About Me

Last Update: May 17, 2023

Hi! My name is Mico Dan. I am a FullStack Developer, and a technical writer. I love working with open source technologies and writing most of what I learn.

When I am not writing code or working on a blog post, I'm probably spending my time either reading a book or traveling and socializing

Open Source & Me

Over the years I've made some contributions to some projects and organizations such as Node.js and Reactjs both as a contributor and maintainer.

Technical Writing

I specifically write on JavaScript frameworks such as Node.js, Reactjs, and React Native (Expo).

  • Started Writing on Medium in 2017.
  • In December 2020, recognized as a Distinguished author and a moderator by Dev.to.
  • In 2021, one of my post on integrating Firebase auth in an Expo app was recommended as an official resource by Google's Dev Library.
  • By 2022, worked with more thanorganizations and tech publications and have written many articles and tutorials.

Some of the publications I've worked with: LogRocket, Open Replay.

Work History

  • 🚀 FullStack developer and coordinator of app deliverance at Daca (2022 - 8/2023)
  • 🥑 Full-time Fullstack JavaScript Developer and coordinator of app deliverance at MoonHoldings (2020 - 2023)

Speaking

⚙️ What I use

I almost never get asked about what's my setup is or what I use. Nonetheless, here is what I use on daily basis.

Coding Software

  • Visual Studio Code- My friend yves introduced me to VS Code. At that time, we were both using Atom. I have never looked back
  • Brave- as my personal side browser. I also use Chrome and sometimes Safari and Firefox
  • fairyFloss- As much as I love to try new themes in VSCode, I always come back to fairyFloss
  • item2- My terminal of choice, with ZSH shell
  • Blender- For modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, even video editing and game creation
  • LICEcap- For creating GIFs
  • Figma- For designing amazing user interfaces.

Find out more about what VSCode extensions I regularly use here.

Gear

  • Lenovo ThinkBook
  • Desk & Chair - Pretty much, any flat surface

Awards and recognition

  • Won an award as the best mentor in HerInTech awards for teaching a successful young group of girls to program.