Alex Alvarez GárcigaSoftware Engineer & Web Developer

Software engineer fluent in JavaScript & C#, with more than a decade of exposure to front-end technologies, Microsoft ASP.Net solutions, and Microsoft Azure Cloud Services. In love with React.js, Typescript, HTML5, and CSS3. Skilled in UI/UX design, algorithms, and data structures. Enthusiastic about creating maintainable, user-friendly software through agile methodologies. Able to quickly learn and adopt new paradigms, programming languages, frameworks, and tools to meet project needs.

Experience

Throughout my career, I have worked with Delphi, PHP, Visual FoxPro, Java, C/C++, Android, Node.js, Angular, and other technologies. Currently, I enjoy building applications with React, React Native, Next.js, and .NET Core. I am always eager to learn new languages or technologies when required. I can also switch between paradigms, from Object-Oriented Programming to functional approaches, comfortably writing imperative or declarative code as needed.

Origin IT Solutions B.W. - ACSION

04/2020 - 01/2024
Lead Frontend-Engineer | Full Stack Engineer
  • Led the front-end development of a healthcare and wellness solution for medical screening and doctor-patient shared decision-making, focused on improving the health system in Suriname.
  • Spearheaded and enforced best practices to drive the software development lifecycle through Microsoft Azure DevOps and agile methodologies.
  • Served as a consultant to the company's clients on UI/UX design and front-end implementation, ensuring new projects and opportunities for extending contracts and improving B2B client relationships.
  • Architected, designed, and implemented an Expo-based React Native mobile application for healthcare and health insurance using Microsoft Azure Identity Platform for zero-trust security and Microsoft Azure Communication Services for messaging. This creation opened up new opportunities for the company to expand into the Sint Maarten and Curaçao markets.
  • Integrated new features and improved performance in some of the company existing products, leveraging and improving client trust in the company's current solutions and services.

Turmundo S.A.

08/2016 - 03/2020
Technical Lead | Chief Technology Officer
  • Led the development of internal web applications using .NET MVC 5 and Angular, implementing the company's overall technology strategy, roadmap, and vision to support business objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Spearheaded the creation of a cutting-edge offline map application, leveraging Leaflet and Ionic for the frontend, and designing a microservices architecture with RabbitMQ to serve the application
  • Implemented and managed Azure Cloud services for both company infrastructure and project deployments, optimizing performance and scalability.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliverables.
  • Architected and implemented RESTful APIs to support internal systems and mobile app development, ensuring seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
  • Conducted code reviews, implemented agile methodologies, and established CI/CD pipelines to improve development efficiency and product quality.
  • Played a key role in technical decision-making processes, balancing innovation with practical implementation to meet business objectives
  • Actively participated in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues across various projects and platforms.

University of Havana, Information Technology Directorate

19/2012 - 09/2016
Software Engineer
  • Researched web standards and front-end technologies: HTML5, ECMAScript 6, and CSS3, and taught courses on them to Computer Science Bachelor undergraduates & software engineers.
  • Developed and deployed responsive UX/UI designs for multiple and faculty websites, improving online presence and user engagement.

Casabe LLC

10/2015 - 08/2016
Front-end Web Developer
  • Implemented SVG-based animations with GSAP and CSS3 to improve website interactions.
  • Collaborated with graphic and editorial designers to convert PSD and Illustrator deliverables into coded, responsive HTML5 and CSS3 web page markup.
  • Integrated web application front-ends with RESTful APIs and web services from various backend technologies.
  • Ensured cross-browser compatibility across popular browsers.

Previous Experiences

09/2012 - 09/2016
Full Stack Software Engineer | Freelancer
  • Prior experience includes freelance work for companies like GMixon-Pixeliris, Tutti Pizza, and Fermen Corporation.