Luis Alvarez

DevOps Engineer @ Digiventus

Experienced DevOps Engineer specializing in Azure, .NET, and Angular, committed to optimizing development pipelines and cloud-based solutions.

Contact

Github luifa7
Microsoft Learn luisalvarez-777

Location

Munich, Bavaria DE

Work

Digiventus GmbH - Project: HuntR

DevOps Engineer

Munich - Germany (Hybrid)

2013-10-01 — Present

Tool designed to streamline the project application process for independent professionals. It utilizes advanced web scraping techniques to aggregate job listings, enabling users to efficiently analyze potential projects. Focused on enhancing the user experience, the software simplifies the evaluation of job opportunities through an intuitive interface, aiding in the decision-making process.

  • Angular
  • .Net
  • Blazor
  • C#
  • TypeScript
  • Azure
  • B2C
  • Msal
  • Docker
  • Github Actions
  • Playwright
  • Github Projects
  • Kanban

Digiventus GmbH - Project at a Leading Insurance Firm

DevOps Engineer

Munich - Germany (Remote)

2023-08-01 — 2023-09-30

Setup of Azure infrastructure through Bicep templates, streamlining the deployment process and embracing infrastructure as code methodologies. Subsequently, undertook the reimplementation of some Bicep templates into Terraform, for future possible migrations.

  • Bicep
  • Terraform
  • Azure
  • Azure DevOps
  • CI/CD
  • Kanban

Digiventus GmbH - Project at a Prominent Healthcare Provider

DevOps Engineer

Munich - Germany (Remote)

2022-09-01 — 2023-31-07

Development and support of web-based software solutions focused on the accounting and administration of medical services. Responsible for the conception and implementation of web applications as well as RESTful APIs, which streamline the management of healthcare operations. Managed the deployment process through the setup and configuration of Azure Pipelines, ensuring smooth, continuous delivery and integration. Also spearheaded the automation of testing procedures, including the creation of unit tests using xUnit and UI tests via Playwright, to maintain high standards of software quality and reliability.

  • Azure
  • C#
  • .Net
  • TypeScript
  • Playwright
  • MSSQL
  • Razor Pages
  • Blazor
  • NUnit
  • CI/CD
  • Azure DevOps
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Scrum
  • Agile

Paessler AG

Software Engineer

Nürnberg - Germany (Hybrid)

2019-02-01 — 2022-08-31

Modularization of a monolithic system (Legacy Code) into new microservices utilizing C# .NET, Python Flask, and TypeScript Vue. This involved the analysis, development, and maintenance of the entire e-commerce platform and the activation system for the main product, primarily utilizing Python. Design and implementation of REST APIs and the incorporation of Domain-Driven Design principles. Automated testing using the Robot Framework and working within a DevOps environment, embracing agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban, along with tools and practices like Azure, CI/CD, pair programming, and mob programming, complemented by regular code reviews. Further activities: weekend call duty, serving on the company's trust council for two years, and providing mentorship to new team members.

  • C#
  • .Net
  • Python
  • Django
  • Flask
  • Robot
  • Azure
  • TypeScript
  • Vue
  • xUnit
  • Jest
  • Pytest
  • Gitlab
  • Scrum
  • Jira
  • Agile
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • GitOps

competence data GmbH & Co. KG

Software Engineer

Nürnberg - Germany (On-Site)

2013-12-01 — 2019-01-31

Analysis and development of web applications, utilizing scraper technologies to gather and refine data for customer optimization.

  • Java
  • Go
  • Selenium
  • Docker
  • Python
  • Django
  • Hybernate

PwC

Advisor in the Banking Sector

Buenos Aires - Argentina (On-Site)

2012-07-01 — 2013-07-31

Assessment of IT Systems. Data Collection. Anti-Money Laundering Analysis.

  • Nobleza Piccardo
  • Previsol
  • CNP
  • Banco Galicia
  • Banco Supervielle

Volunteer

We Code It Academy

Mentor

2021-02-01 — 2021-09-30

Volunteered as a project planner and mentor, teaching software development to refugees, fostering skills and opportunities in technology.

Education

UNNOBA | Universidad Nacional Noroeste - Buenos Aires, Argentina

2006-03-01 — 2012-11-01
Software Engineering, Bachelor's Degree

Certifications

AZ-204

2023-05-24
Microsoft

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

AZ-400

2023-08-24
Microsoft

Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

Personal Projects

Recommendoo

Developed a social network platform for events and recommendations, leveraging Angular, .NET, and Azure for robust and scalable solutions.

Language Tutoring

Passionate about language and cultural exchange, offering Spanish lessons to four remote and one in-person student, enhancing their linguistic skills and cultural understanding.

ChatGPT: Angular .NET Cloud Guide

Custom ChatGPT. The app integrates Angular and .NET frameworks to provide a cloud-based, interactive guide for users.

Pipeline Power: Becoming a DevSecOps Black Belt

Authoring a comprehensive guidebook on DevSecOps, titled ‘Pipeline Power: Becoming a DevSecOps Black Belt’, aimed at empowering software professionals with advanced strategies and best practices in integrating security seamlessly into development pipelines.

Skills

Backend Development

C#, .NET, Python, and JavaScript

Frontend Development

TypeScript, Angular, Vue, Blazor, Django, and Jekyll

Database Management

MSSQL, NoSQL, and PostgreSQL

DevOps and CI/CD Pipelines

GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and GitLab

Cloud Computing

Azure Web Apps, App Containers, Storage Accounts, and B2C

Infrastructure as Code

Bicep, ARM, and Terraform

Software Architecture

Domain-Driven Design, MVC, and Microservices

Authentication and Security

MSAL Library

Automated Testing

Playwright and Robot

Containerization

Docker

Version Control

Git

Agile Project Management

Scrum, Jira, Kanban, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Projects

Soft Skills

Communication, Creativity, Problem-Solving, and Team Collaboration

Languages

Spanish

Native speaker

German

Fluent

English

Fluent

Finnish

Basic

Ukrainian

Basic

Interests

Distance Running

Marathons, Half Marathons, and 10K Races

History and Culture

World History, Cultural Studies, and Mythologies

Travel

Germany, Northern Europe, Eastern Europe, and Japan

Technology and Languages

Emerging Technologies, Language Learning, Ukrainian, and Finnish

Music

Playing Bass Guitar

Fitness

Gym Training

Personal Development

Coaching, Motivation, Ownership, Books, and Podcasts

Hobby Highlights

Generali München Marathon

2017
42 KM

München, Germany

Bamberg Weltkulturerbelauf

2023
21 KM

Bamberg, Germany

Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon 2021

2021
21 KM

Kyiv, Ukraine

SportScheck RUN Nürnberg

2019
21 KM

Nürnberg, Germany

Danske Bank Oslo Maraton 2014: 10 for Grete

2014
10 KM

Oslo, Norway

Teaching Spanish

Free Time Classes

Explaining Ser and Estar

Speaking Finnish

Finnish With Heidi

Short Finnish Text

Speaking Ukrainian

Speak Ukrainian School

Speaking Ukrainian in a dialogue

Speaking Ukrainian

Speak Ukrainian School

Recitation in Ukrainian of a classic work by Lesya Ukrainka