Hi, welcome! My name is Alex Bailon 👋 |

Sr Full Stack Developer + DevOps + Technical Team Lead

About Alex

Senior Full Stack Developer and Technical Team Lead with extensive expertise in modern web technologies and a proven track record of delivering enterprise-level applications. Specializing in Vue.js/Nuxt and React ecosystems, with comprehensive experience in cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices. Currently serving as a Senior Front-End Developer and Team Lead at Fusion92, where I architect and implement full-stack solutions utilizing Node.js/Express, Nuxt/Vue, MongoDB, and Microsoft Azure, while leading development teams and establishing technical best practices. As a technical team lead, I focus on fostering engineering excellence, mentoring team members, and driving architectural decisions that align with business objectives. My leadership approach emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and the establishment of scalable development practices. My methodology combines technical excellence with strategic thinking, focusing on delivering scalable, maintainable solutions that drive business value. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges while building high-performing development teams.

Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.
- Albert Einstein

My Work

Airbud
Airbud website dedicated to the beloved Airbud movie franchise. Built with Vue.js/Nuxt, the site features character profiles, movie summaries, memorable moments, and interactive elements celebrating the sports-playing golden retriever that captured hearts worldwide.
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Ink-C-Tatts
A tattoo artist portfolio and booking platform built with modern web technologies.
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Natural Selection Tour
A Web3-enabled platform for the Natural Selection snowboarding tour, featuring NFT integration for exclusive rider content and digital collectibles. The site combines live event updates, rider profiles, and blockchain technology to create a unique fan experience.
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What Others Have to Say

"I was Alex's instructor at Northwestern's Full Stack coding bootcamp. Alex was one of the most skilled students in the class, and also one of the hardest working. He was routinely the first one in the optional office hours before class, and the last one to leave office hours after class. In fact, in the latter half of the bootcamp I brought him on to do some freelance work for the company I work for, Fusion92. He exhibited mastery of the full range of disciplines we went over in class (nodejs backend, html/css/js, React, Mongo, SQL, and deployments). He'd be a great developer to have on any team!"
Nick Elliott
Alex's Manager
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"I have had the pleasure of working closely with Alex, a senior front-end developer, during my time as a digital designer at Mint Werx (parent company Fusion92). Together, we collaborated on numerous innovative website projects for our various clients. I had no prior experience with Vue and Nuxt before my time at Mint Werx, however, Alex's guidance and encouragement were invaluable in helping me grow as a developer. He was always willing to lend his expertise and support, which made the learning process much smoother. As a collaborator, Alex was incredibly reliable and trustworthy. He was instrumental in implementing the designs I created in Figma, ensuring that they were accurately reflected on the final website. I particularly appreciated his patience and thoughtfulness when it came to designing for scroll-telling and dynamic sites, which are becoming increasingly popular in today's digital landscape. Alex took the time to fully understand my vision and worked to make it a reality. I highly recommend Alex as a front-end developer. He is an excellent team player and collaborator, and his technical skills are second to none. His patience, thoughtfulness, and dedication to his craft make him an asset to any project he works on."
Leah Ball
Digital Designer
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"I was on the educational staff at Northwestern for Alex's cohort. Alex was truly one of our stand out student developers who quickly picked up each concept and was also the first to help his teammates when they were stuck. Alex would make a great addition to any team lucky enough to have him."
Chris McLaughlin
Northwestern Bootcamp Instructor
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My Experience (5+ Years)

Senior Front-End Developer & Technical Team Lead
Fusion92 | Chicago, IL
  • Lead multiple development teams in delivering enterprise-level web and mobile applications
  • Architect and implement scalable front-end solutions using Vue.js/Nuxt and React ecosystems
  • Establish technical standards and best practices for front-end development across teams
  • Drive code review processes and mentor junior developers to foster engineering excellence
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to streamline deployment processes
March 2023 - Present
Senior Front-End Developer
Fusion92 | Chicago, IL
  • Spearheaded development of complex web and mobile applications including Web3 initiatives
  • Implemented robust testing strategies using Cypress and Jest to ensure code quality
  • Optimized application performance and user experience through modern front-end practices
  • Conducted technical interviews and contributed to team growth
  • Led adoption of new technologies and frameworks to improve development efficiency
March 2022 - March 2023
Full Stack Developer
Fusion92 | Chicago, IL
  • Developed full-stack applications using Node.js/Express backend and Nuxt.js/Vue.js frontend
  • Implemented containerized deployments using Docker and automated testing with Cypress
  • Built and maintained RESTful APIs and database integrations
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
  • Contributed to technical architecture decisions and system design
October 2020 - March 2022
Software Developer (Freelance)
Fusion92 | Chicago, IL
  • Developed responsive email marketing campaigns using MJML framework
  • Implemented cross-platform email compatibility testing using Email on Acid
  • Collaborated with design and marketing teams to exceed client expectations
  • Optimized email templates for maximum deliverability and engagement
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high quality standards
May 2020 - August 2020