."
+role: "UI Engineer"
 tech:
   - JSP (Struts)
   - Omniture
@@ -13,7 +14,6 @@ tech:
   - AJAX
 type:
   - full-time
-  - featured
   - frontend
   - institution
 link: "https://www.americanexpress.com/"
@@ -28,12 +28,11 @@ achievements:
 story:
   - At American Express, I worked on front-end development for their website where cardmembers manage financial accounts. I used Object-Oriented JavaScript and AJAX techniques to create a responsive user experience.
   - I implemented A/B testing to optimize engagement and integrated analytics for tracking usage patterns and performance. This work required understanding user needs and translating them into functional interfaces.
-  - The project involved contributing to a financial platform used by millions of cardmembers daily. My development work focused on making account management more intuitive and accessible through the web interface.
+  - "The work sat on cardmember and marketing surfaces that people used to manage accounts. I focused on making those screens clearer: comparison sliders, landing pages, and the jQuery migration from Dojo."
 order: 19
 year: 2009
 ---
 
 # American Express
 
-American Express, a Fortune 100 company with over 100M cardmembers globally and $180B+ in annual revenue, operates one of the world's largest payment networks. Their website serves millions of users daily for account management and financial services.
- My responsibility was focused on front-end development, including Object-Oriented JavaScript, AJAX for a fluid user experience, and implementing A/B Testing and usage analytics.
+American Express cardmember and marketing web experiences with responsive interfaces, experimentation, and analytics.

package/dist/content/projects/amex-money-talk.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "AMEX Money Talk"
 slug: "amex-money-talk"
-description: "The National Money Night Talk by American Express aimed to promote financial communication between parents and teenagers.\n As a Frontend Engineer, I developed the campaign's landing page, focusing on user engagement and information delivery."
+description: "An American Express family-finance campaign centered on conversations between parents and teenagers."
 tech:
   - JavaScript
   - CSS
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ image: "https://gaboesquivel.com/images/work/money-talk.jpg"
 images: []
 achievements:
   - Developed an engaging landing page to enhance user interaction.
-  - Implemented responsive design for a seamless experience across devices.
+  - Built a responsive landing page that held up on phones as well as desktops.
   - Optimized page performance to improve load times and accessibility.
 story:
   - The National Money Night Talk by American Express promoted financial communication between parents and teenagers. As a Frontend Engineer, I developed the campaign's landing page focusing on user engagement and information delivery.
@@ -28,5 +28,4 @@ year: 2010
 
 # AMEX Money Talk
 
-The National Money Night Talk by American Express aimed to promote financial communication between parents and teenagers.
- As a Frontend Engineer, I developed the campaign's landing page, focusing on user engagement and information delivery.
+An American Express family-finance campaign centered on conversations between parents and teenagers.

package/dist/content/projects/arinc-microfids.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "ARINC Microfids"
 slug: "arinc-microfids"
-description: "ARINC, now part of Collins Aerospace (a Raytheon Technologies subsidiary), is an industry leader in aviation communications and information technology serving 80% of the world's airports. Their Microfids system provides real-time flight information displays for hotels and airport businesses globally.\n My responsibilities included frontend development and system integration, ensuring a seamless display of flight information through a Ruby on Rails backend."
+description: "A realtime flight-information display for hotels and airport businesses, backed by Ruby on Rails."
 tech:
   - Ruby on Rails
   - AngularJS
@@ -18,10 +18,10 @@ image: "https://gaboesquivel.com/images/work/arinc.png"
 images: []
 achievements:
   - Developed a real-time flight information display system.
-  - Integrated Ruby on Rails backend with AngularJS for seamless data updates.
+  - Connected the Ruby on Rails backend to AngularJS so flight data updated without a page reload.
   - Optimized front-end performance for real-time user interaction.
 story:
-  - ARINC Microfids is a flight information display system for hotels and airport businesses. It integrates with a Ruby on Rails backend. My responsibilities included frontend development and system integration, ensuring a seamless display of flight information.
+  - ARINC Microfids is a flight-information display for hotels and airport businesses, backed by Ruby on Rails. I built the frontend and the integration that kept the boards current.
   - I integrated the Ruby on Rails backend with AngularJS to enable real-time data updates and user interaction. The system provides accurate and timely flight information to travelers.
   - The implementation used Faye for real-time messaging and data synchronization. This project applied web development skills to create a practical information display system for the travel industry.
 order: 35
@@ -30,5 +30,4 @@ year: 2013
 
