Open to work · Barcelona

I've built
interfaces used by
thousands of users.

I'm Carles Melgarejo Vila, a Senior Frontend Developer with over 20 years of experience. I currently work on the frontend of Chairing Tool, a platform for major international AI conferences.

20+
Years dev
35+
AI conferences
300+
Tous landings
Carles Melgarejo
~/barcelona
React
TypeScript
Next.js
Redux
Vibe Coding
Claude Code
Copilot
Node
Strapi
PHP
AI Conferences
Barcelona
20+ anys programant
React
TypeScript
Next.js
Redux
Vibe Coding
Claude Code
Copilot
Node
Strapi
PHP
AI Conferences
Barcelona
20+ anys programant
01 About me

"Strong ability in teamwork and communication. Adaptability and eagerness to learn — always. Methodical, reliable, and committed."

01

Hard-working and responsible. Good communicator and team player.

02

Curious, analytical mind — always learning, always adapting.

03

A lover of work done well and attention to detail.

04

Coding is both my job and my hobby.

05

Loyal and present for the people who matter to me.

06

Off-screen: electric guitar, choir, musical theatre, cooking and reading.

02 Tech stack

Technologies I've worked with.

Modern frontend
React
Framework
TypeScript
Language
Tailwind
CSS
CSS3
CSS
Next.js
Framework
Astro build
Framework
Redux
State
ECMAScript
Language
Kendo React
UI Kit
Material UI
UI Kit
SASS
CSS
HTML5
Language
AI & Tooling
Claude Code
AI Dev
Claude Pro
AI Dev
GitHub Copilot
AI Dev
Vibe Coding
AI Dev
VSCode
IDE
Google Apps Script
Automation
Strapi
Headless CMS
Node / npm
Runtime
Backend & Infra
Docker
Containers
RESTful API
Architecture
PHP
Language
WordPress
CMS
MySQL
Database
Laravel
Framework
CodeIgniter
Framework
DNS / Servers
DevOps
03 Experience

20+ years putting product in users' hands.

2023 — now
Senior Frontend Developer
Brainful Labs

Front-end development in the core team of Chairing Tool, the platform that handles paper submission and review for the world's biggest AI conferences — thousands of reviewers, thousands of papers.

Decoupled architecture with RESTful API, React, TypeScript, Redux and Kendo React.

WordPress for clients and involvement in other React and Next.js client projects. Mentoring of junior developers.

Next.jsReactTypeScriptReduxKendo ReactMaterial UIRESTfulVibe CodingWordPress
Projects & conferences
IJCAI-ECAI 2026, ECAI 2024, CCIA 2024, IIIA-CSIC, ECML-PKDD, AIEER, EUSFLAT, VALE 2023
2014 — 2022
Full Stack Developer
Agència digital Malabars

Front-end and back-end work for 300+ landings and dozens of sites. PHP, MySQL, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Bootstrap, responsive. Custom CMS, WordPress and Shopify.

Remote server, domain and DNS management for clients.

PHPMySQLHTML5SASSCSS3jQueryWordPressShopify
Brands I worked with
Tous, Castañer, Havaianas, Racc, Revlon, Boboli, Textura, Muy Mucho, Benefit Lab, Fundació Mercè Rodoreda, RACC, Montibello, Revlon, Ajuntament de Sant Cugat…
2012 — now
Freelance analyst & developer
Freelance

Sites for independents and small businesses. Front and back end with PHP-CodeIgniter, SEO, structure optimisation, payment gateways and CMSs.

Next.jsDockerReactPHPStrapiTypescriptVibe CodingIonizeCodeIgniterSEOjQueryPayPal
Clients
Efonts, Paumats, Mongoose Timber Company, Sonisord, Gegants St Pere de les Puel·les, Col·lectiu Ronda…
2008 — 2011
Web analyst & developer
Whads-Accent

ASP, Python, PHP, JavaScript and CSS. Remote server management with Plesk, IIS 6.0, domains and DNS. Email marketing and consultancy. Training clients in proprietary tools.

ASPPythonPHPJavaScriptCSSPleskIISCampaign Monitor
Clients
BCD, Roca Sanitaris, Ajuntament de Barcelona, Fundació La Caixa, Síndic de Greuges, Clínica Corachan, Fundació Josep Carreras, Fundació We Are Water, Fundació Caixa Catalunya, Escola Massana…
2003 — 2008
Project lead
GMI Records S.L.

Coordinated multimedia projects, production and planning, review and web publishing. Built and ran the TOTART cooperative's portal.

