Hector Alvarez Fernandez

Worked for the Spanish Ministry of Economy on the Transnational Investments Registry, where we built a complete solution, including frontend, backend, and database, to modernize the entire system. My tasks included backend design and development, database modeling, helping with documentation, and meeting with clients to review and understand business requirements.

Worked primarily with proprietary DCT internal software built in C# (.NET Framework and Core), collaborating daily with cross-functional teams to deliver features and improvements within Agile sprint cycles. Responsibilities included running research spikes to evaluate and define user stories, performing code reviews via GitHub, maintaining documentation, actively coding, and collaborating closely with architects during design sprints

Promoted to BAE 3 in a short time due to high performance and delivery goals. Provided end-to-end Operations Orchestration support and developed automation flows integrating with third-party services such as Azure, Terraform, and on-premise APIs. Also maintained and enhanced tools within the Micro Focus environment, including the Hybrid Cloud Management platform and Operations Bridge, ensuring the ecosystem remained healthy and up to date.

Worked on fare collection systems, covering: • Web: ~30% frontend (JavaScript), ~70% backend (ASP.NET) • Desktop: .NET Framework and legacy VB6 applications • Hardware integration: Assisted onboard hardware team with GPS trackers, modems, and other devices sending data to centralized services.

Worked in a small team developing XeoCode 2, a tool for forest risk prevention for the Xunta de Galicia.

Worked part time as a web and desktop developer while studying for my higher technical certificate.