 # ARINC Microfids
 
-ARINC, now part of Collins Aerospace (a Raytheon Technologies subsidiary), is an industry leader in aviation communications and information technology serving 80% of the world's airports. Their Microfids system provides real-time flight information displays for hotels and airport businesses globally.
- My responsibilities included frontend development and system integration, ensuring a seamless display of flight information through a Ruby on Rails backend.
+A realtime flight-information display for hotels and airport businesses, backed by Ruby on Rails.

package/dist/content/projects/asoblockchain.md

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 ---
 title: "AsoBlockchain"
 slug: "asoblockchain"
-description: "AsoBlockchain, founded in 2017, is Costa Rica's first and leading non-profit blockchain association. The organization has trained over 1000 developers, partnered with major universities like ULACIT and ADEN Business School, and played a key role in shaping national cryptocurrency regulations through collaboration with the Central Bank and other regulatory bodies. Through initiatives like TicoBlockchain conference and CriptoCantina, it has become the primary driver of blockchain adoption in Central America."
+description: "A Costa Rican nonprofit association for blockchain education, industry collaboration, events, and policy engagement."
 tech:
   - Blockchain
 type:
@@ -17,14 +17,14 @@ images:
 achievements:
   - Co-founded Costa Rica's first blockchain association in 2017.
   - Established educational partnerships with ADEN International Business School and ULACIT.
-  - Created CriptoCantinaCR, a successful weekly educational and networking initiative.
-  - Organized TicoBlockchain, Costa Rica's premier blockchain conference.
+  - Started CriptoCantinaCR, a weekly meetup that later became a formal education program.
+  - Organized TicoBlockchain, Costa Rica's first international crypto and blockchain conference.
   - Developed advocacy programs for blockchain policy and regulation.
-  - Built a vibrant community supporting blockchain innovation and adoption.
+  - Ran educational programs, industry partnerships, and community events for members.
 story:
-  - AsoBlockchain is Costa Rica's leading non-profit blockchain association, focused on fostering trust, transparency, and innovation in the country's blockchain ecosystem. As a co-founder, I helped establish the organization's core principles and strategic direction.
-  - We developed initiatives like CriptoCantina and TicoBlockchain conference to create opportunities for education and community building. Our partnerships with institutions like ADEN Business School and ULACIT expanded access to specialized blockchain education.
-  - The association participates in policy discussions and regulatory frameworks to represent members' interests while promoting responsible blockchain adoption. Our work includes educational programs, industry partnerships, and community building.
+  - AsoBlockchain is a Costa Rican nonprofit for blockchain education, industry collaboration, events, and policy. As a co-founder, I helped set the organization's direction and first programs.
+  - I helped start CriptoCantina and TicoBlockchain as education and gathering points, and worked on partnerships with ADEN Business School and ULACIT so there was somewhere to learn the technology.
+  - I also took part in policy discussions around regulation, representing members while keeping the association's work on education, partnerships, and events.
 related:
   - url: "https://gaboesquivel.com/blog/2019-03-ticoblockchain-2019-recap"
     title: "TicoBlockchain 2019 Recap"
@@ -44,4 +44,4 @@ year: 2017
 
 # AsoBlockchain
 
-AsoBlockchain, founded in 2017, is Costa Rica's first and leading non-profit blockchain association. The organization has trained over 1000 developers, partnered with major universities like ULACIT and ADEN Business School, and played a key role in shaping national cryptocurrency regulations through collaboration with the Central Bank and other regulatory bodies. Through initiatives like TicoBlockchain conference and CriptoCantina, it has become the primary driver of blockchain adoption in Central America.
+A Costa Rican nonprofit association for blockchain education, industry collaboration, events, and policy engagement.

