Abner Alvarado

Software Development & Marketing

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

About

Web Developer, Marketer & Accountant Experienced full-stack developer and digital marketer skilled in building scalable web applications and driving business growth through digital innovation Skills • Programming Languages: JavaScript, Python, PHP, Java, C#, Dart, .NET • Front-End: React, React Native, Angular, Vue, Flutter • Back-End: Node.js, Laravel, Django, Spring Boot • Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch • Tools: Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Kibana, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform • Architecture: REST APIs, Microservices, SOLID Principles • Methodologies: Agile, TDD, CI/CD • Design: UI/UX Design, Wireframing, Prototyping • Marketing: Marketing Strategy, Branding Development, Online Advertising, Sales Management • Accounting/Finance: Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Tax Accounting

Experience

  • Senior Software Engineer at Softtek
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Generative AI Team in a multinational financial services company Contributed to multiple critical projects, driving innovation and enhancing AI capabilities: • Feedback Microservice Development: Designed and implemented a Python-based feedback microservice to improve AI system performance through user interaction data collection and analysis. • AI Agent Enhancement: Collaborated on improving the bank's AI Agent by integrating advanced response strategies, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), deterministic rules, and disambiguation techniques to optimize response accuracy and contextual understanding. • Evaluation Microservice: Built an evaluation microservice leveraging Python and FastAPI, incorporating custom performance metrics and the Ragas framework to measure AI response quality and accuracy effectively. • Authorization Microservice: Engineered a scalable Java-based authorization microservice, integrating enterprise-level identity management, Redis caching, and a custom configuration system to streamline user role management and access control.

  • Software Developer at Brandbox
    Jan 2010 - May 2024 · 14 yrs 5 mos

    • Led the design and implementation of multi-platform applications, including brand-centric websites, online banking platforms, and bespoke e-commerce solutions, significantly enhancing client business efficiencies and competitive edges in digital markets. • Innovated client-side process automation, streamlining operations for Brandbox clients by automating routine tasks, which led to an average operational efficiency increase and a reduction in human error. • Played a pivotal role in digital transformation projects for international brands, integrating automation tools and technologies that improved digital engagement and operational scalability.

  • Lead Project Manager at DOGTRACK
    Jul 2017 - Oct 2021 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Contributed to the development and maintenance of Drogtrack's flagship platforms: • Instrumental in the development of besocy.com, a leading editorial and revenue technology solution, resulting in substantial audience growth and the discovery of new revenue channels for media organizations in Spain and LATAM. • Contributed to adsocy.com becoming the premier advertising network for story-format ads, delivering custom solutions to a wide range of publishers and advertisers.

  • Marketing Manager at Chem Cres Inc., C.A.
    Aug 2007 - Dec 2009 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Implemented customer segmentation, product optimization, and margin management strategies, resulting in a 30% increase in sales and significantly enhanced customer profitability.

  • Marketing/Events Purchasing Specialist at Coca-Cola FEMSA
    Jun 2006 - Apr 2007 · 11 mos

    • Led negotiations for a diverse range of marketing materials and campaigns, coordinating both locally and internationally, to ensure high-quality and cost-effective promotional activities. • Managed key transactions for refrigeration and beverage dispensing equipment, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of in-store product presentations. • Oversaw the logistical processes for marketing materials, ensuring timely delivery and optimal allocation for various marketing campaigns and special events, significantly improving campaign execution efficiency.