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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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Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
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French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Senior Fullstack Developer – Frontend Specialist at We Are Conduct
January 1, 2021 - PresentLed 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, 2020Led 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, 2019Led 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, 2020Independent/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, 2008Developed 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, 2013Designed 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, 2010Licentiate Degree at Instituto Metropolitano de Diseño, Quito
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007Qualifications
Acquia Certified Drupal Developer
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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