Hello, I'm Julio Alves

I'm a software engineer experienced in building web apps for all kinds of devices. I'm based in London, UK where I work as a Lead Front-end Engineer at ITV.

My focus right now is React.js, using Next.js and TypeScript. I also have extensive experience with Roku/BrightScript development.

Tech Skills

Here are some of the technologies and tools I'm proficient and comfortable with:

• JavaScript

• TypeScript

• React.js

• Next.js

• Node.js

• HTML

• CSS

• Sass

• TailwindCSS

• BrightScript

Timeline

• October 2023

  Promoted to Tech Lead 👨‍💻

  Got promoted to a Tech Lead position at ITV. Currently working across several teams to support ITVX web app development.

• September 2019

  Joined ITV 👨‍💻

  Got offered and accepted a senior position at ITV. Currently building React websites and a React Native app.

• January 2017

  Joined Accedo.tv 👨‍💻

  Started at Accedo.tv where I contributed to several Node.js microservices and CTV app. Around the same time, decided to move closer to Central London, reducing my commute time by over 2 hours a day!

• September 2015

  Joined TV App Agency 👨‍💻

  Managed to land my first job at TV App Agency, building apps for TVs and set-top boxes. Got to learn the niche programming language BrightScript along the way!

• June 2015

  Moved to the UK ✈️

  Decided to move to London to look for my first real professional experience. BIGGER, bolder and way busier (in a good way!) than what I was accustomed to.

• January 2015

  Graduated from university 👨‍🎓

  Completed my master's degree in Software Enginering! Spent a few months working on research projects at my uni afterwards, where I delved into MATLAB for a bit.

Contact

If you want to reach out please drop me an email (opens a new window). You can also check out my social media presence following the links below.