Code Foundry is a free, hands-on tech bootcamp created for startup founders and engineers looking to bridge the gap between concept and market-ready product. As the program leader, I designed and delivered curriculum, materials, and instruction to a cohort of learners, teaching design, development, and deployment with Figma, React.js, Next.js, React Native, Vercel, AWS, and more. The aim of Code Foundry is to bring together aspiring entrepreneurs and developers, providing them with the skills to collaborate on real-world projects and turn their ideas into functional products.

Hispanic Hackers is a community of over 2,500 developers, entrepreneurs, and ambitious innovators of Latino/Hispanic ethnicity. Our goal is to elevate the Latino tech community by providing resources, networks, and mentors to growing engineers and entrepreneurs. As the president, I established the 8-year organization as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, organize events and partnerships, and lead a team of developers to create digital content, such as website and branding material.

Teaching Python Game I & II courses at Premier High School as a CodeStream Studios Computer Coding Instructor and Senior Software Engineer. Providing in-person instruction at Premier High School's Austin location and online office hours to students eager to learn and grow into the technology industry.

As a Senior Engineer and Project Manager at CircleSquare Labs, I drive the development of innovative, high-quality technology solutions tailored to our clients' needs. I lead cross-functional teams through the entire project lifecycle, from initial consultation to deployment and integration, ensuring that each project is delivered on time and to the highest standards. As the Sole Proprietor, I manage all aspects of the business, including client relationships, strategy development, and operational oversight. My focus is on delivering impact-driven solutions and fostering collaborative client engagement. I'm committed to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility, making CircleSquare Labs a trusted partner for companies seeking top-tier technology services.

"During his year-long engagement with ChkM8, Andrés Barrera demonstrated exceptional initiative, technical expertise, and strategic thinking that significantly benefited our organization. Andrés took charge by collaborating closely with our backend team, creating a dynamic new blogging page, and seamlessly transitioning our website's hosting from our previous developer.""Beyond his technical accomplishments, Andrés was instrumental in developing a digital registration process for user logins. This innovation streamlined our onboarding experience, efficiently tracked contest participants, and eliminated the need for manual, paper-based signups, which saved time and reduced errors.Andrés also delivered a comprehensive Tech Stack write-up, providing an in-depth analysis of ChkM8's technology components. This report offered invaluable insights that helped refine our strategy and optimize our tech stack for future growth.Additionally, during negotiations with Blabler, a dating app interested in integrating ChkM8 as their safety partner, Andrés played a crucial role. He independently developed a detailed risk analysis of the proposed integration, complete with his recommendations. This analysis allowed ChkM8’s management to confirm its decision, considering the technical costs and, most importantly, highlighting the potential liabilities associated with our tech infrastructure requirements if the partner app scaled. Andrés’ insights brought credibility to our negotiating position and revealed the substantial upfront costs and unforeseen consequences of maintaining responsibility for our own infrastructure. His guidance proved to be pivotal in confirming our initial concerns about the financial implications of the integration.Throughout his contract, Andrés consistently provided efficient, timely, and high-quality work, proving himself an indispensable part of the ChkM8 team."- Charlie Dominguez, ChkM8 CEO / Founder

Freelance developer and independent contractor with projects in full-stack software development, UI/UX design, data processing, and infrastructure operations. Leveraging 9 years of experience and education in design and engineering, I create efficient, aesthetic, and innovative products.

Software engineer, developing microservice DoD solutions using a tool kit of Golang, C++, RTI DDS, Docker, Prometheus Database, and Grafana, among other skills and solutions.Software/embedded systems engineer, developing motor control and data acquisition software for Embedded Linux platform. Designing electrical systems, schematics, and processes to access and process CANBUS, rotary encoder, and peripheral data from vehicle components. Implementing electrical circuitry into vehicle prototypes.

Applying knowledge of media design to develop Interactive Panoramic Virtual Tours with Kuula, webpages with HTML/JavaScript/Python, videos with Final Cut Pro, and other media. Contracted to independently create a website with the Wix Development platform (utilizing Wix Velo script). Working closely with the CEO to develop business plans for company growth. Coordinate with clients to plan and design their ideal marketing platforms.

Assistant to the family practice, owned by my parents. Developed graphic designs, social media, and other branding material with Photoshop and Final Cut Pro. Partnered with Aesthetic Brand Design to transfer website material from DermPro to Shopify using Selenium Data Scraping, HTML, VBA, and Python.

Engineering Intern for a company which assesses industrial liner integrity using high voltage injection techniques. Designed, built, and programmed electrical prototypes and firmware for the next generation of equipment. Conducted research on the use of high voltage systems to create 3-dimensional models. Located leaks in HDPE geomembrane liners at sites such as the Asarco Silverbell Minesite in Marana, AZ and Exxon/Arcadis Gypstack in Pasadena, TX. Coordinated with clients and contractors. Designed and developed the Geoamperic Interpreter Concept Device used to detect subterranean liner defects by measuring the surface voltage of in-soil current injection (Potential Assessment Technique for Defect Detection).