Álvaro Freire

About Me

I am a Software Engineer with experience in software development and project management at Innogando. My mission is to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions that improve team productivity. I am an active participant in hackathons and tech events, including FOSDEM and HackUPC, and I organize HackUDC, one of Spain's largest student hackathons.

Outside of my professional work, I have been deeply involved in Erasmus+ projects, where I had the opportunity to participate, organize, and facilitate exchanges that fostered cultural understanding and personal growth. These experiences have greatly enhanced my initiative, communication, and relationship management skills, all of which have played a crucial role in both my personal and professional development.

I am a very curious person, always eager to learn and explore new things. I also have a passion for sports, music, guitar, and exploring music mixing and production.

Experience

• Software Engineer & Project Manager

  Innogando | Jul 2022 - Present

  Leading software development projects with a focus on automation, IoT, and cloud architectures.

  • Contributed to the migration of the main database from InfluxDB to MongoDB, and later to PostgreSQL.
  • Developed frontend functionalities in Flutter and backend services in Python.
  • Automated sales processes by creating scripts and working with APIs such as TeleGram and Holded CR&.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines for all company projects, ensuring continuous integration and deployment.
  • Developed an inventory management app in Flutter, a Python API with Telegram integration, and a PostgreSQL database.
  • Supervised the use of GitFlow workflows and documentation across all development projects.

• Hackathon Organizer

  HackUDC, GPUL | Sept 2022 - Present
  Organizing and facilitating this student hackathon for three years in a row, securing sponsorships, and promoting collaboration among developers.

• Treasurer

  GPUL | Apr 2023 - Present
  Managing financial operations, ensuring transparency, and supporting open-source projects and workshops.

• Mobility Coordinator

  Xeración | Apr 2024 - Present
  Coordinating Erasmus+ mobility programs, expanding international youth exchange initiatives.

• Mentor

  Xuventude Mentoring Galicia | Feb 2025 - Present
  Guided a young professional in career development, technical skills enhancement, and job-seeking strategies. Provided insights into industry trends and helped them build a strong professional network.

• Mentor

  Xuventude Mentoring Galicia | May 2024 - Jun 2024
  Guided a young professional in career development, technical skills enhancement, and job-seeking strategies. Provided insights into industry trends and helped them build a strong professional network.

• Software Engineer Intern

  Avansig | Sep 2023 - Dec 2023
  Developed geospatial data processing solutions, optimized database queries, and enhanced GIS applications.

Education

• 🎓 Computer Engineering | Universidade da Coruña 🇪🇸 [2020 - 2024]
• 🌍 Erasmus+ | Universitatea de Vest din Timișoara 🇷🇴 [2024]

Skills