Hi, I'm Paloma Canala-Echeverria, a Full Stack Developer specializing in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). I bring 10+ years of experience in innovation and R&D project management, translating business strategy into scalable software solutions. I enjoy building web applications, delivering MVPs, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ship value fast. I'm passionate about user-centered design and agile product development. I've led UX/UI design in Figma, built marketing assets and corporate sites, and cultivated partnerships with clients and investors. I thrive in dynamic startups and collaborative teams where curiosity and impact go hand in hand.…

Paloma Canala-Echeverria

Hi, I'm Paloma Canala-Echeverria, a Full Stack Developer specializing in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). I bring 10+ years of experience in innovation and R&D project management, translating business strategy into scalable software solutions. I enjoy building web applications, delivering MVPs, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ship value fast. I'm passionate about user-centered design and agile product development. I've led UX/UI design in Figma, built marketing assets and corporate sites, and cultivated partnerships with clients and investors. I thrive in dynamic startups and collaborative teams where curiosity and impact go hand in hand.…

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Hi, I’m Paloma Canala-Echeverria, a Full Stack Developer specializing in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). I bring 10+ years of experience in innovation and R&D project management, translating business strategy into scalable software solutions. I enjoy building web applications, delivering MVPs, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ship value fast.

I’m passionate about user-centered design and agile product development. I’ve led UX/UI design in Figma, built marketing assets and corporate sites, and cultivated partnerships with clients and investors. I thrive in dynamic startups and collaborative teams where curiosity and impact go hand in hand.

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Skills

Experience Level

Elementor
Intermediate
WordPress
Intermediate
Figma
Intermediate
SQL
Beginner
API
Beginner
MongoDB
Beginner
Express
Beginner
Github
Beginner
HTML5
Beginner
MySQL
Beginner
Node.js
Beginner
CSS
Beginner
JavaScript
Beginner
React JS
Beginner
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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

COO & Co-founder at REVELIFY
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led MVP development and first commercial product, integrating AI for mobility and fitness feedback. Built partnerships including 1 gym client (+138 mobility tests conducted), 5 signed LOIs, 3 CrossFit clients, 1 online coach, and 1 AI-powered CrossFit competition. Designed business strategy, sales plans, and KPIs to secure early adopters and pilot programs. UX/UI designs in Figma, developed corporate website (WordPress/Elementor), and produced marketing assets. Coordinated daily operations with the tech team and managed investor materials (data room, pitch deck). Used Notion, Trello, Google Workspace, and MS Office for agile project management.
Public Funding Manager at EVALUE
December 31, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Managed a portfolio of innovative technology projects, preparing and justifying proposals for national and regional grants (CDTI, IVF, Red.es). Managed the full lifecycle of funding applications, from design to technical and financial reporting.
Senior R&D Manager at FI GROUP (formerly F. Iniciativas)
December 31, 2020 - September 17, 2025
Led public funding projects for innovation in Chile, Peru, and Spain, managing a portfolio worth €4M in project budgets. Conducted diagnostics, proposal drafting, and applications for grants and tax incentives. Provided strategic advisory to maximize funding success and compliance with public programs. Managed consultant teams and collaborated with certification entities and public institutions (CDTI, CORFO). Advised companies in healthcare, digital, and energy sectors on innovation management and KPIs design.

Education

Full-Stack Web Developer at The Bridge
January 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Master’s Degree in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Universitat Rovira i Virgili
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology Engineering at Universidad Viña del Mar
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Software & Internet
    paper Seed Startup Program Management Platform

    Developed a full-stack platform to manage the Seed Startup Program of Valencia Innovation Capital & Startup
    Valencia.

    Implemented secure authentication with JWT, API REST consumption, and deployment on Vercel.

    Stack: React, Node.js, Express, MongoDB.