Álvaro Pérez

Experience

1. •

   Senior Software Engineer

   SocialBee

   Nov 2022 - Present

   Munich, Germany

   Co-founded the technology team, driving innovation and shaping the company's technical vision to enhance digital solutions for social impact. Spearheaded the development of a job search platform connecting companies with refugees in Germany, enabling better employment opportunities. Designed and implemented scalable RESTful APIs, architected a cloud-based infrastructure using AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS), and developed CI/CD pipelines with AWS CodePipeline and GitHub Actions. Led cross-functional collaboration between designers, developers, and stakeholders to optimize platform features and performance. See more
2. •

   AI Engineer

   SocialBee

   Jan 2025 - Present

   Munich, Germany

   Develop of AI-powered features to enhance job matching algorithms, improving placement accuracy and overall platform efficiency. Implementing advanced machine learning models for automated candidate screening, personalized job recommendations, and recruiter decision support. Fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs) for job description analysis, resume parsing, and intelligent candidate-job matching. Deploying AI models using AWS Lambda and EC2 while optimizing model inference with GPU-based instances. Utilizing AWS CI/CD pipelines to automate model training and deployment, ensuring real-time predictive analytics for job seekers and employers. See more
3. •

   Software Engineer

   Inditex

   Jan 2021 - Nov 2022

   A Coruña, Spain

   Developed a marketplace management system for Zara, contributing as a full-stack developer to streamline e-commerce operations. Engineered backend services using Java 11 and Spring Boot, ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability of critical business applications. Designed and optimized responsive interfaces with React and TypeScript. Integrated RESTful APIs and GraphQL to facilitate seamless data exchange between frontend and backend services. Worked closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to develop new marketplace features and optimize system efficiency. See more
4. •

   Junior Software Engineer

   Yepcode

   Sep 2020 - Jan 2021

   A Coruña, Spain

   Joined as one of the first engineers, contributing to the early development of a platform that simplifies service and API integrations for developers. Designed a flexible architecture enabling complex integrations beyond the limits of No-code tools. Developed key platform features to improve automation and streamline workflow management. Optimized platform performance and scalability to support a growing number of integrations and users. See more
5. •

   Student Mentor

   University of A Coruña

   Sep 2019 - Aug 2020

   A Coruña, Spain

   Provided academic and career guidance to students, helping them navigate challenges and improve their study strategies. Organized mentoring sessions, assisting students in goal setting, time management, and skill development. Acted as a bridge between students and faculty, facilitating communication and ensuring students had access to the resources they needed. See more

Projects

Peña Futsal Website

• Next.js
• Tailwind CSS
• Python

A web app for the Peña Futsal team, offering game schedules, player profiles, blog updates, and more. Implemented a Python backend to scrape up-to-date data from the Football Federation site due to the lack of an API.

Thumbcraft

• Python
• Next.js
• Tailwind CSS

A web app that leverages AI to generate engaging YouTube thumbnails instantly. Developed both the frontend and a robust backend responsible for training AI models, ensuring high-quality thumbnail outputs tailored to user needs.

Eye Break Monitor

• Next.js
• Tailwind CSS

A science-based eye health web app that helps users follow the 20-20-20 rule to reduce digital eye strain. Features customizable timers, desktop notifications, sound alerts, and offline PWA support.

MONKFISH.AI

• Astro
• Tailwind CSS

A web app showcasing Monkfish.AI, an AI-powered cryptocurrency and memecoin on the Solana blockchain, with a strong focus on community engagement and evolution.

About me

Hi, I'm Alvaro Perez Amado, a software engineer with a passion for AI, web development, and building impactful applications. My work and studies have taken me across multiple countries, and I currently split my time between A Coruña, Spain 🇪🇸, Munich, Germany 🇩🇪, and Milwaukee, USA 🇺🇸.

I hold degrees in Computer Engineering and Software Engineering from the University of A Coruña, Spain. As part of my academic journey, I studied Computer Science at the University of Liège, Belgium, on a merit-based scholarship. Currently, I am pursuing a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence, with plans to complete it by July 2025, further specializing in machine learning, NLP, and AI-driven software solutions.

My professional experience spans multiple industries and cutting-edge technologies. I was one of the first two developers behind Yepcode, a platform streamlining API and service integrations. That experience led me to Inditex, where I developed critical applications for some of the world's most recognized brands, including ZARA, Pull&Bear, and Bershka.

Currently, I work as both a Senior Software Engineer and an AI Engineer at SocialBee in Munich, Germany. In addition to developing a job search platform for refugees, I lead efforts in AI-powered job matching, implementing machine learning models and NLP techniques to improve candidate-job pairing. My work involves fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs), optimizing search algorithms, and deploying AI solutions on cloud infrastructure to enhance hiring processes.