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& Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)Hi! I'm Alejandro, a Software Engineer working as a SDET. Always looking for problems to solve using code, systemic criteria or just improving Skils.
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I've been working in projects with Next.js, React.js, Python, Headless wordpress and others. I love working in the backend more than frontend environments or QA testing.

My personalProjects
Gourmet Hound

Gourmet Hound

Built an ecommerce app for Gourmet Hound, a Fulham deli, with Headless WordPress and Next.js, including product catalogue, shopping basket, and responsive layout for local customers

Next.js

Wordpress

GraphQL

Car Management Dashboard

Car Management Dashboard

System Management to organize and get the best car

Python

Flask

PostgreSQL

Book Storage

Book Storage

Built a Book Search Engine with login/signup, using Google Books API. Users can search, save, view, and remove books from their account.

Next.js

Wordpress

GraphQL

My currentEducation
Northwestern University

Northwestern University

Professional Certificate in Software Development

September 2024 - April 2025

Over the last year, I have gained hands-on experience with powerful technologies such as the MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js), Python, GraphQL and Apollo, Cypress for testing, and CI/CD with GitHub Actions. I’ve built full-stack applications, worked on automated testing, and streamlined my development process with modern tools and practices.

UGMA

UGMA

Bachelor of Science in System Engineering

January 2017 - April 2019

Studied Systems Engineering at Universidad Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho, focusing on programming, algorithms, databases, and systems analysis. Built a strong foundation in software development and problem-solving through engineering principles.

My JobHistory
  • Oxoft Group
    As a Jr Software Developer, I created web applications using JavaScript, React.js, and Node.js, translating UX/UI wireframes into reusable JSX components. Collaborated with designers to build and test features using unit testing practices, while applying modern JavaScript (ES6) and object-oriented principles to create scalable, maintainable code.
  • Etsy.com Apprenticeship
    During my apprenticeship at Etsy.com, I worked as a Junior SDET focused on UI testing and automation. I analyzed requirements and created detailed test scenarios to ensure feature quality and coverage. I developed and maintained automated tests using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber BDD, and JUnit. I also generated test reports with screenshots and helped improve testing reliability and debugging efficiency.
  • Self-Employee Software Engineer
    As a Software Engineer, I worked on building and maintaining web applications using React, Next.js, Node.js, and Python. I developed both frontend and backend features and implemented new functionalities based on project requirements. I ensured software quality through automated testing and contributed to CI/CD pipelines and end-to-end testing. I collaborated with teams to deliver reliable, production-ready applications.
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