Alejandro V.

Alejandro V.

Senior Tech Lead

Cantabria, Spain
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About Me

Technically sophisticated and analytical IT Service Specialist with a diverse educational background, adept at identifying opportunities for business growth and providing IT solutions aligned with organizational goals and objectives. Results-oriented with solid business acumen and demonstrated ability to maximize results using various resources. He has a strong passion for coding, planning, strategizing, and project management, working primarily with Python but immersed in other technologies as well. He is a strong and customer-centered leader and team player who uses groundbreaking solutions and technologies to solve complex client problems.

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Tech Lead
2017 - Present (7 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participate in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

PLENTY
PLENTY
Software Engineering Manager
2022 - Present (2 years)
Remote
  • Leading the Applications team, which delivers the core applications used by farm operators to interact with their farm remotely.

  • Participated in the implementation and preparation of all the software that will be used to manage the largest vertical indoor farm ever built, which will be in Compton, California.

  • Making sure team delivers on a regular basis without losing momentum, while coordinating with other team and actually managing tasks from other teams too since we have a very cross-collaboration culture in Plenty

Genesys
Genesys
Senior Team Manager
2018 - 2022 (4 years)
Spain
  • Regularly drive innovation by planning and executing quarterly on-premises releases to enterprise architecture to enhance system processes, tools and technologies.

  • Regularly exhibit expert knowledge in performance, scalability, enterprise system architecture, and engineering best practices over several domains.

  • Regularly exert technical influence over multiple teams, managing them efficiently to maximize their productivity in line with agreed milestones.

OpenCoast
OpenCoast
Co-Founder and CTO
2014 - 2017 (3 years)
Bilbao, Spain
  • Successfully managed all software development processes, code reviews and software releases for clients.

  • Worked across multiple intersecting departments within the firm to implement new systems and best practices for clients.

  • Regularly leveraged and integrated the best in class software and platforms with minimal customization for design and business processes for different clients.

Genesys
Genesys
Full Stack Developer
2014 - 2015 (1 year)
  • Designed, developed, tested, supported, and debugged a new Big Data Analytics and Workflow Optimization Product for a client.

  • Produced a clean, quality, and testable application that supported rapid delivery through Continuous Integration, Delivery, and automated deployments.

  • Used creative and innovative approaches in solving complex problems about the product, by taking advantage of the expertise of the in-house cross-functional team.

Tecnalia
Tecnalia
R&D Engineer
2010 - 2014 (4 years)
Bilbao, Spain
  • Successfully developed an in-house middleware solution based on OSGI and Eclipse (SMOOL) which allowed end users to create rich content requests and obtain new projects and funding.

  • Effectively directed all functions and activities associated with multi-departmental matrix teams to meet project requirements.

  • Responsible for the planning, organising and execution of the core phases of different technology projects for clients using cloud based apps like Java, Eclipse, OSGI, RDF, and Ontologies.

European Software Institute
European Software Institute
Research Engineer
2007 - 2010 (3 years)
  • Provided technical expertise for the development and maintenance of legacy software systems using VBasic and C++.

  • Provided technical guidance and supervision over a virtualization infrastructure to serve several in-house services and integrations.

  • Regularly wrote, tested and maintained different production quality C++ and Python codes on different European projects.

Portfolio

Director of Engineering - Wizbots
Director of Engineering - Wizbots

Wizbots is a learning platform for kids to learn programming and Robotics. It enables kids to learn the fundamentals of programming with Java and Robotics with LEGO. The game helps to foster teamwork and learning of new abilities for kids. Roadmap planning, hands-on development, API implmentation, team management and leadership were some of my responsibilities on this project. As a Principal Member of Technical Staff I was in charge of the software design and development for major components of the platform. Dive deep into any part of the stack and low level systems, as well as design broad distributed system interactions. Defined and participated in the technological roadmap to align with business goals, taking into consideration budget restrictions, schedules and the remote team of developers.

Head of Development - Bluewatch
Head of Development - Bluewatch

Bluewatch is a waterposts management tool for Watersports Schools. It helps to manage roster, agenda, customers, courses, accommodation and bookings, all in a single place. It also has online booking features integrated into the school's websites. I handled architecture definition, data model definition, hands-on development, team management and leadership, Scrum Master, QA.

Education

Android Programming Course, Android Development
Android Programming Course, Android Development
University Camilo Jose Cela
2011 - 2012 (1 year)
Certificate in Advanced Studies
Certificate in Advanced Studies
University of Deusto
2007 - 2009 (2 years)
Master's Degree, Computer Science
Master's Degree, Computer Science
Universidad de Deusto
2001 - 2006 (5 years)