Alejandro Román - Systems Engineer

About Me

I am a Systems Engineer from the Universidad De Cartagena, specialized in the design and development of robust, scalable web applications. Working with modern JavaScript technologies such as React, Next.js, and AstroJS, I focus on delivering high-performance, maintainable software built to rigorous engineering standards.

3+Years

15+Projects

15+Technologies

Skills & Technologies

Languages

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

Frontend

React

NextJS

Astro

React-Router

Gatsby

Tailwind

Bootstrap

Backend

NodeJS

NestJS

Strapi

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

GraphQL

Tools

Git

Linux/Unix

Docker

WordPress

Firebase

Cloudflare

Experience

Systems Engineer

Universidad De Cartagena

Aug 2025 - Aug 2026

Colombia

I worked in the research department at the University of Cartagena as a software developer on a project aimed at creating a platform for managing seedbeds and research resources, capable of extracting information from Excel files, exporting statistics, and generating certificates.

NextJSTypeScriptTailwindReactPostgreSQLHTMLCSS

Junior Systems Engineering

Calia

Oct 2024 - Aug 2025

Colombia

Worked as a Systems Engineering Intern at Calia, where I was responsible for QA and documentation tasks and contributed to the development of the company’s landing page. Following this role, I was promoted to Junior Systems Engineer, where I developed software for AuroDoc, a SaaS platform focused on document automation. In this position, I worked with technologies such as Angular, Docker, Astro, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. This role provided valuable experience in identifying client needs, developing and documenting systems, automating processes, and integrating new features based on client feedback, contributing to product improvement and operational efficiency.

TypeScriptAngularAstroTailwindDockerJestReactHTMLCSSStrapiCloudflare

React Trainee

Applaudo

Feb 2023 - Apr 2023

El Salvador

Participated in a full-time trainee program at Applaudo Studios focused on modern front-end development using React. During the program, I gained hands-on experience building user interfaces, working with reusable components, managing application state, and following best practices for clean and scalable code. Throughout the program, I developed weekly projects designed to progressively strengthen my technical skills and reinforce the concepts learned. I collaborated with mentors and other trainees, improved my problem-solving abilities, and worked on real-world development challenges that contributed to my growth as a front-end developer.

HTMLCSSReactTypeScriptJavaScriptGatsbyNextJSBootstrapTailwindJestEslintRedux