Hello, World! My name is

Alejandro Salas

I'm a

About

about me

I like making user experiences that seem effortless. I keep this in mind when creating web applications using ReactJs, back-end projects with Python, or implementing automation testing in JavaScript.

I am passionate about soccer. I am a coffee enthusiast. I love the 90s, cinema and all things Marvel.

  • Name: Alejandro Salas
  • Address: Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953 USA
  • Email: alejandro@asalas.dev
  • Phone: +1-954-348-5595

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

Software Engineer

MotionPoint Corporation

In my current position, I work in the technological advancement of new translation tools, participating in the development of API connectors between Content Management Systems (e.g. Figma, Salsify, and Sanity) and our translation tools. In addition, I continue to implement automated test cases to ensure the quality of new and existing developments.

Apr 2022 - Jan 2024

Associate Software Engineer

MotionPoint Corporation

As an Associate Software Engineer within our Agile development team, I was deeply involved in the quality assurance of development sprint tickets, leveraging my growing expertise in our tools and processes to provide valuable input on new features, through manual testing and the development of automated tests using Selenium with Python, JavaScript with Postman, among other QA tools.

Feb 2021 - Apr 2022

Translation Team Lead

MotionPoint Corporation

Managed the Translation production team to develop and implement strategies that optimize processes and workflows with the goal of improving daily tasks, providing techincal and operational guidance to the Translation Department.

Jun 2018- Feb 2021

Translation Engineer

MotionPoint Corporation

Created requirements for development and maintenance of proprietary CAT tools; gathered and replied to user feedback, and lead the team in UAT efforts each sprint. I was also in charge of training new and existing users on applications and updates, and creating release notes, along with training materials.

Education

Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

Full-Stack Web Development Bootcamp

IronHack

Ironhack is an immersive bootcamp with locations all over the globe, offering 6 months courses in Full Stack Web Development and UX| UI Design (400+ hours)

Technologies: JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, HTML and CSS

Jan 2013 - October 2014

Master of Science, Spanish Language Education

Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University offers a comprehensive Master of Science in Spanish Language Education, emphasizing advanced linguistic analysis, problem-solving in second language acquisition, and designing adaptable educational frameworks. The program fosters skills in critical thinking, effective communication, and cultural competency.

Skills

Python

95%

JavaScript

95%

SQL

90%

React

80%

TypeScript

80%

QA Automation

85%

Java

70%

Generative AI

60%

Certifications

Dec 2024

Generative AI with Large Language Models

AWS & Deeplearning.ai

Foundational knowledge, practical skills, and a functional understanding of how generative AI works, with instruction from expert AWS AI practitioners who actively build and deploy AI in business use-cases today.

May 2023

Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer

Oracle

An Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer has demonstrated knowledge of object-oriented concepts, the Java programming language and general knowledge of Java platforms and technologies.

Sep 2022

Certified Tester Foundation Level

ISTQB / ASTQB
Jun 2022

CompTIA IT Fundamentals+

CompTIA

Projects

Projects

Check out a selection of projects that showcase my explorations and accomplishments in software development

I'm Available for freelancing

Just send me an e-mail and we can discuss your needs.

Hire me

Contact

Contact Me

Feel free to reach out—whether it's to collaborate on a project, discuss work, or simply chat about soccer or coffee. I'd love to hear from you!

Address

Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953

Contact Number

+1 954 348 5595

Email Address

alejandro@asalas.dev

Website

asalas.dev