Alvaro Peña
AI Engineer
Summary
AI Engineer with expertise in building scalable machine learning applications and full-stack development. Led development of AI-powered solutions at Revolve Labs, including chatbots and natural language interfaces. Previously founded an EdTech startup and brings strong analytical skills from finance background. Proficient in Python, React, and cloud technologies with proven experience deploying ML systems serving thousands of daily users.
Work Experience
Software Engineer
Dec 2023 - Sep 2024
Costa Rica • Remote
- Revolve Labs is a software factory focused on developing custom machine learning applications.
- Led development of OnleyAI, an AI chatbot for OnlyFans models that automates fan engagement and content management
- Built Managent, an AI project management tool, and Bhuma AI, a natural language interface for querying Presto databases
Co-founder & CEO
Jun 2020 - Dec 2021
Lima, Peru
- Engineered and successfully launched two React Native mobile applications with Firebase backend on App Store and Google Play, adhering to compliance standards
- Developed a comprehensive web admin panel using React, Firebase, Next.js, and D3.js to facilitate detailed user analytics.
- Spearheaded growth strategies, effectively scaling our user base to over a thousand tutors and students
Financial Analyst
Feb 2022 - Sep 2022
Colombia • Remote
- Developed a Data Studio dashboard to monitor company KPIs, analyzing SaaS growth metrics
- Prepared the annual budget for all departments including Sales, Customer Success, Growth, and Development
- Streamlined cash flow by automating the integration of accounting data with financial forecasts using SQL queries
- Led due diligence for a crowdfunding round on A2censo, successfully raising over USD400k
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics
2024 - Present
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA
Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance
2018 - 2022
Lima, PE
Grade: Dropout
Activities and societies: Founded Lee UP in 2021 as the university's first book club, with the goal of promoting reading among students on campus through a partnership with Librerías SBS, the campus bookstore.
Projects
AI Engineer • 2024
Created an AI-powered Chrome extension that automates fan engagement on OnlyFans by reverse-engineering its API. Built a dashboard for creators to track engagement analytics, which has already facilitated over 100,000 messages sent.
Technologies: Python, FastAPI, OpenAI, Docker, AWS, PostgreSQL, Angular, LangChain, Helicone, OpenPipe
AI Engineer • 2024
Developed a chatbot that translates natural language into SQL queries, enabling users to create dashboards by connecting to Presto clusters.
Technologies: Python, FastAPI, LangChain, Presto
Certifications
Next.js 14 & React - The Complete Guide
Udemy • Issued Apr 2024
Credential ID: UC-0827066b-3a11-440c-b133-6a38dfee5473
React - The Complete Guide 2024
Udemy • Issued Apr 2024
Credential ID: UC-e5cba369-ba61-4819-8672-edbef1fc2603
Docker and Kubernetes: The Complete Guide
Udemy • Issued Mar 2024
Credential ID: UC-bd2b77e6-0fc6-42e5-a594-1cc6b1b49b44
FastAPI - The Complete Course 2024 (Beginner + Advanced)
Udemy • Issued Mar 2024
Credential ID: UC-5a3dfe6b-5b9d-4a72-839a-69a60c57782e
Languages
English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Spanish
Native or bilingual proficiency
Italian
Elementary proficiency