package/dist/content/projects/bitcashbank.md

@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 ---
-title: "bitcashBank"
+title: "Bitcash"
 slug: "bitcashbank"
-description: "At Bitcash, my role from the start focused on infrastructure design, tech recruitment, and developer training. I later transitioned to a consulting role to guide the platform's continuous adaptation and success."
+description: "A fiat-to-stablecoin and cryptocurrency exchange with peer-to-peer trading, realtime chat, browser signing, and EOS data."
+role: "Lead Engineer"
 tech:
   - Antelope
   - C++
@@ -19,9 +20,8 @@ tech:
   - Zustand
 type:
   - web3
-  - contract
+  - part-time
   - lead
-  - featured
   - frontend
   - backend
   - fullstack
@@ -33,18 +33,18 @@ repo: "https://github.com/bitcashorg"
 video: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JuHy_w0Ct4"
 images: []
 achievements:
-  - Led infrastructure design and deployment, improving scalability and security.
-  - Built and optimized BitcashDAO for efficient community governance.
-  - Developed robust GraphQL APIs for seamless blockchain data retrieval.
+  - Architected the React, Vite, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Hasura, and Google Cloud stack.
+  - Built the peer-to-peer exchange, realtime chat, and matching engine.
+  - Built BitcashDAO for community governance.
+  - Developed GraphQL APIs over indexed EOS data for the trading interface.
 story:
-  - BitcashBank is a platform for cryptocurrency transactions including buying, trading, depositing, and earning. My initial role involved designing the infrastructure, recruiting technical talent, and training developers to build a solid foundation.
-  - As the project progressed, I moved to a consulting role to guide its development. I helped build and optimize BitcashDAO for community-based governance, making the platform more responsive to user requirements.
-  - I developed chaingraph.io for real-time data updates and implemented WebAuthn integration with the EOSIO blockchain to create a 'walletless' experience. This implementation allowed for a progressive web app approach that improved security while avoiding app store constraints.
+  - Bitcash was a fiat-to-stablecoin and crypto exchange. As Lead Engineer, I architected its React, Vite, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Hasura, and Google Cloud stack and built its peer-to-peer exchange, realtime chat, and matching engine.
+  - I developed a realtime EOS indexer with Node.js worker threads, binary deserialization, and PostgreSQL on Google Cloud.
+  - I implemented WebAuthn for in-browser transaction signing and used Supabase subscriptions and webhooks for QR-based signature requests.
 order: 7
 year: 2020
 ---
 
-# bitcashBank
+# Bitcash
 
-Bitcash is an established crypto banking platform with over 50,000 users across Latin America, handling millions in transaction volume through its regulated financial infrastructure. The platform integrates with local banking systems in multiple countries and features BitcashDAO for community governance of its decentralized finance products.
- At Bitcash, my role from the start focused on infrastructure design, tech recruitment, and developer training. I later transitioned to a consulting role to guide the platform's continuous adaptation and success.
+A fiat-to-stablecoin and cryptocurrency exchange with peer-to-peer trading, realtime chat, browser signing, and EOS data.

