Alejandro Castro
Summary
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Lead
Age of Learning
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with and organized 4 multidisciplinary teams to create a Spanish learning gamified experience
- Focused on growing and defining practices for a nascent team of 10 engineers
- Oversaw the development of 8 games and interactive experiences built in Flutter
Senior Frontend Developer
Yalo
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Frontend lead developer on a conversational platform built on a React graphical interface
- Worked on several improvements to reduce the time to value of the platform
JavaScript Fullstack Developer
ScalablePress
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Fullstack developer in online retail application
- Development and maintenance of several MERN stack applications
- Focus was being first to market on delivering new features for both buyers and sellers
Lead React Developer
Pounce Consulting
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Lead developer in a React front end focused application
- As Team Leader, responsibilities included oversight over team's commitments in an agile development environment
Backend Cloud Developer
Accenture
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Worked for several clients developing cloud-based API services on AWS and Azure's platforms
- Oversought the inception of cloud based architecture for end-user based applications
Support Engineer
Softtek
12.2012 - 10.2016
- Provided software maintenance and support to various clients of this consultancy
Education
Software Engineering -
CETYS Universidad
Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico01.2016
Skills
- NodeJS
- Flutter
- Team Leadership
- Product Planning
- AWS
- Javascript
- Product Ownership
- CI/CD
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Engineering Lead
Age of Learning
12.2023 - Current
Senior Frontend Developer
Yalo
07.2021 - 10.2023
JavaScript Fullstack Developer
ScalablePress
06.2019 - 07.2021
Lead React Developer
Pounce Consulting
06.2018 - 05.2019
Backend Cloud Developer
Accenture
11.2016 - 06.2018
Support Engineer
Softtek
12.2012 - 10.2016
Software Engineering -
CETYS Universidad
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