Created by Kiara McRae
A full-stack, cloud-native showcase blending UX, engineering, and automation into one glowing ecosystem.
Aurora UI is more than a portfolio — it’s a living proof-of-concept merging design systems, automation, and scalable deployment in one responsive experience.
It demonstrates mastery across UX, front-end engineering, and DevOps, proving how code and design can move as one.
| Category | Description |
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| 🎨 Design System | TailwindCSS-based gradient + motion components for consistent UI |
| ⚡ True Shuffle | Fisher–Yates algorithm ensures unbiased random playback |
| 🎧 Ambient Audio Layer | Framer Motion + ambient loops for immersive storytelling |
| 📊 Aurora Cloud Dashboard | Interactive analytics built with Recharts |
| 🧱 Architecture Visualization | Visual hierarchy from user → frontend → container → cloud |
| 🤖 Automation Ready | CI/CD + container orchestration configuration |
| 🪄 Accessibility Compliance | WCAG 2.1 AA, ARIA, and ADA-aware design |
| 💌 Email Experience Suite | WCAG-compliant, Litmus-tested HTML emails with CAN-SPAM adherence |
- Built with Next.js 15 + TypeScript
- Styled with TailwindCSS and Aurora’s gradient system
- Integrated Framer Motion for smooth animations
- Implemented True Shuffle (Fisher–Yates) logic for unbiased randomness
- 🐳 Containerized via Docker for cross-environment builds
- ☁️ Orchestrated for Kubernetes scalability
- ⚡ Automated CI/CD using GitHub Actions + Terraform (IaC)
- 🚀 Auto-deployed to Vercel with preview builds and production pipelines
🧑💻 User
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💻 Frontend — Next.js · Tailwind · TypeScript
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📦 Container Layer — Docker · GitHub Actions
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☁️ Cloud — Vercel · Kubernetes · Terraform
Every layer reflects Kiara’s workflow — from front-end craft to scalable cloud automation.
| Phase | Feature | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 🧠 AI Integration | Vertex AI + Python microservices | Predictive playlists & adaptive dashboards |
| 📊 Dashboard v3 | Cloud analytics | Real-time metrics & sentiment tracking |
| 🎨 Aurora Design System | Component library | Accessible, scalable multi-theme UI |
Kiara McRae — UX & Front-End Developer • Systems Thinker • Leader
Based in Atlanta, GA | Building tools that feel as intuitive as they are intelligent
- 🎓 BS, Human Systems Engineering (UX) — Arizona State University (Graduating 2026)
- 💻 BS, Computer Science — Georgia State University (Graduating 2026)
- ✅ Certifications: Google Project Management, Six Sigma Green Belt
- 🧰 Project Tools: Jira, Asana, MS Project, Smartsheet
- ☁️ Cloud Platforms: Azure (basic familiarity), Google Cloud (coursework)
- 🔩 Hardware & Design: Arduino microcontrollers (C++ / sensor integration), Fusion 360 CAD modeling
- 🏆 Twice named Manager of the Quarter at Starbucks for operational excellence and innovation
“I lead, design, and automate with taste.
If you value velocity and craft — we’ll get along.”
| Platform | Link |
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| linkedin.com/in/kiara-mcraetopperformer | |
| ✉️ Email | kiarammcrae@gmail.com |
| 📞 Phone | +1 (678) 770-8243 |
| 🧠 GitHub | github.com/pythonprincessux |
| 🌐 Live Site | aurorakiara.dev |
© 2025 Kiara McRae • All Rights Reserved
Built with 💖, motion, and ember glow ✨