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Felipendo
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Frontend work, experiments, and selected projects.

About

This site brings together selected builds, in-progress experiments, and notes from what I'm learning.

I focus on frontend architecture, responsive interfaces, and accessible interactions that stay fast and clear.

Skills

Frontend

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive systems, accessibility, animation principles.

Backend

Node.js, REST API integration, database fundamentals, auth basics.

Quiche

I can make a good quiche, classic or with fancy variations.

Projects

CheckMate

AI-powered robotic chess player combining computer vision, chess engine logic, and robotic arm control for real-world gameplay.

Python OpenCV Stockfish Robotics

Impact: reduced move-decision latency to under 1 second in controlled tests.

Access Gateway API

Designed a centralized access-control service for portfolio demos with role-based project authorization.

Go PostgreSQL JWT AWS

Impact: unified auth flow for multiple demos with auditable access decisions.

Portfolio Motion System

Built reusable reveal and navigation interaction patterns with lightweight vanilla JavaScript.

JavaScript IntersectionObserver A11y

Impact: improved perceived responsiveness and consistency across sections.

Process

1. Discover

I map goals, user flows, and constraints first so every design and code decision has context.

2. Prototype

I build quick interface slices, validate interaction patterns, then harden the chosen direction.

3. Ship + Learn

I release in small steps, measure behavior, and iterate with performance and accessibility in mind.

Notes

What I Learned Building CheckMate

On balancing physical robotics constraints with software feedback loops in real-time systems.

Designing Portfolio Motion Without Overkill

A practical breakdown of reveal timing, reduced-motion support, and keeping animations useful.

Contact

Got an idea? Contact me.

Available for freelance projects, collaborations, and fancy projects.

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