package/dist/content/projects/bitlauncher.md

@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 ---
-title: "bitlauncher"
+title: "Bitlauncher"
 slug: "bitlauncher"
-description: "BitLauncher is an AI and crypto launchpad platform that provides early access to promising AI unicorn startups through token sales and auctions. It features a batch auction system for token sales, ensuring fair and transparent price discovery. Participants bid during a fixed period, and tokens are distributed at a uniform price, eliminating manipulation and ensuring equal opportunities for all investors."
+description: "An AI and crypto launchpad for token sales, batch auctions, cross-chain wallets, bridges, and indexed market data."
+role: "Software Engineer"
 tech:
   - TypeScript
   - Solidity
@@ -44,22 +45,22 @@ repo: "https://github.com/bitcashorg/smartevm"
 video: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6vn3KOEwcQ"
 images: []
 achievements:
-  - Architected a full-stack solution using Viem, Wagmi, Alchemy, Trigger.dev, Supabase, Next.js 14, and ShadcnUI to ensure a scalable and responsive platform.
-  - Crafted a custom token bridge for swapping USDT, USDC, and BITUSD to USDCred tokens, facilitating seamless bidding within the platform.
+  - Architected the platform on Next.js 14, Supabase, viem, wagmi, Alchemy, Trigger.dev, and shadcn/ui.
+  - Built a token bridge for swapping USDT, USDC, and BITUSD to USDCred so bids could settle in protocol tokens.
   - Implemented a transaction data indexing system with Supabase for efficient querying, real-time subscriptions, and data aggregation analytics.
   - Deployed Gnosis auction Solidity contracts to EOS EVM and developed a bidding interface with real-time updates via Supabase subscriptions.
   - Created a wallet interface that displays real-time EVM balances through Wagmi token balance subscriptions and EOS token balances via RPC polling.
   - Built a custom indexer for EOS EVM using Node.js, Viem EVM event subscriptions, and dFuse stream for EOS.
-  - Developed the chatbot assistant at bitlauncher.ai, leveraging tools integration for accessing the latest news and YouTube videos, and RAG for detailed info retrieval.
+  - Developed the chatbot at bitlauncher.ai, with tool calls for news and YouTube and RAG for longer answers.
   - Integrated AI SDK for internationalization automation and established an AI-driven development workflow using v0.dev, Anthropic Claude Sonnet, Cursor IDE, and SourceryAI.
 story:
-  - BitLauncher is an AI and crypto launchpad platform providing access to AI startups through token sales and auctions. The platform uses a decentralized approach to make the investment process more accessible to participants.
-  - The batch auction system creates a transparent environment for token sales, distributing tokens at a uniform price to reduce barriers in fundraising. I implemented Viem, Wagmi, and Supabase to build a responsive user interface and data layer.
-  - I developed this project with the team behind bitcash.org, with whom I've been working since 2020. The platform facilitates token sales using blockchain technology while maintaining a focus on accessibility.
+  - "BitLauncher is an AI and crypto launchpad: token sales and batch auctions for early access to AI startups. I architected the Next.js, Supabase, viem, and wagmi stack."
+  - The auction sells at a uniform price. I built the bidding interface, the token bridge, wallets with live balances, and indexers for EOS EVM and EOS.
+  - I built this with the bitcash.org team I have worked with since 2020. I also wired AI SDK work for Masterbots and the i18n automation.
 order: 3
 year: 2022
 ---
 
-# bitlauncher
+# Bitlauncher
 
-BitLauncher is an AI and crypto launchpad platform that provides early access to promising AI unicorn startups through token sales and auctions. It features a batch auction system for token sales, ensuring fair and transparent price discovery. Participants bid during a fixed period, and tokens are distributed at a uniform price, eliminating manipulation and ensuring equal opportunities for all investors.
+An AI and crypto launchpad for token sales, batch auctions, cross-chain wallets, bridges, and indexed market data.

package/dist/content/projects/bureau-of-trade-beta.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Bureau of Trade (Beta)"
 slug: "bureau-of-trade-beta"
-description: "Bureau of Trade (Beta) is an online store offering a range of products, with a frontend integrated with eBay's API for diverse shopping experiences.\n As the sole Fullstack developer, my focus was on frontend development, responsive design, and animations, along with eBay API integration."
+description: "An online store with an eBay-backed catalog, responsive browsing, and animated product interfaces."
 tech:
   - PHP
   - eBay API
@@ -30,5 +30,4 @@ year: 2013
 
 # Bureau of Trade (Beta)
 
-Bureau of Trade (Beta) is an online store offering a range of products, with a frontend integrated with eBay's API for diverse shopping experiences.
- As the sole Fullstack developer, my focus was on frontend development, responsive design, and animations, along with eBay API integration.
+An online store with an eBay-backed catalog, responsive browsing, and animated product interfaces.

