ÁLvaro S.

Full-stack Product Engineer

Full stack / Front end developer
1/1/2022 - 3/1/2023

Developed proficiency as a front-end developer by creating a fully accessible React component library adhering to all a11y requirements using React JS and TypeScript. Leveraged an extensive understanding of a wide range of available technologies to select the best possible solutions. Anticipated potential issues and bottlenecks, identifying and implementing effective resolutions. Demonstrated strong troubleshooting skills to resolve technical problems promptly. Communicated effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with objectives.

Full Stack Developer
8/1/2019 - 12/1/2021

Developed new features for multiple applications as a FullStack developer on a Marketplace Integrations team, utilizing ReactJS for frontend and NodeJS for backend. Gained proficiency in React-Redux and the React Context API. Engaged in modifying applications for new microservices-based features, alongside AWS Cloud and Lambda integration. Managed databases using MongoDB and MySQL.

Contributed to another development team by creating new application features using Vue.JS and Typescript, and ensuring code quality with unit tests leveraging Jest. Applied Python and the Django framework for backend development, implementing GraphQL for API data retrieval.

Automation Specialist/Developer
3/1/2019 - 8/1/2019

Served as a Software Engineer focusing on Test Automation, employing tools such as Selenium, Java, Javascript, and Saucelabs. Within the Automation team of the Test & Target department, developed an Automation Framework to facilitate Acceptance and Regression testing for scripts created by frontend developers. Implemented functionalities to capture screenshots of tested pages and dispatch automated emails containing detailed reports on test success and failure. Contributed to the creation and execution of tests utilizing the custom automation framework.

Software Engineering Intern
8/1/2017 - 3/1/2019

Served as a Frontend Developer on the Test & Target Team, leveraging expertise in JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, and CSS3 to develop A/B tests on a major e-commerce website. Responsible for manipulating the website's pages in various ways, occasionally creating entirely new pages to replace existing ones, utilizing only the page’s DOM code and an in-house jQuery library. Conducted rigorous testing and troubleshooting of the scripts to ensure optimal performance and quality.

Developer at University Project
4/1/2017 - 4/1/2018

At the Centro Interdisciplinas de Novas Tecnologias na Educação (CINTED) at UFRGS, developed web software utilizing technical proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, and various other web languages. Engaged extensively with Second Life, a virtual world software, to integrate and enhance interactive educational tools and applications. The role emphasized strong capabilities in both front-end and back-end development, leveraging modern web development frameworks and ensuring seamless user experiences in a virtual environment.

Developer at University Project
3/1/2016 - 1/1/2017

Developed advanced proficiency in Python for data analysis, utilizing its libraries and frameworks to extract, manipulate, and interpret complex datasets. Achieved significant experience in web development through the use of PHP and JavaScript, crafting and maintaining the web interface of the software. Enhanced technical skills in integrating backend data processing with frontend usability. Contributed to various stages of software development including design, testing, and deployment, ensuring a robust and user-friendly final product.

Developer at University Project
7/1/2015 - 2/1/2016

Worked as a web developer, creating a specialized web software for Material Engineering using the Python/Django framework. Developed strong proficiency in MySQL for database management, as well as in HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap for crafting the web interface. Utilized Javascript, JQuery, AJAX, and JSON to enhance the dynamic and interactive aspects of the software.

Developer at University Project
8/1/2014 - 4/1/2015

Developed proficiency in Python within the context of Natural Language Processing (NLP). Engaged extensively with frameworks such as NLTK, spaCy, and TensorFlow to drive the progress of language model research and development. Demonstrated expertise in building and optimizing machine learning algorithms, focusing on deep learning techniques for text analysis. Contributed to large-scale data processing pipelines, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in data handling using tools like Pandas and NumPy. Enhanced collaborative development and version control practices employing Git and GitHub. Gained experience in deploying NLP models to production environments, utilizing Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration. Improved system performance and scalability through the application of advanced concepts in cloud computing, specifically within AWS. Led and participated in peer reviews, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the research team.

Computer Engineering (Blocked/Incomplete) at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
2015 - 2025

Computer Systems (Ongoing) at University of the Sinos River Valley
2022 - 2024