Alfredo Alvarez Lamela
About Alfredo Alvarez Lamela
Alfredo Alvarez Lamela is a Senior Game Developer with extensive experience in engineering management and software development. He has held various positions at notable companies including Wayfair, Microsoft, and GeoRiot, and he holds a Master's degree in Game Development from DePaul University.
Current Role at eSpark Learning
Alfredo Alvarez Lamela serves as a Senior Game Developer at eSpark Learning, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in game development to create engaging educational content. His focus is on developing high-quality games that enhance learning experiences for students.
Previous Experience at Wayfair
Alfredo Alvarez Lamela held multiple positions at Wayfair, including Senior Engineering Manager for Storefront Best In Class from 2020 to 2022, and Senior Engineering Manager for SDIY Catalog Creation from 2019 to 2020. He also served as Engineering Manager for Catalog Creation from 2018 to 2019. His work involved overseeing engineering teams and driving project success in a fast-paced retail environment.
Work History at GeoRiot
Alfredo Alvarez Lamela worked at GeoRiot as Head of Engineering from 2016 to 2018 and as a Senior Software Developer from 2013 to 2016. In these roles, he was responsible for leading engineering efforts and developing software solutions that supported the company's operations in the digital content distribution space.
Educational Background
Alfredo Alvarez Lamela earned a Master’s degree in Game Development from DePaul University, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from RUM, completed from 2003 to 2008. His education provided a strong foundation in both game development and software engineering.
Technical Skills and Management Philosophy
Alfredo Alvarez Lamela possesses deep full stack experience, including expertise in message-oriented architectures, secure systems, and high availability applications. He believes that coaching a team is essential to effective management and focuses on building teams that align with specific challenges, emphasizing code quality and sustainability in organizations.