I’m Sarah Riazati, a front-end engineer with a unique blend of skills in web development, UX design and storytelling.
For me, front-end development is so much more than writing code. I approach it as a collaborative craft, where design and code are two sides of the same coin. My philosophy is rooted in curiosity, creativity, and iteration. I love learning new tools, working in cross-disciplinary teams, and building scalable systems. I’m equally comfortable leading brainstorms to sketch UX journeys; coding reusable, well-documented components; or diving into troubleshooting tricky browser edge cases.
My nontraditional path—from documentary filmmaker to college lecturer to freelance developer—has made me a curious, adaptable problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments. Years of freelancing makes me a collaborative problem solver and strategic thinker who brings clarity and structure to complex challenges.
🖥️ Development & Frontend Engineering
- Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python
- Frameworks: React, Next.js, Vue, Nuxt.js
- Styling & Animation: Tailwind, SASS, GSAP
- Content Architecture & Headless CMS (Mainly Sanity)
- APIs & Integrations (Notably Google Maps API, Vimeo, YouTube)
- Project Management & Automation: Airtable, Trello, Jira, Frame.io
- Scalable Deployment & DevOps: Netlify, Vercel, GCP
🎨 Storytelling & Interactive Media
- Design Tools: Figma, Adobe
- UX/UI Methods: Prototyping in the Browser, Accessible Interfaces, User Journey Mapping
- AI & Automation: ChatGPT, Cursor, Generative Design
🎬 Storytelling & Interactive Media
- Creative Direction & Narrative Design
- Production: Directing, Producing, Scripting, Camera Operation, Audio Recording
- Post-production: Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects