I design and deliver production-grade web applications — turning manual, paper-based processes into scalable digital systems that create real operational and social impact. 16+ years of cross-functional technology delivery, now focused full-time on full stack development.
Full Stack Software Developer and former IT Project Delivery lead, with a track record of taking projects from stakeholder requirements through to live deployment and measurable results. I'm skilled at translating non-technical needs into practical, working software — and I care about the outcome, not just the code.
Currently studying BSc Software Engineering at the University of Glasgow, while building and maintaining live production systems for community organisations across Scotland.
- 🔭 Currently building digital tools for Scottish community organisations (membership systems, service automation, distribution tracking)
- 🌱 Deepening my software engineering fundamentals through my degree and continued self-study
- 🎯 Looking for Full Stack / API Developer opportunities where I can bring both delivery experience and hands-on engineering
- 🌍 Originally from El Salvador — relocated to Scotland and retrained as a developer after a 16-year career in IT leadership
Languages & Frameworks
Databases & Backend
Cloud & Infrastructure
Practices & Tools
React · Node.js · REST API · PostgreSQL · SMSWorks — Freelance, 2023–Present
End-to-end membership management platform replacing manual Excel tracking for 350+ members. Built automated check-ins, expiry alerts, QR code scanning, and SMS notifications.
- 📉 Eliminated a full working day per week previously lost to manual funder reporting
- 📊 Automated reporting pipeline for quarterly funding compliance
PERN Stack · Docker · REST API · Azure VPS · Dokploy — Freelance, 2023–Present
Replaced paper-based processing with instant digital verification and real-time parcel tracking, then migrated the app from AWS/Heroku to a self-managed Azure VPS for better cost control.
- ⚡ Reduced service queues by 50%
- 🕒 Eliminated hours of manual off-site data entry per week
PERN Stack · AWS · Heroku — Graduate project, 2021–2022
Full booking and scheduling system built for a Glasgow charity supporting refugees, delivered using Scrum methodology.
- 📅 Reduced daily administrative workload by 30%
- 🚲 Enabled the charity to serve more beneficiaries with the same team
- BSc Software Engineering — University of Glasgow (in progress, expected 2029)
- Full Stack Web Developer Certificate — CodeYourFuture
- PDA in Cyber Resilience (SCQF Level 7) — Glasgow Clyde College
- AI Essentials Track — CodeYourFuture × Google.org AI Opportunity Fund
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Palo Alto Networks & Fortinet NSE (1, 2, 3)
I spent 16 years as an IT Manager across El Salvador and Guatemala — leading infrastructure projects, vendor negotiations, and a biometric payroll system for 1,500 employees. After relocating to Scotland, I retrained as a full stack developer through CodeYourFuture and chose to put my skills to work for the communities that welcomed me.
Every project above is real, production software — still running today. That combination of delivery experience and hands-on engineering is what I bring to every team I join.
- 📧 a.alas.sv@gmail.com
- 🌐 Portfolio
- 📍 Glasgow, Scotland — open to hybrid and remote roles