Alexander Bea
About Alexander Bea
Alexander Bea is a Senior User Interface Developer at High Definition Vehicle Insurance since 2022, specializing in dynamic reports and data visualization. He has a diverse background in digital communications and development, with previous roles at companies such as Oceana and Apostrophe Technologies.
Work at High Definition Vehicle Insurance
Alexander Bea has been employed at High Definition Vehicle Insurance (HDVI) as a Senior User Interface Developer since 2022. In this role, he works remotely and has been instrumental in implementing dynamic reports and data visualization within the Vue.js user portal. His contributions include developing insurance policy reports and enhancing the policy vehicle management user interface. Additionally, he successfully led the transition of HDVI's full codebase from Vue 2 to Vue 3, which involved multiple phases such as build tool transition, code quality refactor, software updates, and UI refactoring. He also contributed to the open-source UI library used by HDVI, which improved the company's development resources.
Education and Expertise
Alexander Bea holds a Master of Arts in Communication from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 2007 to 2009. He also completed a Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Marist College from 2001 to 2005. In addition to his formal education, he attended Bloc, where he completed a web development bootcamp focusing on Front End Development in 2015. This combination of education has equipped him with a solid foundation in both communication and technical skills, making him proficient in user interface development and digital communications.
Background in Digital Communications
Prior to his current role at HDVI, Alexander Bea held various positions in digital communications and development. He worked at Oceana as Senior Manager of Digital Communications from 2013 to 2015 and as Digital Media Manager in 2013. His experience also includes roles at EchoDitto as a Technical Project Manager and at 350.org as Online Campaigns Coordinator. These positions provided him with extensive experience in managing digital projects and communications, contributing to his expertise in user interface development.
Technical Development Experience
Alexander Bea has a diverse technical background with experience in various development roles. He worked as a Front End and Node.js Developer at P'unk Avenue and as a Developer Relations Engineer at Apostrophe Technologies, Inc. His technical skills include designing and building API endpoints in Node.js to support user interface improvements and querying MongoDB databases. He has also contributed to the development of an open-source UI library, enhancing the resources available for development teams.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Alexander Bea has held multiple roles that demonstrate his growth and versatility in the field. He began as a Public Speaking Instructor and Graduate Teaching Assistant at Virginia Tech, then transitioned into various technical and managerial positions. His roles have included Lead Support Developer at P'unk Avenue, Web Developer at Singlebrook Technology, and Internet Fellow at 1Sky.org. This progression reflects his adaptability and commitment to advancing his skills in both communication and technology.