Kiara McRae
UX & Front-End Developer — blending human-centered design with intelligent systems.
Aurora UI (Ember Edition)
Spotify-style cloud app with True Shuffle and motion-driven UI.
Aurora Cloud Dashboard v2
Data visualization suite (Recharts) with themed analytics.
Aurora Email & Marketing Experience
Accessible, responsive, and compliant HTML email suite with WCAG + CAN-SPAM validation.
Delta IT Automation Simulation
AI automation proposal for enterprise workflows.
Construction UX Study
Human Systems Engineering meets field project management.
Why I Created Aurora UI
Aurora UI was born out of my drive to merge everything I do — design, leadership, and engineering — into one living example. I wanted to build a space that didn’t just talk about my skills but showed them in motion: clean design systems, responsive code, animations, and real interactivity. It started as a technical challenge but became a full reflection of who I am — someone who delivers beauty, logic, and purpose in every project.
How Aurora Was Built
Aurora UI is more than a portfolio — it’s a full-stack demonstration of design systems, automation, and scalable cloud architecture. Every layer was built to reflect modern enterprise engineering practices while keeping the human experience front and center.
Frontend Foundation
- ⚡ Built with Next.js 15 + TypeScript for hybrid static and dynamic rendering.
- 🎨 Styled using TailwindCSS and the Aurora Gradient System.
- 🧠 Added True Shuffle logic via Fisher–Yates algorithm for unbiased randomness.
- 🎧 Integrated ambient audio and Framer Motion for immersive UI interactions.
Infrastructure & Deployment
- 🐳 Containerized using Docker for consistent cross-environment builds.
- ☁️ Configured for Kubernetes orchestration with scalable deployment files.
- ⚙️ Integrated CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions + Terraform (IaC ready).
- 🚀 Auto-deployed to Vercel for continuous delivery and preview environments.
Aurora was engineered as both a technical sandbox and a storytelling tool — blending creativity, logic, and data into a cohesive experience that feels alive.
Built entirely by Kiara McRae · Designed for scalability · Driven by passion ✨
Aurora Architecture Diagram
A visual map of how Aurora connects design, logic, and infrastructure — showing how each layer supports the next in a seamless developer experience.
Each layer reflects my workflow — from UX craft to cloud automation. Aurora demonstrates not just what I build, but how I engineer it.
Digital Résumé
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