I'm Alvaro Mena, a Senior Fullstack Developer with ~20 years of experience delivering scalable web applications. I specialize in frontend architecture, component-driven development, and system integrations, with a strong background across CMS platforms, modern JavaScript frameworks, and backend services. I thrive in distributed teams across North America and Europe, collaborating with product, design, and backend engineers to ship maintainable, high-performance solutions. I am fluent in Spanish and English, with additional proficiency in Italian and French, which supports effective collaboration in international, multilingual environments.

Alvaro Mena

I'm Alvaro Mena, a Senior Fullstack Developer with ~20 years of experience delivering scalable web applications. I specialize in frontend architecture, component-driven development, and system integrations, with a strong background across CMS platforms, modern JavaScript frameworks, and backend services. I thrive in distributed teams across North America and Europe, collaborating with product, design, and backend engineers to ship maintainable, high-performance solutions. I am fluent in Spanish and English, with additional proficiency in Italian and French, which supports effective collaboration in international, multilingual environments.

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I’m Alvaro Mena, a Senior Fullstack Developer with ~20 years of experience delivering scalable web applications. I specialize in frontend architecture, component-driven development, and system integrations, with a strong background across CMS platforms, modern JavaScript frameworks, and backend services.

I thrive in distributed teams across North America and Europe, collaborating with product, design, and backend engineers to ship maintainable, high-performance solutions. I am fluent in Spanish and English, with additional proficiency in Italian and French, which supports effective collaboration in international, multilingual environments.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Fullstack Developer – Frontend Specialist at We Are Conduct
January 1, 2021 - Present
Led frontend architecture and implementation across multiple enterprise web platforms. Built component-driven UI systems from Figma designs using modern frontend practices. Developed and maintained full stack features across Drupal-based projects. Designed and consumed REST APIs to support frontend functionality and data flow. Contributed to system integrations, platform scalability, and performance improvements. Applied Atomic Design principles using Storybook and modern component-based approaches.
Senior Fullstack Developer – Tech Lead at We Are Conduct
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Led Drupal 7 → Drupal 8 migration strategy and execution. Architected Drupal platforms from requirements. Improved performance and scalability of legacy systems. Delivered custom modules and ongoing maintenance. Helped maintain and implement new features on projects built with .NET. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between Drupal and .NET-based systems.
Senior Fullstack Developer – Frontend Specialist at Taoti Creative
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Led frontend architecture for Drupal 8 platforms. Built themes from design systems. Contributed to site architecture.
Senior Fullstack Developer / Frontend Specialist at Independent / Contract Work (via Tot al & Jobsite)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020
Independent/contract work delivering multiple concurrent client engagements via Tot al and Jobsite. Led Drupal 8 migration architecture. Built custom integrations (Site core ↔ Drupal). Migrated into Acquia Longboard (via Tot al). Architected Drupal 8 platforms. Integrated Pattern Lab and AWS services. Standardized development workflows. Helped maintain and implement new features on projects built with .NET. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between Drupal and .NET-based systems.
Junior Web Developer
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Developed foundational web skills working with HTML, CSS, and early PHP implementations. Built web pages from design assets and contributed to frontend development. Participated in branding and visual design work for client projects. Created interactive multimedia content using ActionScript 2/3 for CD-based applications.
Fullstack Web Developer at MMD Studio
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Designed and delivered full digital projects, including branding, print materials, and web platforms.

Education

Master's Degree at Escuela de Artes Digitales, Buenos Aires
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Licentiate Degree at Instituto Metropolitano de Diseño, Quito
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Acquia Certified Drupal Developer
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services