Fernando Mondragon

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Fernando Mondragon

With over 10 years of experience in graphic design and web development, He has a good grasp on both sides of web design and development and is eager to share what he has picked up in his years of working for various companies and clients.

Within those 10 years, Fernando has made HTML and CSS a third and fourth language for himself. He understands how they work and interact together in the browser and can spot how a page might have been developed and troubleshoot any bugs or errors.

In addition to HTML & CSS, Fernando has working knowledge of Javascript, jQuery, PHP and has extensive experience in developing custom themes on the Wordpress framework. He also has worked on many projects built on node.js using front end frameworks.

He is currently working on a custom progressive web application that aims to helps promote local businesses.

Education:

International Academy of Design & Technology, Chicago
BFA Graphic Design & Multi-media - 2005

Resume:

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Interests:

Christianity
Photography
Art & Design
Cryptocurrency
Health & Fitness

#proficiencies

Syntax Workshop is help 1-on-1 via Zoom and uses VS Code - one of the most used text editors for coding.

Technologies:

HTML
CSS
Javascript
jQuery
Bootstrap
PHP
Wordpress
GIT
Node.js
Responsive Web Developermnt

Software:

VS Code
Adobe Creative Suite

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#projects

Beverage Testing Institute

Custom Wordpress Theme Design & Development

Banker's Box - Moving Calculator

A website has a number of moving parts that have specific roles and functions. At the beginning of the workshop, an overview of how a website works will be explained.

Spring Creek Gospel Hall

A website has a number of moving parts that have specific roles and functions. At the beginning of the workshop, an overview of how a website works will be explained.

Multiple Inc - Sedgwick

Front-end Development

Aeramax Pro

Custom Wordpress Theme Development

The Elevator Consultants

Custom Wordpress Theme Design & Development

The Edge | Sedgwick's quarterly Publication

Custom Wordpress Theme Development

LocalChicago - Local Business Marketplace

Custom E-Commerce Design & Development LocalCicero.com • LocalBerwyn.com

Believers Hymn Book

Custom Design & Javascript Development

Website workflow and organization

A website commonly uses 4 different languages. At Syntax, you'll learn 2 of those 4 and will be introduced to a third. These 3 are used for front-end development and are always used for web development.

Organization is very important in web development. It's important for future developers that might work on a website you created or if you are working on a pre-developed website, you will have a good idea of where to find what you need.

HTML & CSS

HTML structures a website. It contains images and information in containers so that each can be arranged in the most appropriate way. Without html, the website can only look like a text document so we strategically put different parts of content into html containers.

CSS goes hand-in-hand with HTML. Without it, a website will look like a plain text document so knowing CSS is one of the most important languages to know to make a website look how it was designed.

HTML/CSS/Javascript

CSS goes hand-in-hand with HTML. Without it, a website will look like a plain text document so knowing CSS is one of the most important languages to know to make a website look how it was designed.

jQuery is a Javascript library and is the 3rd language that will be introduced at .syntax{}. jQuery will allow for manipulating html and css so that cool effects can be applied.

Git is a version-control tool. With a few commands, you can work with a dev team and keep track of all changes and be safe from overriding your work and others'. It's essential when you're working on a single project with multiple developers.

Responsive development

Responsive web design ensures users have a good viewing experience on any of their devices. Google prioritizes mobile-friendly sites in its search results and it's essential to learn how to optimize websites for mobile by using responsive website development.

#contact

Have a question? Send me a message. I'm happy to answer.

Wondering about specific technologies I've worked with? Drop those in the form.

#about

Syntax is a 1-on-1 workshop where you will be taught how websites work and how to code HTML and CSS - the foundational code used to display websites. The workshop is held via Zoom so a laptop and internet connection is all that is needed. The workshop goes for 1 month, 2 days a week, 2 hours a day.

Syntax Workshop cost-effectively offers 1-on-1 online teaching so that you can get all of your questions answers right away and make sure you fully understand.

1-on-1 teaching

Fortunately, all the information to learn how to code websites is available online and completely free. But it's better to have an professional teach you personally and answer all of your questions.

Small group teaching

Foundational and best practices

Learning to code websites the most simple way is important to all web developers. It will make coding easier and faster in the later stages of development and will definitely help you stand out. Learn the foundational and best practices for developing websites using HTML and CSS through hands-on projects and real-world scenarios. Develop interactive and responsive websites easily and quickly to impress employers and clients.

Start a career in a matter of months

Whether you plan to get a full-time position at a company (Entry-level starting at $60K) or want to enter the exciting world of freelance, Syntax has a direct connections to well-known creative agencies to get access to thousands of jobs.

Network

After being a great web developer, connections are key. There's a better chance of landing a great Large agencies many developers want to work for are much easier to get into when someone you know is already working there. "It's not what you know, it's who you know".

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