Lucas Castro
About Lucas Castro
Lucas Castro is a Staff Frontend Engineer currently working at Webflow, with a background in English from the University of Ottawa. He has held various leadership roles in frontend and full-stack development across multiple companies, focusing on improving user experience and accessibility features.
Current Role at Webflow
Lucas Castro serves as a Staff Frontend Engineer at Webflow, a position he has held since 2023. He works remotely from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he focuses on frontend engineering, leveraging his extensive experience to enhance the platform's capabilities.
Previous Experience in Frontend Development
Prior to his current role, Lucas held various positions in frontend development. He worked as a Senior Frontend Developer and Tech Lead at Solink from 2018 to 2020. He also served as a Senior Frontend Developer at Trend Micro from 2017 to 2018, where he contributed to significant projects aimed at improving user experience.
Leadership Roles in Software Development
Lucas has held several leadership positions throughout his career. He was a Team Lead for Frontend Development at CMT Group from 2016 to 2017 and a Team Lead for Full-Stack Development at bv02 from 2014 to 2015. His leadership roles often involved guiding teams in product development and optimizing user engagement.
Educational Background in English
Lucas studied at the University of Ottawa, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. This educational background has contributed to his communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within teams.
Contributions to Accessibility and User Experience
Throughout his career, Lucas has focused on improving accessibility and user experience. He enhanced the accessibility features of core products, making them more inclusive for users with disabilities. He also developed a full-stack system for modular onboarding to facilitate product adoption.