package/dist/content/projects/capoeira-abolicao.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Capoeira Abolicao"
 slug: "capoeira-abolicao"
-description: "Capoeira Abolição is a Brazilian martial arts group. I volunteered to create their promotional website, showcasing their professors and community.\n My involvement included website design and development, highlighting the group's activities and global presence."
+description: "A promotional WordPress site for Capoeira Abolição: instructors, activities, and the group's international presence."
 tech:
   - JavaScript
   - Wordpress
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ images: []
 achievements:
   - Designed and developed a responsive website for Capoeira Abolição.
   - Implemented interactive elements to showcase community events.
-  - Optimized site performance for a seamless user experience.
+  - Tuned page weight so the site loaded on the connections people actually had.
 story:
   - Capoeira Abolição is a Brazilian martial arts group. I volunteered to create their promotional website, showcasing their professors and community. My involvement included website design and development, highlighting the group's activities and global presence.
   - I built a responsive website using JavaScript, WordPress, CSS, and Bootstrap to create an engaging online presence. The site featured interactive elements to highlight community events and Capoeira fundamentals.
@@ -29,5 +29,4 @@ year: 2008
 
 # Capoeira Abolicao
 
-Capoeira Abolição is a Brazilian martial arts group. I volunteered to create their promotional website, showcasing their professors and community.
- My involvement included website design and development, highlighting the group's activities and global presence.
+A promotional WordPress site for Capoeira Abolição: instructors, activities, and the group's international presence.

package/dist/content/projects/chaingraph.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "ChainGraph"
 slug: "chaingraph"
-description: "This real-time GraphQL toolkit is designed for EOSIO/Antelope blockchain applications, offering features like data subscriptions and querying multiple blockchains.\n As a personal side project during my time at Bitcash, I was responsible for the architectural design, technology selection, and coding of the toolkit, including a real-time blockchain data streaming package."
+description: "An open-source GraphQL toolkit for indexing, streaming, and querying EOSIO and Antelope blockchain data."
 tech:
   - Antelope
   - NodeJS
@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ tech:
 type:
   - web3
   - oss
-  - featured
   - backend
 link: "https://chaingraph.io"
 image: "https://gaboesquivel.com/images/work/chaingraph.png"
@@ -35,5 +34,4 @@ year: 2020
 
 # ChainGraph
 
-This real-time GraphQL toolkit is designed for EOSIO/Antelope blockchain applications, offering features like data subscriptions and querying multiple blockchains.
- As a personal side project during my time at Bitcash, I was responsible for the architectural design, technology selection, and coding of the toolkit, including a real-time blockchain data streaming package.
+An open-source GraphQL toolkit for indexing, streaming, and querying EOSIO and Antelope blockchain data.

package/dist/content/projects/costa-rica-js.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Costa Rica JS"
 slug: "costa-rica-js"
-description: "Costa Rica JS, founded in 2010, grew to become Central America's largest JavaScript community with over 2000 developers. The community played a crucial role in fostering the region's tech ecosystem during the rise of Node.js, organizing major events like NodeSchool International Day and hosting speakers from companies like Mozilla and Netflix.\n As founder, I organized regular meetups, workshops, and the annual JSConf Costa Rica, helping establish Costa Rica as a growing tech hub in Latin America."
+description: "A JavaScript community founded in 2010 that grew past 2,000 developers through meetups, NodeSchool, and JSConf Costa Rica."
 tech:
   - JavaScript
   - NodeJS
@@ -22,13 +22,13 @@ images:
   - https://gaboesquivel.com/images/2016/05/paintballjs.jpg
   - https://gaboesquivel.com/images/work/gaboesquivel-presentation.jpg
 achievements:
-  - Founded and grew Central America's largest JavaScript community to over 2000 developers.
-  - Organized regular meetups, workshops, and educational events.
-  - Fostered the region's tech ecosystem during the rise of Node.js and modern web frameworks.
+  - Founded Costa Rica JS in 2010 and grew it past 2,000 developers.
+  - Organized regular meetups, workshops, NodeSchool events, and JSConf Costa Rica.
+  - Ran hands-on workshops as Node.js and modern web frameworks arrived in the region.
 story:
-  - Costa Rica JS became Central America's largest JavaScript community with over 2000 developers. The community played a crucial role in fostering the region's tech ecosystem as Node.js and modern web frameworks gained prominence.
-  - As founder, I organized regular meetups, workshops, and educational events to help developers learn emerging technologies and best practices. These activities supported professional development and knowledge sharing.
-  - The community served as a networking platform and career development resource for the region's tech sector. We focused on practical skills development through hands-on workshops and collaborative learning experiences.
+  - Costa Rica JS is a JavaScript community I founded in 2010. It grew past 2,000 developers through meetups, NodeSchool, and JSConf Costa Rica.
+  - As founder I organized the meetups, workshops, and conferences. The point was practical skill-building as Node.js and modern web frameworks arrived, not a networking club with a speaker at the front.
+  - The community became a place people used to learn, hire, and get hired. Workshops stayed hands-on so the knowledge transferred.
 related:
   - url: "https://gaboesquivel.com/blog/2016-06-nodeschool-international-day"
     title: "NodeSchool International Day"
@@ -45,5 +45,4 @@ year: 2010
 
