Alex Toro
COMPUTER & SYSTEM ENGINEER
Producing high quality responsive websites and exceptional user experience.
A website should not just draw attention. The role of a website is to attract and engage the user, as well as communicate your brand and raise awareness about a product or service.
I take great care to ensure each project is well-documented and easily maintainable so you can enhance a website as your company grows.
Skills
Certified systems and computer engineer with extensive experience in technician support, computer design/assembly, and system architecture. Experienced in working on web projects at every stage, from idea to development to delivery.
Wordpress Developer
What I Do
Certified systems and computer engineer. Proficient and creative WordPress developer with a strong history in website management and development. Experienced in SEO. Expert in all aspects of WordPress website creation, including design, plug-ins, and implementation. Skilled in creating engaging and interactive websites. Excel at team projects and leadership. Detail-oriented and knowledgeable in various programming languages. Experienced in working on projects at every stage, from idea to development to delivery.
Experience
Next Level Web, Vista, CA
WordPress Developer
October 2019 – Present
- Build websites using WordPress. Page builders: Brizy, Elementor, Divi, Trive & Zion.
- Development expertise with custom post types, custom fields, plugins, and themes for high-traffic Wordpress sites. Customize WordPress themes to meet clients’ requirements.
- Write coding using HTML and CSS.
- Design new features for existing websites, analyzed existing websites and provided improvement recommendations and enhancements.
- Work efficiently to complete small edits requested by customers, develop plans for completing larger projects, collaborate with colleagues, and suggest new solutions to improve existing websites
IPROGRESSIVEWEB, San Diego, CA & Armenia, Colombia
Web Development Project Manage
January 2014 – September 2019
- Lead architect responsible for evaluating customer requirements and developing total system solutions for clients.
- Build websites using WordPress.
- Write coding using HTML and CSS.
- Manage a cross-functional team of web developers in two countries, including bilingual communication to both customers and employees.
- Customize WordPress themes to meet clients’ requirements.
- Design new features for existing websites.
- Responsible for overseeing all Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
CEOMARKETING, Armenia, Colombia
WEB Project Manager
February 2013 – December 2013
- Responsible for planning, designing, and building web solutions for clients throughout Latin America.
- Build websites using WordPress.
- Led web development team and managed all Search Engine
- Optimization (SEO).
- Analyzed existing workflows and processes and provided improvement recommendations and enhancements.
- Tracked performance metrics to provide strategic insights around user interaction.
- Built Digital Marketing Campaigns to optimize organic search and client click-through.
VISUAL AGENCIA, Armenia, Colombia
Systems Support Manager
July 2011 – January 2013
- Planned and engineered system infrastructure, including design and implementation of IT solutions, hardware and software. Monitored and maintained performance of system platforms.
- Performed daily server functions (back-up, recovery, disk space management, configuration, and installation).
- Managed all backup support for the Senior System Administrator and the Help Desk Manager.
- Provided patch management and service pack installation for all computer equipment.
EPMSCC, Calarcá, Colombia
Systems Engineer Intern
September 2010 – May 2011
- Coordinated research and development of programming languages and software packages.
- Identified, designed, and developed a System Information Platform to radically improve system efficiency and performance.
- Prepared and taught office automation classes, with regularly held lab sessions.
Calarcá City Hall, Calarcá, Colombia
Systems and Computation Administrator
September 2010 – May 2011
- Implemented and maintained all networking software and communications hardware in the city hall office.
Education
Computer And System Engineer
University Of Quindío - Colombia
Emphasis on network security, operating systems, and IT infrastructure services.
2004 - 2011
SEO - HTML5
San Diego Community College District North City Campus Aero Drive
2016
Graphic Design And Advertising
Digiplot
Certification in Photoshop, Corel Draw, Page Maker.