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@anwar788759 — San Francisco, CA, United States

Alex Rivera

Senior Full-Stack Engineer & Cloud Architect

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Executive summary

Passionate Senior Full-Stack Engineer and Cloud Architect with 8+ years building enterprise SaaS platforms, high-throughput microservices, and modern web applications. Proven track record in scaling infrastructure, mentoring engineering teams, and optimizing core web vitals.

React 19 · Next.js · TypeScript · Tailwind CSS · shadcn/ui · Redux · Web Workers · Node.js · Express · Python · Go · GraphQL

Leadership & experience

01

Staff Software Engineer — Nexus Cloud Systems

2023-01 to Present

Leading the core platform team responsible for edge compute routing and real-time streaming services.

  • Architected zero-downtime distributed caching layer handling 45,000 req/sec with sub-15ms p99 latency.
  • Spearheaded migration to Next.js 15 and Node.js microservices, cutting infrastructure costs by 32%.
  • Mentored 10+ junior and mid-level engineers across 3 time zones and standardized engineering golden paths.
02

Senior Full-Stack Developer — Velocity AI

2020-06 to 2022-12

Built collaborative generative AI workflows and responsive analytics dashboards for enterprise clients.

  • Developed high-performance vector search UI with optimistic rendering and real-time WebSocket updates.
  • Improved Core Web Vitals (LCP from 3.2s to 0.8s) through aggressive bundle splitting and image optimization.
03

Full-Stack Software Engineer — Starlight Digital Labs

2018-04 to 2020-05

Engineered web applications, REST/GraphQL APIs, and automated CI/CD testing pipelines.

  • Built end-to-end payment processing and billing workflows supporting multi-currency payouts.

Selected initiatives

01

PulseStream — Distributed Event Monitoring

Open-source real-time observability agent for distributed microservice clusters with instant anomaly alerting.

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02

ResumeForge AI

AI-assisted career builder enabling professionals to generate ATS-friendly resumes and responsive portfolios.

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Areas of counsel

React 19Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSshadcn/uiReduxWeb WorkersNode.jsExpressPythonGoGraphQLREST APIsKafkaPostgreSQLRedisDockerKubernetesAWS (ECS, S3, RDS)Cloudflare WorkersCI/CD ActionsTerraform

Education

University of California, Berkeley

B.S. in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science in Computer Science

3.9 GPA

Accreditations

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Amazon Web Services · 2024-03

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Cloud Native Computing Foundation · 2023-11

Languages

English — Native · Spanish — Professional working proficiency

Let's work together
alex.rivera.dev@example.com
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Services

Platform Architecture

Distributed systems, edge compute, and resilient SaaS backends built for scale.

Product Engineering

End-to-end web apps, design systems, and high-performance frontends.

Developer Experience

Internal tools, CI/CD, and golden paths that keep teams shipping.

Advisory & Mentoring

Staff-plus consulting, architecture reviews, and engineering leadership.

Tools

Next.js · React FrameworkTypeScript · Typed JavaScriptPostgreSQL · Relational DBKubernetes · OrchestrationFigma · Design ToolTailwind CSS · Styling Engine

FAQ

What services do you offer?

I offer full-cycle design and development including platform architecture, custom web apps, and engineering advisory.

How do I start a project with you?

Email me with your goals, scope, and timeline. I will review and schedule an intro conversation.

How long does a typical project take?

Most engagements run 2–8 weeks depending on scope, with weekly check-ins.

Can you work within my budget?

Yes — fixed-scope and retainer models are both available. Let’s find a fit.

Let's work together

alex.rivera.dev@example.com