CoordinationMultimedia
2000 — 2002
Multimedia editor & coordinator
Ediciones Interactivas TUK · GMI Records

Distance-learning and multimedia content with Flash. Projects for Barcelona Zoo, Winterthur's e-business master, Doyma, GEA, Bayer and UPC.

FlashHTMLEditing
04 Featured project
Reference project

Chairing Tool

Management platform for the world's biggest international AI conferences. Handles scientific paper submission and review with thousands of reviewers and authors worldwide.

5.000+
Papers
22.000+
Authors
3.000+
Reviewers
React + TypeScript
Stack
Managed conferences
  • IJCAI-ECAI 2026
  • CCIA 2025
  • ECAI 2024
  • VALE 2023
  • ALLIES
  • AIEER
Featured projects

Selected projects.

oct. 2025 – ActualitatEUSFLAT.orgWordPress frontend development.Brainful Labs
2019Basic GrupPHP/MySQL and WordPress blog. Frontend and deployment. Design: Malabars.Malabars
gen. 2019 – des. 2022HavaianasMultiple HTML/JavaScript landing pages and interactive size guide with HTML/JSON on Salesforce. Design: Malabars.Malabars
feb. 2015 – des. 2022Masfalgarona hotel boutiquePHP, MySQL, jQuery. Frontend, backend and deployment. Design: Malabars.Malabars
2014 – ActualitatEfonts.catPHP CMS. Frontend, backend and deployment. Design: Elena Fonts.Freelance
2013 – ActualitatAlittlenote.netHTML, CSS, jQuery and deployment. Google Maps API. Design and development: Carles Melgarejo.Freelance
Brands & institutions I've worked with across my career

20 years, many projects with diverse clients.

EUSFLAT
IJCAI
ECAI
Tous
Castañer
Havaianas
Roca Sanitaris
Revlon
Racc
Boboli
Muy Mucho
Textura
Fundació La Caixa
Ajuntament BCN
Fund. J. Carreras
05 Education

Learning never ends.

2021

Master's in Web Sites & Applications Development

UOC · AQU
GPA 9.6 · 5 Distinctions
PHP, Laravel, React, Angular, TypeScript, Tailwind, Node, Github…
2014

Technical Engineering in Management Informatics

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
Final project on cross-platform mobile applications.
2021AI Course (150 h)UOC
2020PHP Back-end (Laravel, CodeIgniter, Drupal) (150 h)UOC
2020Front-end with JS Frameworks (Angular, Node) (150 h)UOC
2014Application Analyst certificateUOC
2012Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)Inst. Int. Marketing
2010Corporate communication & digital brandingUOC
2007Advanced object-oriented programmingUOC
2006IT Project PlanningUOC
2000Flash 5.0 + HTML editingETSEIB–UPC
06 Languages
Català
Bilingual / native
Castellà / Español
Bilingual / native
Anglès / English
Written & read · Working proficiency
07 Publication

A recent article.

Article · LinkedIn

AI is not killing programming: it is changing the way we program

Four years ago it seemed like smoke. Not any more. AI has not eliminated the need for programmers, but it is radically transforming the way we code.

08 What they say

Words from people I've worked with.

"

His arrival was a turning point for our tool. He brought substantial technical improvements and a proactive, solution-oriented attitude that raised the level of the whole team. A good person — calm, hard-working and collaborative.

Francisco Cruz MencíaCEO Brainful Labs · IJCAI Executive Program
"

A developer with taste and attention to design details. In very short sprints, his collaborative and resolute nature was key to delivering quality and speed.

Francisco GarcíaUX/UI Designer · CEO Pixel Research Lab
"

Stands out for analytical skill and creativity, consistently great at problem-solving. His positive attitude and willingness to collaborate make working with him truly inspiring.

David Puertas GómezEntrepreneur · Computer Engineering UAB
"

A great professional with long experience in web development. Responsible and committed to the company.

Oriol Marí PàmiesCEO Whads Accent
"

He has delivered excellent service, with outstanding technical knowledge and a willingness to adapt to changing needs. A professional you can trust with any corporate digital platform.

Carles Barbero CiuróCommunications Manager · BCD
"

Methodical, responsible, organised and resolute. I highlight his commitment and communication skills for excellent teamwork.

Elena Navarro SansanoFreelance designer
09 Hello — let's talk

Looking for a
trusted frontend developer ?

I'm open to new opportunities — teams that want to build product with care, speed and technical judgement.

[email protected]