Ruben Torres

Product-minded Full-Stack Engineer

About me:

With over a decade of experience, I take pleasure in building software that solves real problems and is delightful to use.
I have solid knowledge of web technologies and strongly believe in adhering to industry best practices.

As a product-oriented developer, I am:

  • Proactive in proposing innovative ideas and solutions, often reevaluating existing specifications to enhance product offerings.
  • Dedicated to understanding the intricacies of the business and user experience, which involves deep dives into relevant data to inform decision-making.
  • Enthusiastic about engaging with non-engineering teams to gain comprehensive insights into their objectives and challenges.
  • Strategic about product and engineering decisions, frequently suggesting efficient alternatives that optimize product impact with minimal effort.
  • Committed to validating ideas early by soliciting feedback, and iterating upon a given solution.
Passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation, I have initiated several projects independently. These ventures left me with valuable lessons and allowed me to grow both personally and professionally.
If you'd like to get in touch, I'd be happy to schedule a call.

Experience:

  • 2023 - present
    Full-Stack Engineer •  AyHungry
    I collaborate closely with the founders in the decision making process by ideating new features and prioritizing the roadmap, making sure it's aligned with our vision and business goals. I design and implement new features for the Restaurant Industry, mostly focused around feedback and sentiment analysis using machine learning.
    Next.js
    Nest.js
    Typescript
    React
    Product design
    aws
    Sentiment Analysis
  • 2022 - 2023
    Founder •  Metaterra
    I led a small team to build interactive web experiences around digital collectibles, digital art and games, generating tens of thousands of dollars in revenue.
    Front-End
    web3
    Ethereum
    Generative Art
    Web Games
    three.js
    React
    node.js
    aws
  • 2017 - 2022
    Front-End Engineer •  Consensys
    I collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to design, build and optimize decentralized applications on the Ethereum Blockchain, with the goal of bringing traceability, transparency and tradability to the our client's processes.
    Front-End
    web3
    Ethereum
    React
    node.js
    Python
    azure
  • Jan - Nov 2017
    Full-Stack Developer •  Clinicsense
    I built new features and optimized existing ones, for a SaaS platform in the massage therapy industry, using a stack consisting of python/django and React/Redux. During this time I had technical ownership of new features and worked alongside the founders to discuss the most optimal solutions.
    Front-End
    Python
    Django
    React
    Redux
  • 2015 - 2017
    Front-End Engineer •  Telefónica I+D
    I collaborated with a small, multidisciplinary team to build innovative IoT solutions for agriculture, mining and smart cities. Working in close collaboration with UX specialist to create intuitive and functional interfaces for web applications. During my time here I also mentored junior developers to help them grow and contribute more effectively to the organization.
    Front-End
    React
    Redux
    Angular
    D3.js
    Docker