James Lafa - Personal Website

Personal portfolio showcasing my career journey as a CTO & Engineering Leader based in Berlin.

Live: https://jameslafa.github.io

About

Interactive timeline featuring my professional experience, skills, and language proficiencies. Built with a focus on clean design, smooth animations, and bilingual support.

Features

• Bilingual Support (EN/DE): Automatic language detection with manual override
• Interactive Timeline: Journey through work experience and life milestones
• Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach with hamburger navigation
• Smooth Animations: Wind farm scene with hover interactions
• Print-Friendly: Optimized layout for resume printing

Tech Stack

• Vanilla JavaScript (no frameworks)
• CSS3 with custom animations
• Static site hosted on GitHub Pages
• No build process or dependencies

Design

• Dark theme with blue accent colors (#6ba3d6)
• Google Fonts (Outfit)
• Custom SVG illustrations
• Minimal and professional aesthetic