gaboesquivel 5.0.0 → 5.1.0

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

@@ -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

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

@@ -22,13 +22,13 @@ 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
 ---

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

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ 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
 ---

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

@@ -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.

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

@@ -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

package/dist/content/projects/asoblockchain.md

@@ -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"

package/dist/content/projects/bitcashbank.md

@@ -33,9 +33,10 @@ 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:
   - 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.

package/dist/content/projects/bitlauncher.md

@@ -45,18 +45,18 @@ 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
 ---

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

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Capoeira Abolicao"
 slug: "capoeira-abolicao"
-description: "A promotional website for Capoeira Abolição's instructors, activities, and international martial-arts community."
+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.
@@ -29,4 +29,4 @@ year: 2008
 
 # Capoeira Abolicao
 
-A promotional website for Capoeira Abolição's instructors, activities, and international martial-arts community.
+A promotional WordPress site for Capoeira Abolição: instructors, activities, and the group's international presence.

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

@@ -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"

package/dist/content/projects/cryptocantinacr.md

@@ -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"

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

@@ -22,12 +22,12 @@ 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
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package/dist/content/projects/elder-scrolls-online.md

@@ -18,7 +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.

package/dist/content/projects/emanate.md

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 title: "Emanate"
 slug: "emanate"
 description: "A blockchain music-streaming platform with token-based artist payments and back-office revenue tools."
+role: "Software Engineer"
 tech:
   - ReactJS
   - TypeScript
@@ -20,11 +21,11 @@ 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
 ---

package/dist/content/projects/eos-rate.md

@@ -23,13 +23,13 @@ repo: "https://github.com/eoscostarica/eos-rate"
 video: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saZnZqJsMhk"
 images: []
 achievements:
-  - Designed and implemented a decentralized rating system for EOS Block Producers.
-  - Built an intuitive radial graph interface to visualize community ratings.
-  - Developed a GraphQL API for seamless data retrieval and user interaction.
+  - Designed and implemented an onchain rating system for EOS block producers.
+  - Built a radial graph interface to compare community ratings side by side.
+  - Developed a GraphQL API for reading ratings and driving the comparison UI.
 story:
-  - EOS Rate is a community-driven tool for rating EOS Block Producers, using a radial graph interface and storing ratings on the blockchain. The tool promotes transparency and accountability in the EOS ecosystem.
-  - I was responsible for designing the technical architecture and selecting appropriate technologies to build a robust platform. The implementation includes a decentralized rating system with an intuitive visualization interface.
-  - The project combines blockchain technology with user-centered design to create a practical tool for the community. EOS Rate provides a resource for EOS participants to make more informed decisions about Block Producers based on community ratings.
+  - EOS Rate is a community tool for rating EOS block producers. Ratings live onchain; the interface is a radial graph so you can compare producers at a glance.
+  - "I designed the architecture and chose the stack: onchain storage, a GraphQL data layer, and a React comparison UI."
+  - The job was to make producer reputation readable. Participants could see how the community rated a producer before they voted.
 order: 12
 year: 2018
 ---

package/dist/content/projects/fantasy-tennis.md

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ image: "https://gaboesquivel.com/images/work/fantasy-tennis.jpg"
 images: []
 achievements:
   - Designed and developed a strategic fantasy tennis gaming platform.
-  - Built a responsive UI for seamless gameplay across devices.
+  - Built a responsive UI so the game played on phones as well as desktops.
   - Integrated dynamic tournament data for real-time game updates.
 story:
   - FanSlam Fantasy Tennis is a strategic game for ATP, WTA, and Grand Slam tournaments. I designed and built both the frontend and backend. As a fullstack developer, my work encompassed creating an engaging and functional gaming experience, integrating strategy and user interface design.

package/dist/content/projects/fantasy-top-shots.md

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ video: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il2aiKhy_ug"
 images: []
 achievements:
   - Designed and developed the mobile game using Flow blockchain technology.
-  - Integrated NBA Top Shot NFTs for an immersive gaming experience.
+  - Wired NBA Top Shot NFTs into the game so collections could be used as a roster.
   - Implemented responsive UI and smooth gameplay mechanics using React Native and Expo.
 story:
   - Fantasy Top Shots was built for the 2022 Flow Hackathon as a mobile game using NBA Top Shot NFTs. The game allows users to utilize their NFT collections in a fantasy sports format.

