About
Hector Mendoza,
senior software engineer & lead developer.
Senior Software Engineer and Lead Developer with 8+ years of experience building performant, accessible and visually polished web experiences. Based in Morelia, Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Hector Mendoza?
Hector Mendoza is a Senior Software Engineer & Lead Developer with 8+ years of experience, currently Head of Web Integrations at UrVenue. He is based in Morelia, Mexico.
What does Hector Mendoza do?
He builds and leads web projects: Next.js and React applications, WordPress and WooCommerce sites, Shopify stores, headless CMS builds and API integrations, with a focus on performance, accessibility and polished interfaces.
What technologies does Hector Mendoza work with?
React, Next.js, TypeScript, WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Node.js, Tailwind CSS, Three.js, GSAP, Firebase, Figma.
Where is Hector Mendoza based?
Morelia, Mexico (UTC−6). He works remotely with international teams and clients.
Is Hector Mendoza available for new projects?
Yes, he is open to new projects and collaborations, especially for hospitality, e-commerce and corporate web experiences. Contact: hey@hectormendoza.me.
What is Pilleland?
Pilleland is Hector Mendoza's interactive 3D portfolio: a LEGO-style city built from bricks in Three.js where every building is a project, a job or a chapter of his story. Visitors ride the tram for a guided tour, walk the streets as a minifig, or orbit the whole city like a model, and can fly to travel cities (Madrid, Paris, Rome, Punta Cana).
Where did Hector Mendoza study?
He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science (Mobile App Development) and an Engineer's degree in Computer Science, both from Universidad Vasco de Quiroga in Morelia.
Experience
- Head of Web Integrations, UrVenue (2024–Present), Morelia, Mexico
- Web Services Developer, UrVenue (2023–2024), Morelia, Mexico
- Office Manager & Lead Developer, Once Interactive Inc. (2019–2023), Remote
- Senior Web Developer, Once Interactive Inc. (2017–2023), Remote
- Web Developer, COPARMEX Michoacán (2017), Morelia, Mexico
Selected projects
- Cantera Diez Hotel (2025): Hotel and hospitality website built with AngularJS and Firebase, with bilingual i18n and a room showcase.
- Vibe Theme (2026): A collection of 8 premium dark VS Code and Cursor themes, MIT licensed.
- Astes (2024): Corporate website built with WordPress and optimised for SEO.
- Mojito Cocktails (2026): GSAP animation showcase with scroll-driven animation and 3D transforms.
- Our Wedding (2025): Personal wedding website with RSVP management and a countdown.
- Pilleland: Pilleland is Hector Mendoza's interactive 3D portfolio: a LEGO-style city built from bricks in Three.js where every building is a project, a job or a chapter of his story. Visitors ride the tram for a guided tour, walk the streets as a minifig, or orbit the whole city like a model, and can fly to travel cities (Madrid, Paris, Rome, Punta Cana).
Education
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Mobile App Development, Universidad Vasco de Quiroga (2018–2020)
- Engineer's Degree in Computer Science, Universidad Vasco de Quiroga (2013–2017)
Contact
hey@hectormendoza.me · Morelia, Mexico