Software Engineer by day... Architect of code by night.

Alvaro Torres

AI Software Engineer

I'm an AI Software Engineer with 5+ years of startup and fintech experience, building full-stack, data-driven software that automate analysis and decision-making with Python, React, and machine learning tools like TensorFlow and Keras.

Tech Stack

Programming

Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
C++
Java
PHP
HTML
CSS

AI & Data Science

TensorFlow
Keras
Pandas
scikit-learn
Weaviate
Google ML Kit
Power BI

Frameworks

FastAPI
React
Next.js
Vite
Vue.js
Tailwind CSS
Express.js
Node.js

Tools & Services

OpenAI
Git
GitHub
RESTful APIs
CI/CD
Jest
Jira
Redis
Postman
Firebase
Firestore
MongoDB
Mongoose
PostgreSQL
Docker
SQL
MySQL

Experience

Contact Center Operations Specialist

Finance of America

January 2024 - Present

Lead reporting and analytics initiatives for contact center operations, creating automated dashboards and daily performance reports with Python, SQL, and Power BI. Partner with data engineers and developers to optimize reporting pipelines and integrate AI-driven insights for anomaly detection and predictive analysis. Reduced manual reporting effort by 40% and improved executive visibility by 35%.

AI Software Engineer

PulseDesk

September 2025 - Present

Developing an AI-powered analytics platform that detects anomalies in call center datasets using Python, FastAPI, and React. Implemented automated data pipelines and scikit-learn’s Isolation Forest algorithm to improve operational visibility and reporting accuracy by 45%. Integrated PostgreSQL and custom APIs for centralized insights and decision automation.

Web Developer

Simulint Innovations

June 2021 - Present

Delivering custom web solutions for small businesses using React, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript and modern CMS platforms like Wix, Shopify, WordPress, Webflow and Squarespace. Projects focus on UI component design, performance optimization, and third-party integrations to drive user engagement and client conversions.

Full-Stack Software Engineer

SkipAPI

July 2025 - August 2025

Designed and built an AI-powered SaaS platform that generates scalable backend APIs from natural language prompts. Engineered authentication, rate limiting with Redis, and modular code generation using OpenAI integrations. Developed the frontend with persistent session logic and real-time feedback features to streamline developer workflows.

Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer

DevConnect

March 2025 - July 2025

Built a MERN-based developer platform with modular, scalable architecture and role-based access control. Led front and back-end development, API design, and accessibility improvements while coordinating open-source contributors through GitHub and Discord.

Lead Back-End Software Engineer

Heroic Organizer

April 2025 - June 2025

Developed an Android app for comic book collectors using Java, Firebase, and RESTful APIs to enable real-time search and data entry. Integrated Google ML Kit for OCR, image labeling, and metadata retrieval through Weaviate to support intelligent cataloging.

Director of Marketing & IT

Hacienda Mobile Home Sales

July 2021 - January 2024

Led digital transformation by migrating the company website from a legacy PHP/MySQL stack to Wix and automating inventory workflows with VBA and JSON. Directed a hybrid team to deliver agile updates, enhance UX, and cut latency by over 60% through front-end rebuilds and CI/CD pipelines.

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Portfolio

Professional Work

PulseDesk

PulseDesk

AI-powered data analytics platform that detects anomalies in call center performance datasets.

PythonFastAPIPostgreSQLscikit-learnIsolation ForestReactPlotly.jsTailwindCSSDaisyUI
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SkipAPI

SkipAPI

AI-Powered SaaS Platform for API Automation.

Next.jsTypeScriptReactNode.jsExpressJavaScriptOpenAIRedisMongoDBJWTTailwindCSS
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Portfolio

Portfolio

Personal developer portfolio built with modern frameworks and UI libraries.

Next.jsReactTypeScriptJavaScriptNode.jsTailwindCSSDaisyUIFramer Motion
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DevConnect

DevConnect

Open-source MERN full-stack platform for developers to network.

ReactJavaScriptExpress.jsNode.jsMongoDBJWTTailwindCSSVite
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Heroic Organizer

Heroic Organizer

Android app using ML to organize comic book collections.

JavaFirebaseFirestoreGoogle ML KitWeaviate
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Simulint Innovations

Simulint Innovations

Digital agency delivering web and marketing solutions.

ReactJavaScriptHTMLCSSWebflowWixShopifyWordPressSquarespace
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Classic Barbershop

Classic Barbershop

Barbershop website upgrade with improved SEO.

JavaScriptHTMLCSSSquarespace
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Slate Prints

Slate Prints

Custom Shopify storefront for personalized gift business.

JavaScriptLiquidHTMLCSSShopify
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Blue & Gold Clothing

Blue & Gold Clothing

E-commerce apparel store built with Shopify CMS.

JavaScriptLiquidHTMLCSSShopify
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Hacienda Mobile Home Sales

Hacienda Mobile Home Sales

Mobile home real estate website redesign and PHP/MySQL to Wix migration.

JavaScriptPHPMySQLHTMLCSSWix
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Coco Salvaje

Coco Salvaje

Colombian natural skincare brand with Shopify and Amazon storefronts.

JavaScriptLiquidHTMLCSSShopifyWordPressWooCommerce
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Academic Projects

Scientific Calculator

Scientific Calculator

Custom calculator with singleton button factory pattern in C++.

C++wxWidgets
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Conway's Game of Life

Conway's Game of Life

C++ cellular automaton with interactive GUI.

C++wxWidgets
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