Alonso Salas
@alonsosalas
Database Administrator and backend engineer optimizing secure, high-performance data systems.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Database Administrator and Backend/Database Engineer passionate about designing, optimizing, and securing data-driven systems. I focus on performance, scalability, and reliable production availability—especially where query and infrastructure improvements directly impact outcomes.
In recent roles, I’ve configured and integrated MongoDB and built client-facing Retool dashboards for real-time visibility and actionable reporting. I also automated workflows with Airtable and Retool to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency.
Earlier experience includes developing and customizing Odoo modules using Python, integrating third-party APIs, and delivering new reporting and automation capabilities that improved business workflows by up to 30%. I also designed and deployed Flutter mobile apps with offline-first functionality for challenging connectivity conditions.
I began with internships spanning data analysis, backend engineering, and system administration—extracting and cleaning data for decision-making, building scalable RESTful APIs, and optimizing relational and NoSQL database performance. Alongside hands-on cloud operations on AWS and Linux, I’ve earned cybersecurity and AWS certifications to strengthen secure engineering practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Specialist (Remote)
Property Leads, Sheridan
Dec 2025 - Present (4 months)
Led technical onboarding for new clients by configuring and integrating MongoDB, Airtable, Retool, Pipedream, and Phonely to support smooth platform adoption. Built Retool dashboards for real-time reporting and automated workflows in Airtable/Retool to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
Software Developer
Rapid Technologies
May 2025 - Nov 2025 (6 months)
Developed and customized Odoo modules (Sales, Inventory, Accounting) using Python, improving business automation and workflow efficiency by up to 30%. Integrated third-party APIs and delivered custom reports and dashboards, and designed/deployed two Flutter apps with offline-first functionality for unreliable internet environments.
Python Automation Engineer Intern
Mesa 24/7
Feb 2025 - Feb 2025 (0 months)
Collaborated with development and operations teams to automate internal workflows, improving system interoperability and reducing manual processes. Supported integration efforts to streamline operational execution across teams.
Java Backend Developer Junior
Astra Consulting & Technologies
Sep 2024 - Feb 2025 (5 months)
Developed scalable RESTful APIs and backend systems to ensure high performance and availability. Designed and optimized relational and NoSQL databases to improve query efficiency and data structure performance, collaborating with clients to deliver tailored technical solutions.
Data Analyst Intern
Scotiabank
Mar 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 6 months)
Extracted and cleaned business data from multiple sources to ensure data integrity and consistency across reports. Processed and formatted datasets to support decision-making and prepared periodic data-driven reports with actionable insights for management.
System Administrator Jr
Amber
Nov 2021 - Aug 2022 (9 months)
Administered Linux servers, performing performance monitoring, resource optimization, and preventive maintenance. Managed AWS infrastructure including KPI tracking, budget configuration, and resource alerting to control operational costs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola
Ingeniería de software, Ingeniería de software
2020 - 2025
Designed and developed efficient software systems using agile methodologies.
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