Alejandro Esteban Castro Howez
Alejandro Esteban Castro Howez
Summary
Collaborative and creative thinker with a proven track record of delivering complex and innovative projects. With
a decade of experience in the field, I possess a deep understanding of React, Node.js and Python and its related
technologies, as well as expertise in leading and mentoring teams of engineers. My strong problem-solving skills
and strategic mindset, combined with my ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical
stakeholders, enable me to drive successful outcomes for projects and organizations.
Experience
Full Stack Engineer
Era Swap DAO
Jul 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 4 months)
- Developed web & mobile dapps in Web3/DeFi/NFT/Metaverse with React/Next.js, Vue/Nuxt.js, and
Node.js/Express.js and Python.
- Implemented wallet connections and web3 interactions with web3.js, ethers.js, WalletConnect,
RainbowKit, Alchemy, Moralis, etc.
- Enhanced component reusability and maintainability by incorporating reusable UI components and
custom hooks.
- Utilized Redux, MobX, Context API, Pinia along with React Query and Vue Query for managing server
states from backend APIs and chains.
- Developed several bots with Google BigQuery, Discord.js and Python Tweepy to support clients'
communities.
- Created Python Typer CLI app and Retool UI app for content creators and Unity game developers to
manage assess on AWS S3.
- Integrated python hashlips script into typescript-based Express.js backend, separating token
generation logic for performance optimization.
- Collaborated with Smart Contract developers for collection uploading and contract deployment on NFT
mint-factory.
- Mentored two junior developers through pair-coding sessions and knowledge sharing sessions.
Frontend Developer
Axinom
Sep 2013 - Jul 2015 (1 year 11 months)
- Worked with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and jQuery to build responsive web pages, following Figma/XD
design for pixel perfect purpose.
- Handled the heavy development of embedded JavaScript widgets on third-party publisher sites.
- Implemented nested frames, asynchronous loading of ads, and sizing/scaling issues for mobile, and
error-handling.
- Contributed to e-commerce and fintech apps with AngularJS, React and Electron.
- Established a set of code style guidelines and best practices for the clients' developers, making the
codebases more readable, consistent, and maintainable.
- Utilized Git/Github for version control and code organization.
- Demonstrated fast-learning and problem-solving abilities for being a valued team member.
Education
Tallinn University of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Sep 2009 - Jun 2013
Skills
JavaScript • TypeScript • React.js • React Native • Vue.js • Node.js • Python (Programming
Language) • Database Management System (DBMS) • Cloud Services • Agile Methodologies