👋 Who am I?

I’m Alex Ballera, a goal-oriented Frontend Developer with over 6 years of experience creating scalable web systems for sectors like banking, tourism, healthcare, and government. I combine technical excellence with strategic vision to align every sprint with business results.

I hold an MBA (Master of Business Administration) and I’m currently studying a Data Science degree at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), which allows me to have a comprehensive perspective on technological development and business strategy.

🛠️ Tech Stack

Frontend & Frameworks

• JavaScript (ES6+) & TypeScript: SOLID principles, functional programming, and performance optimization
• Next.js & React: Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Static-Site Generation (SSG), React Hooks, Context API, Redux Toolkit
• Angular & Angular Material: Components, Services, Microfrontend Architecture (single-spa), RxJS, Observables
• HTML5 & CSS3: BEM, SASS, Responsive Design, Flexbox, Grid, mobile-first design

State Management & Data

• Redux Toolkit (RTK): Slices, createAsyncThunk, Middleware
• React Query / TanStack Query: Optimized server data management
• RxJS: Reactive programming with Observables
• Context API: Local state management in React

Tools & DevOps

• Git & GitHub: Version control, branching methodologies (Git Flow, GitHub Flow)
• Docker: Application containerization
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, continuous integration and deployment
• Testing: Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress for E2E testing

Business & Strategic Skills

• Leadership · Strategic Planning · Business Management · Corporate Finance
• Startup Launch · Project Finance · Forecasting
• Business Development · Team Leadership · Product Strategy
• Marketing · Branding · Valuation

💼 Experience & Sectors

I’ve worked developing scalable web solutions in various critical sectors:

• 🏦 Banking Sector: Interfaces for financial applications with high security and compliance standards
• ✈️ Tourism: Booking platforms, travel management, and optimized user experiences
• 🏛️ Government: Public management systems, citizen portals, and digital services
• 🏥 Healthcare: Hospital management applications, telemedicine, and critical systems

Leadership & Methodologies

• Certified Scrum Master: Facilitating multidisciplinary teams
• Remote work: Experience leading globally distributed teams
• Mentoring: Training and development of junior and mid-level developers
• Code Review: Implementation of best practices and code standards

🎓 Continuous Learning

• MBA (Master of Business Administration) - Completed
• Data Science Degree - University of Buenos Aires (UBA) - In progress
• Certifications: Scrum Master, Angular, React, AWS Cloud Practitioner

🚀 Projects & Innovation

Architecture & Performance

• Design and implementation of scalable and reusable Design Systems
• Implementation of microfrontend architectures with single-spa
• Core Web Vitals optimization and Lighthouse metrics
• Efficient integration with REST APIs and GraphQL

AI & Automation

• Implementation of AI tools to increase team productivity
• Automation of repetitive tasks with custom scripts
• Constant experimentation with new technologies and emerging frameworks
• Integration of GitHub Copilot and AI coding tools

🌟 Development Philosophy

My professional approach is based on fundamental principles that guide every project:

• 🎯 Quality over quantity: Clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• 🤝 Effective collaboration: Teamwork and clear communication
• 📈 Continuous learning: Always updated with the latest technological trends
• 💼 Business impact: Every line of code must contribute to business success
• ⚡ Performance first: Constant optimization of user experience

📊 Methodologies & Tools

Agile Development

• Scrum: Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives, Sprint Reviews
• Kanban: Continuous flow and process optimization
• DevOps: Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)

Testing & Quality

• Unit Testing: Jest, React Testing Library
• E2E Testing: Cypress, Playwright
• Performance Testing: Lighthouse, WebPageTest
• Code Quality: ESLint, Prettier, SonarQube

🎯 Current Goals

I’m focused on projects that combine technological innovation with social impact:

• Development of digital solutions that improve citizen experience
• Implementation of AI in development processes to increase efficiency
• Contribution to open source projects and technological communities
• Training and mentoring new talents in frontend development

📫 Let’s Connect!

I’m passionate about sharing knowledge and collaborating on projects that generate real impact. If you have an interesting project or want to chat about technology, development, or digital strategy:

• 💼 LinkedIn: Alex Ballera
• 💻 GitHub: alexballera
• 📊 Kaggle: alexballera

“The best code is the one that solves real problems for real people” - Alex Ballera

Do you have a project in mind? Let’s talk and create something incredible together! 🚀