jdev
Junior Front-End Developer
Hey there! I'm Justin Hernandez (you might know me online as Jdev). I create digital experiences that don't just look good—they actually *feel* good to use. Recent NAIT Digital Media & IT graduate, ready to build fast, accessible websites.
→ Built e-commerce platform for local Edmonton business to streamline party supply ordering.
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→ Built fast, accessible portfolio to showcase web development skills to employers.
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→ Built recipe content site with focus on clean UX and mobile-first design.
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Snagged a partial scholarship from Juno College during my JavaScript course. I guess my layouts were clicking with the instructors—responsive design and good UX aren't just buzzwords after all.
Got properly certified in Adobe's Creative Suite. Spent way too many late nights learning Photoshop, Illustrator, and the rest.
When I'm not coding, you'll find me with a camera in hand, trying to capturing candid moments around Edmonton. This duck featured in my portfolio is from Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away Film. It's taught me so much about composition, lighting, and connecting with people. Yes.. people, you can check out my portfolio. I just like this duck (Ōtori-Sama)
I collecting trading cards—Pokémon and One Piece are my main obsessions. There's something satisfying about hunting for rare cards and building a playing deck with a budget of $5. It scratches the same itch as debugging code: you're searching for that perfect piece to complete the puzzle.
I'm a bit of a comic book nerd at heart, and I love exploring specialty coffee. I recently got a Nespresso machine and have been diving into imported beans from around the world. I've made some great connections in the coffee community—they really know their stuff. Cool beans.
Ōtori-Sama are spirits who visit the bathhouse as clients. Appearance: They are depicted as bird-like spirits, resembling either giant ducks or chickens. Significance: They are minor characters in the Studio Ghibli Film "Spirtied Away" who are part of the spirit world's clientele, adding to the film's rich fantasy elements.
The "ducks" in Spirited Away are actually called Ōtori-Sama and are spirits that resemble giant chickens or ducks.
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My capstone project for NAIT Digital Media & Information Technology diploma. A comprehensive web application showcasing modern web development skills with a mix of coding, WordPress and design principles.
Currently completing NAIT's Digital Media & Information Technology diploma. Focusing on modern web development, design principles, and digital media production.
Completed Juno College's JavaScript & jQuery course covering control flow, functions, data structures, DOM manipulation, browser events, asynchronous JavaScript, and REST APIs.
Completed Juno College's comprehensive web development course covering HTML5, CSS3, responsive design, Flexbox, SCSS, and introduction to JavaScript & jQuery.
I've been the go-to tech person for my family since I was a kid—you know, the one they call when their printer stops working or they can't figure out why their email isn't sending. Somewhere between fixing my uncle's laptop and teaching my grandma how to use FaceTime, I realized I actually loved this stuff. Not just the troubleshooting part, but the moment when things finally click and work the way they're supposed to.
Right now, I'm deep in my Digital Media program at NAIT, learning everything from frontend frameworks to backend databases. My favorite projects are the ones where I get to wear multiple hats—designing the user experience, writing clean code, and making sure everything works smoothly on any device.
I've worked with everything from React and Node.js to WordPress and PHP, now I'm diving into Astro. What really gets me excited is understanding what users actually need and finding the simplest way to give it to them. Also the fastest way to give it to them. Whether it's debugging a tricky API or making sure a form looks perfect on mobile, I'm all in. I believe the best digital experiences are the ones you don't notice—they just work. That's my approach: build things that feel natural, that help people focus on what matters instead of fighting with technology. That's the kind of work I want to keep doing.
I build websites that actually work for real people. Whether you need a simple portfolio or a full e-commerce site, I focus on making things that look great and function even better. Your website should help you, not give you headaches.
Even with my crazy schedule of my part-time job, coding and studying, I still find time to capture those special moments. Weddings, events, portraits—I'm there with my camera, trying to catch the genuine emotions and real connections. I've done this gig for over 2 years now and I am committed to impressing my clients.
After building websites and learning from plenty of mistakes, I can help you figure out the best approach for your digital projects. Need to know if WordPress is right for you, or how to make your site load faster? Let's chat about it.