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

Alvaro Torres

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Product-minded full-stack engineer with fintech experience, focused on automation, workflow optimization, and applied AI. I build practical software solutions using React, TypeScript, Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and modern API-driven tools.

Tech Stack

Languages

Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
C++
Java
PHP
HTML
CSS

Frontend

React
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
Vite

Backend

FastAPI
Node.js
Express.js
REST APIs
JWT Auth
Redis

Databases

PostgreSQL
MongoDB
MySQL
Firebase
Firestore
Supabase

Data & AI

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

Cloud & DevOps

Docker
Vercel
Railway
Git
GitHub
CI/CD
Postman
Jira

Experience

Contact Center Operations Specialist

Finance of America

January 2024 - Present

Promoted from Customer Service Representative into a technical operations role supporting fintech contact center performance, Workforce Management in Genesys Cloud, cross-functional issue resolution, and reporting automation. Partner with customer service, sales, telecom, Salesforce, and executive stakeholders to identify service gaps, improve staffing visibility, and streamline workflows using Excel, VBA, Python, and operational data.

Freelance Web Developer

Simulint Innovations

June 2021 - Present

Design, develop, and maintain custom websites and business solutions for small businesses across Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, and WordPress. Build JavaScript functionality, API integrations, lead capture workflows, and performance optimizations that improve customer engagement, site speed, and client conversion outcomes.

Director of Marketing & IT

Hacienda Mobile Home Sales

July 2021 - January 2024

Managed marketing and IT workflows for a mobile home sales organization, partnering with leadership and property managers to improve website operations, customer engagement, and business processes. Migrated a legacy PHP/MySQL website to Wix using JavaScript and Velo, and built Excel VBA automation to convert inventory data into JSON for live website updates.

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Portfolio

Featured Projects

ClassmateAI

ClassmateAI

Full-stack AI study platform that turns uploaded documents into notes, flashcards, quizzes, and study guides.

ReactTailwindCSSPythonFastAPIPostgreSQLSQLAlchemyGemini AIJWT
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PulseDesk

PulseDesk

AI-powered call intelligence platform for contact center analytics, compliance review, and coaching insights.

ReactTypeScriptPythonFastAPIPostgreSQLWhisperRule EngineTailwindCSSDaisyUI
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SkipAPI

SkipAPI

AI-powered SaaS platform that turns natural language prompts into backend API foundations.

Next.jsTypeScriptReactNode.jsExpress.jsOpenAIRedisMongoDBJWTTailwindCSS
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DevConnect

DevConnect

Open-source MERN platform for developers to connect, collaborate, and share opportunities.

ReactJavaScriptExpress.jsNode.jsMongoDBJWTTailwindCSSVite
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Heroic Organizer

Heroic Organizer

Android app using ML-powered scanning to organize comic book collections.

JavaFirebaseFirestoreGoogle ML KitWeaviate
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Client Work

Hacienda Mobile Home Sales

Hacienda Mobile Home Sales

Legacy PHP/MySQL website migration and inventory workflow automation.

JavaScriptPHPMySQLHTMLCSSWixVeloExcel VBAJSON
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Classic Barbershop

Classic Barbershop

Local business website, SEO, and Google Ads optimization.

JavaScriptHTMLCSSSquarespaceSEOGoogle Ads
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Slate Prints

Slate Prints

Shopify storefront for a personalized gift and printing business.

JavaScriptLiquidHTMLCSSShopifyCRM/CMS
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Blue & Gold Clothing

Blue & Gold Clothing

Shopify e-commerce platform for an apparel startup.

JavaScriptLiquidHTMLCSSShopifyCRM/CMS
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Coco Salvaje

Coco Salvaje

Shopify and WooCommerce storefronts for an international skincare brand.

JavaScriptLiquidHTMLCSSShopifyWordPressWooCommerceAmazon
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Simulint Innovations

Simulint Innovations

Freelance web development and digital solutions business.

JavaScriptHTMLCSSWebflowWixShopifyWordPressSquarespaceSEOAPI Integrations
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Academic Projects

Scientific Calculator

Scientific Calculator

C++ desktop calculator using Singleton and Factory design patterns.

C++wxWidgetsOOPDesign Patterns
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Conway's Game of Life

Conway's Game of Life

C++ cellular automata simulation with an interactive wxWidgets GUI.

C++wxWidgetsOOPSimulation
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