package/dist/content/projects/jockey-hollow-bar-and-kitchen-menu-kiosk-app.md

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ image: "https://gaboesquivel.com/images/work/jockey-hollow-menu.png"
 images: []
 achievements:
   - Developed a user-friendly menu kiosk app to enhance restaurant service.
-  - Integrated Google Spreadsheets for seamless menu updates.
+  - Wired Google Spreadsheets so kitchen staff could change the menu without a deploy.
   - Optimized app performance for smooth operation on tablet devices.
 story:
   - At Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen, I developed the Menu Kiosk App, a responsive web application for tablet kiosks. It simplifies menu selection for patrons and uses Google Spreadsheets for easy updates.

package/dist/content/projects/jockey-hollow-bar-and-kitchen.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen"
 slug: "jockey-hollow-bar-and-kitchen"
-description: "A responsive website presenting Jockey Hollow's multi-concept restaurant and dining spaces."
+description: "A responsive site for Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen, a historic mansion with four dining concepts."
 tech:
   - SASS
   - jQuery
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ image: "https://gaboesquivel.com/images/work/jockey-hollow.png"
 images: []
 achievements:
   - Developed a fully responsive landing page with a focus on user experience.
-  - Optimized page speed and performance for seamless navigation.
+  - Cut page weight so the landing page loaded on the connections diners actually had.
   - Integrated dynamic content features to showcase the restaurant's offerings effectively.
 story:
   - Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen, located in a historic mansion, features four distinct dining concepts. I developed their responsive landing page as an informative gateway to the restaurant's offerings.
@@ -33,4 +33,4 @@ year: 2013
 
 # Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen
 
-A responsive website presenting Jockey Hollow's multi-concept restaurant and dining spaces.
+A responsive site for Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen, a historic mansion with four dining concepts.

package/dist/content/projects/knowledge-io.md

@@ -30,9 +30,9 @@ images: []
 achievements:
   - Led the development and deployment of Knowledge.io's token system.
   - Designed and implemented smart contracts for token rewards and transactions.
-  - Built a scalable serverless infrastructure to support the platform's growth.
+  - Built a serverless AWS infrastructure for the token, marketplace, and wallet services.
 story:
-  - Knowledge is a platform that rewards users for sharing information through a token system. My role included leading the architecture of the token and supporting systems for a successful ICO.
+  - Knowledge is a platform that rewards sharing information with an ERC-20 token. I led the token architecture and the systems around the 2018 mainnet ICO.
   - I designed and implemented smart contracts for token rewards and transactions to create a secure and efficient system. I also built a serverless infrastructure using AWS to support the platform operations.
   - I formed a development team with the necessary technical skills to implement the project requirements. The work focused on applying blockchain technology to create a functional token-based incentive system.
 order: 17

package/dist/content/projects/legal-agent.md

@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ achievements:
 story:
   - At LegalAgent, I integrated an AI assistant into their React Native mobile app with both voice and chat interfaces to help lawyers access case information efficiently.
   - I implemented the Vercel AI SDK for chat functionality and OpenAI's Realtime API for voice features, building a multimodal interface with Tailwind CSS. The assistant uses RAG architecture to provide contextual legal support, document summaries, and procedural guidance in both Spanish and English.
-  - I also developed an internal admin dashboard with TanStack Start, adding Microsoft SSO integration, system prompt management, and document categorization for RAG retrieval. This solution improves legal team productivity and simplifies case file access.
+  - "I also developed an internal admin dashboard with TanStack Start: Microsoft SSO, system prompt management, and document categorization for RAG retrieval. The assistant is useful only if the team can run it after launch."
 order: 1
 year: 2025
 ---

package/dist/content/projects/living-with-dryness.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Living with Dryness"
 slug: "living-with-dryness"
-description: "A responsive medical information page designed to make dryness-related resources easy to read and find."
+description: "A responsive medical information page for dryness-related resources, laid out to be readable on a phone."
 tech:
   - JavaScript
   - CSS
@@ -28,4 +28,4 @@ year: 2011
 
 # Living with Dryness
 
-A responsive medical information page designed to make dryness-related resources easy to read and find.
+A responsive medical information page for dryness-related resources, laid out to be readable on a phone.

