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I'm

John Ludena,

a Senior Design Engineer

currently focused on building world-class user experiences that drive growth.

Recent Work

work

Eleox: The Future of Natural Gas Trading

Eleox is a natural gas post-trading platform that is private, secure, and collaborative.

UI / UX

Figma

React.js

Storybook

Node.js

Java

Golang

work

Pomodoro Champion: Focus or Die

Pomodoro Champion is a fun social focus app that uses group accountability as a game mechanic to keep you from getting distracted. Now available on the App Store.

react.js

capacitor.js

tailwind css

ios

android

websockets

firebase

realtime database

Work experience

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Designer / UI Developer

Eleox LLC

Apr 2023 - Present

  • Led product design and front-end implementation for OxNom, Eleox's flagship natural gas nomination tool
  • Built modular, reusable UI components aligned with a brand-wide design refresh
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to turn complex business logic into user-friendly experiences
  • Prototyped experimental features and new workflows to support future product initiatives
  • Contributed to automated Cypress testing for robust end-to-end feature validation
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Senior Front-end Developer

Adcetera Design Group

Dec 2018 - Apr 2023

  • Engineered custom responsive websites for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500s
  • Integrated CMS platforms like WordPress and Drupal for client-editable content
  • Mentored junior devs and introduced a reusable component library to improve delivery speed
  • Partnered with designers to scope projects accurately and ensure pixel-perfect builds
  • Championed tooling upgrades that boosted team productivity and code quality
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Web Developer

Cella Consulting (Chevron Corporation)

Oct 2016 - Dec 2018

  • Supported Chevron's internal training portal through custom front-end development
  • Migrated and re-branded intranet sites to align with Chevron's updated brand guidelines
  • Streamlined communication between design and dev teams to speed up asset handoff
  • Trained and unblocked new developers to accelerate team ramp-up
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Web Developer

Bold Pixel Media

Jan 2013 - Oct 2016

  • Built custom e-commerce sites using Shopify, BigCommerce, and WordPress/WooCommerce
  • Delivered full-stack solutions for local businesses and agencies, including landing pages and marketing sites
  • Successfully launched dozens of client projects via platforms like Upwork and Freelancer
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Graphic & Web Designer

Innovative Turnaround Controls

Feb 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Designed trade show graphics, print materials, and product branding for ITC
  • Developed static brochure sites for in-house software tools
  • Supported on-site deployment for ITC's software tools