Work History

Research Assistant in Laser Technologies (07/2023 to Present)
Institution: Carlos III University, Madrid
Description:

  • Built a Direct Hyper-spectral Dual Comb Imaging System for obtaining real-time evolution of the concentration of a gas in a scene.
  • Used LabVIEW to automate data acquisition.
  • Designed experiments for calibration and characterization of sensors and data acquisition systems.
  • Modeled experimental setups using Solid Edge.

Software Engineering Intern (06/2023 to 9/2023)
Institution: FreeAgent
Key Achievements:

  • Spearheaded the end-to-end development lifecycle of a vital feature within the FreeAgent app, streamlining the workflow for the development team and significantly enhancing reusability and automation. This innovation eliminated redundant code for repetitive tasks.
  • Successfully orchestrated cross-team collaboration, and led other engineers throughout the project’s duration.

Technical Skills:

  • Backend Development: utilized Ruby and the Ruby on Rails framework to architect and implement robust backend functionalities.
  • Frontend Expertise: Designed and crafted responsive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring a seamless user experience.
  • Version Control: Managed project codebase effectively by employing Git and GitHub, and automated continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines with GitHub Actions.
  • Cloud Integration: Leveraged Amazon Web Services (AWS) to optimize deployment processes, ensuring scalability and efficiency.

Agile Team Collaboration:

  • Collaborated as a member of an Agile development team, actively participating in sprint planning and execution.
  • Crafted user stories and estimated technical tasks, contributing to the team’s iterative development approach.

Problem-Solving and Initiative:

  • Applied computational thinking to analyze user stories and technical tasks, evaluating various solutions and making informed decisions crucial to project success.
  • Demonstrated proactive problem-solving skills by anticipating challenges, identifying areas for improvement, and actively driving initiatives to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Django Software Developer (06/2022 to Present)
Institution: Asociación La Forja
Description:

  • Developed scalable web applications using Django and Python.
  • Created responsive user interfaces with HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
  • Managed large databases using SQLite.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make critical and informed decisions.
  • Gathered customer requirements to develop clear specifications for project plans.
  • Developed all stages of software development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
  • Used version control through Git and GitHub to maintain and manage the project codebase.

Restaurant Waiter (07/2022 to 09/2022)
Institution: Crimple Ltd.
Description:

  • Delivered first-rate customer service, adapted to the need of the particular customer.
  • Effectively promoted and upsold specials and other selected menu items to achieve sales targets and reduce waste.
  • Excelled in a challenging, high-volume environment, regularly attending to 80+ covers during busy shifts.
  • Managed closing duties diligently to ensure a smooth start of the following shift.
  • Performed foodservice duties during special events, adapting easily to different situations and environments.
  • Efficiently led, worked with and trained a team of younger waiters during a number of shifts.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.