Work Experience
Senior Fullstack Engineer
Uwigo/Informat
Aug 2025 - Present·Remote
- Developed a dynamic and incremental Azure-based infrastructure, enhancing system scalability and reliability.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive authentication and authorization microservice utilized across the company.
- Standardized API response formats, improving consistency and efficiency in inter-departmental communications.
Organizer | Community Builder | Tech Advocate
Google Developer Groups Quito
Apr 2023 - Present·Quito, EC
- Organized and executed in-person and virtual tech events tailored to community interests.
- Fostered an inclusive and welcoming environment to support professional growth and networking.
- Moderated virtual sessions to ensure smooth interaction and active participation.
Senior Fullstack Engineer
Blue Express
Aug 2024 - Aug 2025·Remote
- Developed and maintained a robust event-driven microservices architecture for BlueExpress, enhancing system scalability.
- Spearheaded the integration of a native AI model for image recognition, driving innovation in logistics solutions.
- Collaborated across backend, frontend, mobile, and infrastructure teams to deliver efficient and effective systems.
Technologies I Work With
Pytest
Playwright
Keras
Vercel
OpenCV
Github Actions
Redis
Go
Figma
Dart
Flutter
JavaScript
Tailwind CSS
Graphql
Docker
Jira
PostgreSQL
GitHub
TypeScript
Java
Amazon Web Services
MongoDB
React
Tensorflow
HTML
Material UI
Git
Storybook
Node.js
Python
Flask
Firebase
Supabase
Kubernetes
FastAPI
Redux
CSS
Astro
Kafka
Postman
Angular
Next.js
Cloudflare
Airflow
Terraform
Proficient with a diverse range of modern development tools and frameworks, always keen to explore emerging technologies.
Featured Projects
Build with AI website
Next.js
React.js
Tailwind
TypeScript
Vercel
i18n
This collaborative GDG Ecuador project is a dynamic hub for the Build with AI 2025 event. It comprehensively showcases speakers, schedules, sponsors, and internationalization efforts, providing attendees with all essential details.
OpenKanban Board
Next.js
React.js
Tailwind
TypeScript
PWA
Firebase
Firestore
Vercel
Effortlessly manage your projects with this Open Source Kanban Board. Create, edit, and delete projects, and organize tasks by adding, moving, or removing them — all stored on Firebase Firestore and synchronized in real-time across all devices.
Cadenza App
Next.js
React.js
Tailwind
Vercel
RadixUI
Discover a world of musical possibilities with our free, interactive tool suite, designed by musicians to empower your creativity. Easily explore new sounds, identify elements within your favorite tracks, and bring your unique musical ideas to life.
PayPlan App
Next.js
React.js
Tailwind
TypeScript
Firebase
Firestore
Vercel
Easily track and manage shared expenses with friends, family, colleagues or individually. Get instant clarity with easy-to-understand graphs and reports that visualize your financial situation, helping you make smarter decisions and achieve your financial goals effortlessly.
Classroom Management
React.js
Tailwind
TypeScript
Vite
Firebase
Firestore
Vercel
Easily manage your classes and students with this intuitive app. Create, edit, and delete classes and student profiles, and assign or remove points as rewards for participation — all seamlessly powered by a Firebase database.
Joback Method
HTML5
CSS3
TypeScript
Vercel
Chemistry
Vanilla.js
Efficiently estimate the constant-pressure heat capacity of gaseous substances across specified temperature ranges with our web tool. It generates chemical compounds to streamline your calculations.
Latest Thoughts
September 1, 2025 by Sebastian Alvarez
Microservices can be powerful, but they’re not always the right tool. Using a banking system as an example, let’s explore when they shine, when they fail, and how to design them responsibly.
July 31, 2025 by Sebastian Alvarez
Burnout is real — especially when code is both your job and your hobby. Here’s how I navigated it using rest, rhythm, and side projects that gave me purpose beyond productivity.
July 7, 2025 by Sebastian Alvarez
Discover how Kanban boards help organize software projects, increase personal productivity, and why UI/UX — like drag and drop — makes all the difference.
Get In Touch
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