Javier Chacón álvarez
About Javier Chacón álvarez
Javier Chacón Álvarez is a Product Engineer based in Barcelona, Spain, with a diverse background in both education and web development. He has transitioned from teaching English to specializing in full-stack development, demonstrating expertise in modern web technologies.
Current Role at Glofox
Javier Chacón Álvarez serves as a Product Engineer at Glofox, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. In this role, he applies his expertise in both frontend and backend technologies to contribute to the development of scalable web applications.
Previous Experience in Education and Coaching
Before transitioning to web development, Javier worked as an English Coach at What's Up! Living English from 2015 to 2018. He also held positions at Ironhack, where he served as Lead Teacher for one month in 2020 and as a Teacher Assistant for one month in 2019. These roles reflect his background in English philology and teaching.
Frontend Development Experience
Javier has significant experience in frontend development, having worked at GoldenSpear, LLC from 2019 to 2022 and at Profile Software Services for five months in 2018 to 2019. His work in these positions involved utilizing modern web development technologies to create responsive and efficient user interfaces.
Educational Background in Language and Technology
Javier studied English Language and Literature at Universitat de Barcelona from 2014 to 2017, and previously at Universidad de La Laguna, focusing on Estudios Ingleses from 2012 to 2014. He also completed a Fullstack Web Development program at Ironhack in 2018, marking his transition into the tech industry.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Javier possesses a strong foundation in modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries, including React.js, Node.js, ES6, and TypeScript. He is skilled in using SASS and Bootstrap for web design. Additionally, he has contributed to open-source projects on GitHub, showcasing his commitment to continuous learning and collaboration in the tech community.