package/dist/content/projects/masterbots.md

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ images: []
 achievements:
   - Integrated AI SDK for internationalization automation and AI-driven workflow.
   - Developed specialized AI agents and chatbot interfaces for various use cases.
-  - Set up a scalable Next.js architecture and trained the team for effective implementation.
+  - Set up the Next.js application structure and trained the team on it.
   - Integrated AI-driven development workflow using v0.dev, Anthropic Claude Sonnet, Cursor IDE, and SourceryAI.
 story:
   - Masterbots.ai focuses on domain-specific AI chatbots that go beyond basic information retrieval. The platform provides specialized conversational tools designed to handle more complex tasks than standard chatbots.

package/dist/content/projects/mobtion.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Mobtion"
 slug: "mobtion"
-description: "A responsive agency website and WordPress content system for Mobtion's mobile-development services."
+description: "A responsive agency site and WordPress CMS for Mobtion, a mobile-development studio."
 tech:
   - JavaScript
   - CSS
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ achievements:
   - Integrated WordPress CMS for efficient content management.
   - Optimized website performance for improved loading speeds.
 story:
-  - Mobtion agency specializes in mobile development services. I designed and developed their responsive website and WordPress CMS. My responsibilities included website design, development, and ensuring seamless content management for the agency.
+  - Mobtion is a mobile-development agency. I designed and built their responsive site and WordPress CMS so they could update the portfolio without a developer.
   - I created a modern and responsive website that effectively showcased their services and capabilities. The design focused on highlighting the agency's mobile development expertise and project portfolio.
   - The implementation included WordPress CMS integration for efficient content management, allowing easy updates and maintenance. This work was completed while at IntergraphiDesign, my first development job, and delivered a functional web presence for a mobile development agency.
 order: 41
@@ -29,4 +29,4 @@ year: 2008
 
 # Mobtion
 
-A responsive agency website and WordPress content system for Mobtion's mobile-development services.
+A responsive agency site and WordPress CMS for Mobtion, a mobile-development studio.

package/dist/content/projects/panini.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Panini"
 slug: "panini"
-description: "A WordPress website project focused on frontend performance, browser compatibility, and interface improvements."
+description: "A WordPress site for Panini: frontend performance, browser compatibility, and interface work."
 tech:
   - JavaScript
   - CSS
@@ -28,4 +28,4 @@ year: 2008
 
 # Panini
 
-A WordPress website project focused on frontend performance, browser compatibility, and interface improvements.
+A WordPress site for Panini: frontend performance, browser compatibility, and interface work.

package/dist/content/projects/photo-and-go.md

@@ -20,12 +20,12 @@ image: "https://gaboesquivel.com/images/work/photoandgo.jpg"
 
 images: []
 achievements:
-  - Developed a photo editor app with seamless e-commerce integration.
-  - Led technical execution, ensuring a smooth and intuitive user experience.
-  - Implemented AWS infrastructure for scalable cloud storage and processing.
+  - Built a photo editor that posted finished products into the existing commerce system.
+  - Led technical direction on the editor and the services behind it.
+  - Ran image storage and processing on AWS.
 story:
-  - MyPhoto.com is an online platform for creating personalized photo products. I led the development of an innovative photo editor app and backend services integrated with existing e-commerce systems.
-  - My leadership role encompassed technical direction and execution, focusing on creating a smooth and intuitive user experience. I built the photo editor application with seamless e-commerce integration and implemented AWS infrastructure for cloud storage and image processing.
+  - MyPhoto.com is an online platform for personalized photo products. I led the photo editor and the backend that plugged into the existing commerce system.
+  - "I owned technical direction on the editor: cropping, layouts, and sending a finished product into checkout. Image storage and processing ran on AWS."
   - The project required balancing technical requirements with usability considerations for customers creating custom photo products. My work delivered a functional photo customization solution integrated with e-commerce capabilities.
 order: 29
 year: 2014

package/dist/content/projects/scotiatico.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "ScotiaTico"
 slug: "scotiatico"
-description: "A customer newsletter for Scotiabank Costa Rica, designed to present bank updates and information."
+description: "A WordPress customer newsletter for Scotiabank Costa Rica: bank updates in a layout staff could maintain."
 tech:
   - JavaScript
   - CSS
@@ -28,4 +28,4 @@ year: 2008
 
