Hector AlarconHA
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Hector Alarcon

@hectoralarcon

Experienced full-stack developer in PHP and JavaScript.

Mexico

What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I'm a Software Engineer who likes automating processes and solving problems. I have 14 years of experience as a full-stack developer, working with PHP, JavaScript, and Python.

I’ve built robust APIs and reporting tools using technologies such as Laravel, Node.js, and Next.js. In my previous role, I led a team of engineers in developing new functionalities for the website and enabling interaction with other services.

I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute to innovative projects and mentor junior developers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

SE
Current

Software Engineer

Self Employed

May 2023 - Present (2 years)

Designed and implemented a Laravel backend API for company and agent registration, integrating PHPUnit tests and async job queues in a Dockerized environment. Developed a reporting tool using Next.js, Puppeteer, and MongoDB to present interactive statistics and dynamic charts from movie data, optimizing API call rate limiting.

WI

Software Engineer

Wizeline

Oct 2020 - May 2023 (2 years 7 months)

Enhanced user experience by developing new functionalities and integrating services like Greenhouse and Mailchimp using AWS EB, PHP, JavaScript, and Twig. Led a team to implement website rebranding and contributed to a RESTful API for a Learning Management System with Node.js, TypeScript, Jest, and PostgreSQL, designing secure middleware.

IB

PHP Developer

Internet Brands

Nov 2014 - Oct 2020 (5 years 11 months)

Engineered a RESTful API using Laravel Lumen and Swagger to manage medical diagnosis forms, facilitating real-time patient data collection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Created and maintained modules within a website provisioning system using Yii2, PostgreSQL, jQuery, and Angular, delivering features like personalized card distribution and customized form sharing.

KR

Software Engineer

Kreatera

Jan 2008 - Nov 2014 (6 years 10 months)

Performed initial diagnoses, documented requirements, and estimated project times and costs as a consultant, increasing the project agenda by 15%. Built and deployed high-impact web applications as a full-stack developer using MySQL, jQuery, and CakePHP, and designed a customized Project Management System using JSF to improve cross-team collaboration.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UA

Universidad Cuauhtémoc Campus Aguascalientes

Master in Data Science and Massive Data Processing, Data Science and Massive Data Processing (Big Data)

Focused on the principles and applications of data science, including the processing and analysis of large datasets. Gained expertise in Big Data technologies and methodologies.

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) Campus Toluca logoIT

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) Campus Toluca

Computer Science Engineering, Computer Science Engineering

Studied comprehensive aspects of computer science, including software development, algorithms, and system design. Developed a strong foundation in engineering principles applicable to technology.

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