Alberto Elias

Freelance Software Engineer 02.2013-Present

Multiple clients Remote

• Engaged with different clients (Hipertextual, Plexus) in between full time positions.
• Adapted quickly to different codebases of all sizes and stacks: JavaScript, TypeScript, node.js, CSS, Sass, React, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL.
• Met changing client demands resolutely in fast-paced environments.

Frontend Lead 12.2019-02.2022

Polygon Hermez Remote

• Developed big applications and libraries from scratch for crypto wallets and identity solutions using TypeScript, React, Redux, and ethers.js.
• Developed and shipped a complete wallet, explorer and developer library in under 5 months.
• Built, led and mentored the frontend team. Also led the creation of company processes, including team structure, internal communication channels, and workflows.

Founder 03.2017-10.2019

Simbol Remote

• Learnt 3D development and created a custom physics and locomotion engine for WebXR.
• Developed a WebXR framework that allowed for easy creation of P2P multiuser virtual worlds.
• Pivoted to a self-sovereign identity system for VR/AR. Easy to use avatar and identity that can transition between sites while keeping complete control of their data.

Senior Developer 05.2014-08.2016

Financial Times London

• Worked on the Origami team where we built our own component system and dev tools for all the different FT products with a focus on accessibility and extensibility.
• Used vanilla JavaScript, Sass and node.js to support all stacks at the FT.
• Advocated Origami throughout the company including the big ft.com redesign.

Cofounder 10.2011-02.2013

Holalabs Remote

• Built a Web desktop that worked on all devices and browsers using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Developed an application store in node.js and MongoDB for the widgets that populated the desktop.