Hector Feliz Recio

Full Stack Developer

Highly skilled and versatile developer with over 10 years of experience in web technologies, eCommerce, and API integrations. Adept at developing and supporting complex web applications using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various frameworks. Experienced in enhancing SEO, web performance, and accessibility. Passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Hector Feliz Recio
February 2023 - Present

Lead Front End Developer

RBCx (Mydoh)Toronto, ON

Royal Bank of Canada

Mydoh is a money management app and Smart Card backed by RBCx (Royal Bank of Canada), helping kids develop real-life money skills early while giving parents across Canada transparency and peace of mind.

  • Transitioned into app development, shipping new Mydoh App features using React Native alongside backend work.
  • Developed the main Mydoh site on Wordpress, including the web signup flow for new users joining over the web.
  • Led implementation of ongoing marketing campaign pages, integrations, and platform improvements.

2021

Full-Stack Development Bootcamp

Juno College of TechnologyToronto, ON

Completed while working full-time at RBCx. Key focus areas: HTTP requests and methods, client/server communication, server-side API implementation, end-user and client-server authentication, and front-end/back-end security techniques.

August 2020 - February 2023

Senior Front End Developer

RBCx (Strategic Design)Toronto, ON

Royal Bank of Canada

The Strategic Design team supports all RBCx Ventures, internal projects and campaigns.

  • Worked alongside multiple Ventures' teams to provide web development and support.
  • Enhanced Search Engine Optimization on Wordpress blogs, internal sites, Ventures web apps and more.

May 2020 - July 2020

Wordpress Developer

RBCx (Arrive)Toronto, ON

Royal Bank of Canada

Arrive provides the tools, resources and connections newcomers need to succeed in Canada.

  • Sole web developer for the Arrive Hub site, primarily focused on the Wordpress platform.
  • Developed new features for the site, leveraging Wordpress's capabilities.
  • Implemented new Arrive API integrations with the Arrive Hub and delivered constant SEO improvements.

February 2017 - April 2020

Senior Web Developer

RentSync St. Catharines, ON

formerly Landlord Web Solutions

One of Canada's top digital website development and marketing firms in the rental housing industry, serving hundreds of North American companies including some of the largest apartment and multi-family real estate management companies in Toronto.

  • Developed over 30 custom and express websites using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web frameworks and standards.
  • Created the "Neighbourhood Explorer" widget using the Google Maps API to categorize and display businesses and amenities near listings, growing it into a SaaS product used by over 300 clients.
  • Wrote Node.js scrapers and feeds code to gather building and listing data for over 20 new onboarding clients.
  • Crafted innovative, top-selling responsive express themes and widgets in collaboration with designers.
  • Provided leadership, mentorship, training, and documentation within a team of up to 10 front end developers.

November 2016 - February 2017

Web Developer & SEO Strategist

VPDM Digital MarketingSt. Catharines, ON

SEO and digital marketing agency with clients from the GTA, Hamilton and Niagara Region.

  • Designed, implemented and improved WordPress sites, email campaigns, and landing pages.
  • Led SEO strategy and implementation for websites and their content.

August 2015 - November 2016

Web & eCommerce Developer

SRC VinylNiagara Falls, ON

Niagara based company with one of the biggest international online vinyl records stores, record labels, and forum community sites. Sites: srcvinyl.com, vinylcollective.com, boards.vinylcollective.com

  • Completed, improved, and supported a new Magento eCommerce site as the sole developer.
  • Designed and implemented new features, performance fixes, redesigns, and data scripts for the website.
  • Rebuilt themes for a custom WordPress blog and vinyl trading forum site with over 25,000 members.

Hector Feliz Graduation
Fall 2013 - Spring 2015

Computer Programmer Diploma

Niagara College of Applied Arts and TechnologyWelland, ON

Program highlights: Programming and web development, database design and development, object-oriented programming, MVC architecture, graphic design, 3D modelling, project management.

Academic Achievements:

  • Niagara Scholar Award
  • Associate Dean's Excellence Award
  • Presidents' Honour Roll

Summer 2013

Moved to Canada

Niagara Falls, ON

Left hometown Dominican Republic and moved to Niagara Falls, ON to pursue a career in Programming at Niagara College.