 # Costa Rica JS
 
-Costa Rica JS, founded in 2010, grew to become Central America's largest JavaScript community with over 2000 developers. The community played a crucial role in fostering the region's tech ecosystem during the rise of Node.js, organizing major events like NodeSchool International Day and hosting speakers from companies like Mozilla and Netflix.
- As founder, I organized regular meetups, workshops, and the annual JSConf Costa Rica, helping establish Costa Rica as a growing tech hub in Latin America.
+A JavaScript community founded in 2010 that grew past 2,000 developers through meetups, NodeSchool, and JSConf Costa Rica.

package/dist/content/projects/cryptocantinacr.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "CryptoCantinaCR"
 slug: "cryptocantinacr"
-description: "CryptoCantinaCR, established in September 2018, became Costa Rica's most influential blockchain community with over 500 regular participants and recognition from national media outlets like La Nación and El Financiero. What began as informal Thursday meetups has evolved into a formal educational initiative under CriptoCantina.org, which has trained hundreds of developers and influenced national cryptocurrency policy through engagement with government officials and regulators."
+description: "A weekly Costa Rican meetup for open discussion about blockchain, cryptography, and cryptocurrency."
 tech:
   - Blockchain
 type:
@@ -18,15 +18,14 @@ images:
   - https://gaboesquivel.com/images/work/cryptocantina-london-room-3.jpg
   - https://gaboesquivel.com/images/work/cryptocantina-london-room-4.jpg
 achievements:
-  - Established a recurring crypto community event every Thursday starting September 2018.
-  - Created an inclusive space for blockchain enthusiasts to connect and share knowledge.
-  - Built a forward-thinking community centered around blockchain and distributed consensus technologies.
-  - Facilitated networking between people from various backgrounds in the crypto space.
-  - Evolved into a formal educational platform promoting blockchain technology adoption.
+  - Started a weekly Thursday meetup in September 2018 at Central Pub in Paseo Colón.
+  - "Kept the format informal: no presentations, no talks, just open discussion."
+  - Brought together people working on blockchain, cryptography, and cryptocurrency in Costa Rica.
+  - Handed the initiative to Karla Córdoba as it became CriptoCantina.org, a structured education program.
 story:
-  - CryptoCantinaCR started as a recurring after-office happy hour event that brought together blockchain, cryptography, and cryptocurrency enthusiasts in Costa Rica. What began as informal Thursday meetups at Central Pub in Paseo Colón has since evolved into a formal educational initiative under CriptoCantina.org.
-  - The events were designed to be casual and inclusive, with no presentations or formal talks, focusing on organic connections and discussions. This format created a space where participants could engage in meaningful conversations about blockchain technology.
-  - The initiative later evolved into CriptoCantina.org, a more structured educational platform led by Karla Córdoba. This organization now focuses on formal blockchain education, entrepreneur support, and helping newcomers enter the technology sector.
+  - "CryptoCantinaCR started as a Thursday after-office meetup I helped start in 2018 at Central Pub in Paseo Colón. The brief was simple: people working on blockchain, cryptography, and cryptocurrency in Costa Rica, talking without a stage."
+  - I kept the format informal on purpose. No presentations, no talks. The point was conversation, not a speaker calendar.
+  - The meetup later became CriptoCantina.org, a structured education program led by Karla Córdoba. I started the weekly gathering; she turned it into the school.
 related:
   - url: "https://gaboesquivel.com/blog/2018-07-costa-rica-crypto-cantina"
     title: "Costa Rica Crypto Cantina"
@@ -37,4 +36,4 @@ year: 2018
 
