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+++ title = "About Me" subtitle = "Software Engineer | Full Stack Developer | Open Source Enthusiast" layout = "about-alternative" +++
I'm a software engineer passionate about building elegant solutions to complex problems. Currently working on modern web applications and exploring the intersection of design, performance, and developer experience.
What I Do
I work across the full stack with expertise in:
- Backend Development — Scalable APIs, microservices, database design
- Frontend Engineering — React, Vue, modern JavaScript frameworks
- Cloud & DevOps — AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
- Open Source — Contributing to projects and building developer tools
Current Projects
Right now I'm focused on:
- Building minimal Hugo themes for personal sites
- Exploring dark-mode design patterns and accessibility
- Writing about web performance and developer experience
- Contributing to open-source projects in the web ecosystem
About This Layout
This page demonstrates the alternative about layout with a sidebar profile card.
Key Features
This layout includes:
-
Left Sidebar Profile Card with:
- Avatar/profile image (or placeholder icon)
- Name and role
- Location indicator
- Customizable stats (configured in
hugo.toml) - Social media links
-
Main Content Area with:
- Introduction section
- Experience cards (from
---separators) - Tech stack badges (configured in
hugo.toml)
How to Configure
Stats and Skills are parametrized in your hugo.toml:
[params.about.alt]
# Custom stats
[[params.about.alt.stats]]
value = "5+"
label = "Years Coding"
# Tech stack with icons
[[params.about.alt.skills]]
label = "JavaScript"
icon = "devicon-javascript-plain"
This makes it easy to update your stats and skills without editing this page!
Lead Developer — Modern Tech Co 2022 – Present • Remote
Leading development of cloud-native applications and mentoring engineering teams. Focus on scalable architecture, clean code practices, and continuous delivery.
Senior Engineer — Startup Ventures 2020 – 2022 • San Francisco
Built full-stack applications from scratch. Worked with React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS to deliver features serving hundreds of thousands of users.
Software Engineer — Digital Solutions 2018 – 2020 • New York
Developed enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and modern frontend frameworks. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ship quality software.
Junior Developer — Tech Academy 2016 – 2018 • Boston
Started my career building web applications and learning industry best practices. Contributed to client projects and internal tooling.
Layout Comparison
| Feature | Standard About | Alternative About |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Centered, single column | Sidebar + content |
| Profile Info | Top hero section | Left sidebar card |
| Stats | Not included | Configurable stats grid |
| Tech Stack | Not included | Icon badges |
| Timeline | Vertical with markers | Card-based grid |
| Best For | Traditional resumes | Modern portfolios |
Try both layouts to see which fits your style! Switch by changing layout = "about" or layout = "about-alternative" in the frontmatter.
Responsive Design
Both layouts are fully responsive:
- Desktop: Sidebar + content (alternative) or centered (standard)
- Tablet: Stacked layout with adjusted spacing
- Mobile: Single column, optimized for small screens
Get Started
To use this layout on your site:
- Copy this content file structure
- Set
layout = "about-alternative"in frontmatter - Configure stats and skills in
hugo.toml - Add your own content and experience
- Optionally add an avatar image to
static/images/
That's it! The theme handles all the styling and responsive behavior automatically.