 # ScotiaTico
 
-A customer newsletter for Scotiabank Costa Rica, designed to present bank updates and information.
+A WordPress customer newsletter for Scotiabank Costa Rica: bank updates in a layout staff could maintain.

package/dist/content/projects/staples.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Staples"
 slug: "staples"
-description: "Responsive navigation and commerce interfaces for Staples' office-supply ecommerce platform."
+description: "Responsive navigation and commerce interfaces for Staples' office-supply ecommerce storefront."
 tech:
   - JavaScript
   - CSS
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ image: "https://gaboesquivel.com/images/work/staples.jpg"
 images: []
 achievements:
   - Developed responsive UI components for improved website accessibility.
-  - Enhanced navigation for a seamless shopping experience.
+  - Rebuilt the main navigation so category browsing worked on smaller screens.
   - Optimized front-end performance for faster load times.
 story:
   - At Staples, a retail store for office supplies, I worked on building responsive features and the main website navigation. My role as a frontend developer involved creating user-friendly and efficient navigation elements, contributing to the overall user experience on the website.
@@ -28,4 +28,4 @@ year: 2011
 
 # Staples
 
-Responsive navigation and commerce interfaces for Staples' office-supply ecommerce platform.
+Responsive navigation and commerce interfaces for Staples' office-supply ecommerce storefront.

package/dist/content/projects/substrate-contracts-ui.md

@@ -19,12 +19,12 @@ repo: "https://github.com/paritytech/contracts-ui"
 images: []
 achievements:
   - Enhanced code quality and performance through multiple open-source contributions.
-  - Developed UI components for seamless interaction with WASM smart contracts.
+  - Built UI components for deploying and calling WASM contracts from the browser.
   - Gained extensive experience in building dApps on the Substrate framework.
 story:
   - Substrate Contracts UI is a web application for deploying and interacting with WASM smart contracts on Substrate blockchains. I contributed to the project by making open-source improvements to enhance code quality and performance.
   - I developed UI components for interacting with WASM smart contracts to improve usability and efficiency. This work provided practical experience in building decentralized applications on the Substrate framework.
-  - I made these contributions while learning about Polkadot's ecosystem and exploring their protocol and smart contract development. The project demonstrates open-source contribution to blockchain developer tooling and complements my experience with other blockchain technologies.
+  - I made these contributions while learning Substrate and Polkadot contracts. The work was open-source developer tooling, not a product of my own.
 order: 14
 year: 2021
 ---

package/dist/content/projects/suntrust.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "SunTrust"
 slug: "suntrust"
-description: "A SunTrust campaign website for creating and sharing personalized video salutes."
+description: "A SunTrust campaign site where people created and shared personalized video salutes."
 tech:
   - JavaScript
   - CSS
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ achievements:
   - Implemented visually appealing UI/UX elements to enhance storytelling.
 story:
   - SunTrust's Solid Salutes campaign facilitated user-generated custom video salutes. I developed the entire campaign website, focusing on design and user interaction.
-  - My role included overseeing the website's development from concept to implementation, ensuring visual appeal and seamless user interaction. I optimized performance to handle expected traffic and improve engagement.
+  - I built the campaign site from the first layout through launch, including the flow for creating and sharing a salute.
   - The project required creating a platform that encouraged participation while maintaining brand consistency. The implementation enabled users to create and share personalized content within the campaign framework.
 order: 31
 year: 2011
@@ -27,4 +27,4 @@ year: 2011
 
 # SunTrust
 
-A SunTrust campaign website for creating and sharing personalized video salutes.
+A SunTrust campaign site where people created and shared personalized video salutes.

package/dist/content/projects/trivenzor.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "Trivenzor"
 slug: "trivenzor"
-description: "A responsive medical information site for Trivenzor, designed for patients and healthcare providers."
+description: "A responsive medical information site for Trivenzor, written for patients and for clinicians."
 tech:
   - JavaScript
   - CSS
@@ -28,4 +28,4 @@ year: 2011
 
 # Trivenzor
 
-A responsive medical information site for Trivenzor, designed for patients and healthcare providers.
+A responsive medical information site for Trivenzor, written for patients and for clinicians.