 # CryptoCantinaCR
 
-CryptoCantinaCR, established in September 2018, became Costa Rica's most influential blockchain community with over 500 regular participants and recognition from national media outlets like La Nación and El Financiero. What began as informal Thursday meetups has evolved into a formal educational initiative under CriptoCantina.org, which has trained hundreds of developers and influenced national cryptocurrency policy through engagement with government officials and regulators.
+A weekly Costa Rican meetup for open discussion about blockchain, cryptography, and cryptocurrency.

package/dist/content/projects/earth.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Earth"
 slug: "earth"
-description: "EARTH University offers education in agricultural sciences. I was responsible for building their main website, blog, and newsletter.\n My work involved creating a digital platform for information dissemination and community engagement, focusing on usability and content management."
+description: "EARTH University's website, WordPress content system, responsive blog, and newsletter for agricultural-science education."
 tech:
   - JavaScript
   - CSS
@@ -28,5 +28,4 @@ year: 2008
 
 # Earth
 
-EARTH University offers education in agricultural sciences. I was responsible for building their main website, blog, and newsletter.
- My work involved creating a digital platform for information dissemination and community engagement, focusing on usability and content management.
+EARTH University's website, WordPress content system, responsive blog, and newsletter for agricultural-science education.

package/dist/content/projects/eat-arcade.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Eat Arcade"
 slug: "eat-arcade"
-description: "I designed and developed an SMS subscription system featuring curated dishes from New York City's finest restaurants. The system offered a unique dining experience through mobile technology.\n My responsibilities covered the entire development process, from system design to implementation."
+description: "An SMS restaurant subscription service combining curated dishes, text messaging, online payments, and a web application."
 tech:
   - NodeJS
   - AngularJS
@@ -22,17 +22,16 @@ image: "https://gaboesquivel.com/images/work/eatarcade.jpg"
 images: []
 achievements:
   - Designed and built an SMS-based subscription system for restaurant promotions.
-  - Integrated Twilio for seamless messaging and user engagement.
+  - Integrated Twilio so subscription messages went out as SMS.
   - Developed a full-stack solution using Node.js, MongoDB, and AngularJS.
 story:
   - I developed an SMS subscription system for curated dishes from New York City's restaurants. The system provided a direct connection between diners and restaurant offerings via mobile technology.
   - I built the application using Node.js, Express.js, and AngularJS, integrating Twilio for text messaging functionality. Users received restaurant recommendations through SMS, making discovery more accessible.
-  - The implementation included Stripe for payment processing and Heroku for hosting and scalability. This project combined mobile messaging with restaurant promotion to create a unique food discovery service.
+  - Stripe handled payments. Heroku hosted the app. The product was a restaurant subscription that arrived as a text.
 order: 24
 year: 2013
 ---
 
 # Eat Arcade
 
-I designed and developed an SMS subscription system featuring curated dishes from New York City's finest restaurants. The system offered a unique dining experience through mobile technology.
- My responsibilities covered the entire development process, from system design to implementation.
+An SMS restaurant subscription service combining curated dishes, text messaging, online payments, and a web application.

