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Gastón Balatti

I started exploring web development while studying Communication at university. Back then, between classes and assignments, I would sneak in HTML and CSS courses, not knowing that this hobby would turn into my profession.


Today I work as a frontend developer at La Nación, with experience in Svelte, Next.js, and other modern tools from the web ecosystem. I’m passionate about animations and building clean, fast, and accessible interfaces, always striving to keep my projects simple and thoughtfully designed—both in terms of UX and code.


Even though I come from the world of words, I discovered that programming is also a form of communication: organizing ideas, structuring information, and thinking about the other person—the one who will use what I build. I enjoy collaborating, learning, and staying in motion. When I’m not coding, I’m probably researching a new technology, reading about design, or planning a side project.


If you want to see what I’ve been working on, feel free to check out my portfolio.
And if you want to chat, feel free to reach out.

Projects

Here are some of the most recent projects I’ve worked on, both freelance and at La Nación:

  • Fundación Scala

    Fundación Scala

    React
    Framer Motion

    Development of a visually-driven website, prioritizing smooth and interactive animations.

    Preview

  • Inflation Calculator

    Svelte
    Sass

    Development of a reusable web component to embed in different articles. It calculates price changes over time based on a value, category, and date input.

    Preview
    Inflation Calculator
  • Portfolio Salvador Posse

    Salvador Posse Portfolio

    Next
    Tailwind

    Development of a sleek, concise portfolio website using books as a playful navigation concept.

    Preview

  • Milei’s Speech

    Svelte
    GSAP

    Development of a special article that triggers animations on scroll.

    Preview
    Milei's Speech
  • Corporate market moves

    Corporate market moves

    Svelte
    Sass

    Development of a special feature with different shareable cards, each with its own metadata for social media.

    Preview

Work Experience

Frontend Developer

La Nación

July 2024 - Present

I turn design ideas into functional web experiences, working closely with design, product, and editorial teams to create digital solutions that actually work.
I enjoy optimizing both code and workflows, always looking for more efficient ways of doing things and suggesting ideas that enhance both user experience and team dynamics.

Freelance

September 2022 - Present

Development of web applications with various features such as user authentication, permission systems, and data management. I work directly with clients to understand their technical needs, design scalable architectures, and deliver complete solutions—handling everything from planning to deployment. These have often been the projects where I’ve learned the most.

Social Media Manager

La Nación

October 2020 - July 2024

Before diving into development, I worked in social media creating content that needed to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely—always keeping in mind the user’s attention span and timing. This experience taught me how to synthesize information, build effective narratives, and tailor messages to the audience—skills I now apply to create user-focused solutions.

Contact

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