package/dist/content/projects/elder-scrolls-online.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Elder Scrolls Online"
 slug: "elder-scrolls-online"
-description: "Elder Scrolls Online, developed by ZeniMax Online Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks, is a massively multiplayer online game with over 20 million players. The official website serves as a central hub for this large gaming community, offering news, game guides, and forums.\n My role was to ensure a user-centric design for the website, facilitating easy navigation and engagement with the content for millions of monthly visitors."
+description: "The official Elder Scrolls Online website for game news, guides, forums, and community content."
 tech:
   - PHP
   - JavaScript
@@ -10,7 +10,6 @@ tech:
   - Twitter API
 type:
   - contract
-  - featured
   - frontend
 link: "http://elderscrollsonline.com"
 image: "https://gaboesquivel.com/images/work/elder-scrolls.jpg"
@@ -19,7 +18,7 @@ image: "https://gaboesquivel.com/images/work/elder-scrolls.jpg"
 images: []
 achievements:
   - Designed and implemented a user-centric website for the gaming community.
-  - Optimized site navigation for a seamless user experience.
+  - Rebuilt navigation so news, guides, and forums were reachable without hunting.
   - Integrated social media features to enhance community engagement.
 story:
   - The official website serves as a central hub for a gaming community, offering news, game guides, and forums. My role was to ensure a user-centric design for the website, facilitating easy navigation and engagement with the content.
@@ -31,5 +30,4 @@ year: 2013
 
 # Elder Scrolls Online
 
-Elder Scrolls Online, developed by ZeniMax Online Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks, is a massively multiplayer online game with over 20 million players. The official website serves as a central hub for this large gaming community, offering news, game guides, and forums.
- My role was to ensure a user-centric design for the website, facilitating easy navigation and engagement with the content for millions of monthly visitors.
+The official Elder Scrolls Online website for game news, guides, forums, and community content.

package/dist/content/projects/emanate.md

@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 ---
 title: "Emanate"
 slug: "emanate"
-description: "Emanate is a blockchain-based music platform that raised over $2M in funding and partnered with major artists and labels. The platform features their native EMT token for artist payments and uses smart contracts to ensure transparent royalty distribution.\n At Emanate, I maintained the ReactJS web app streaming platform and developed back-office tools for artist revenue distribution, working with a distributed team across Australia, Europe, and the Americas."
+description: "A blockchain music-streaming platform with token-based artist payments and back-office revenue tools."
+role: "Software Engineer"
 tech:
   - ReactJS
   - TypeScript
@@ -11,7 +12,6 @@ tech:
 type:
   - web3
   - contract
-  - featured
   - frontend
 link: "https://emanate.live"
 image: "https://gaboesquivel.com/images/work/emanate.png"
@@ -21,16 +21,15 @@ images: []
 achievements:
   - Maintained and optimized the ReactJS streaming platform for improved performance.
   - Developed back-office tools for efficient artist revenue distribution.
-  - Integrated AWS cloud solutions for enhanced scalability.
+  - Integrated AWS services for streaming and back-office workloads.
 story:
   - Emanate is a Web3 network marketplace for the music industry that streamlines creation, distribution, and monetization. At Emanate, I maintained and optimized the ReactJS web app streaming platform for better performance.
   - I built back-office tools for artist revenue distribution, enabling more efficient payment processing. The system used blockchain technology to improve transparency and accuracy in financial transactions.
-  - I also integrated AWS cloud solutions to enhance platform scalability for handling increased user activity and data processing. My work focused on applying technology to improve the music distribution process.
+  - I also integrated AWS services for the streaming app and the back office. The work was maintenance and payments, not a rewrite.
 order: 8
 year: 2019
 ---
 
 # Emanate
 
-Emanate is a blockchain-based music platform that raised over $2M in funding and partnered with major artists and labels. The platform features their native EMT token for artist payments and uses smart contracts to ensure transparent royalty distribution.
- At Emanate, I maintained the ReactJS web app streaming platform and developed back-office tools for artist revenue distribution, working with a distributed team across Australia, Europe, and the Americas.
+A blockchain music-streaming platform with token-based artist payments and back-office revenue tools.