Portrait of Hector Torrez

El Salvador

Hector Torrez

Software Engineer · Full Stack Engineer

Software Developer with 3 years of experience building complex web applications in ERP, logistics, and e-commerce environments.

Worked on large-scale systems including electronic invoicing platforms, shipment management dashboards, and multi-product inventory flows with hierarchical unit conversions and real-time calculations.

Experienced with React ecosystems, TanStack, performance optimization, frontend architecture, and cross-functional collaboration through code reviews and full-stack contributions.

About

Software Developer with 3 years of experience building complex web applications in ERP, logistics, and e-commerce environments.

Worked on large-scale systems including electronic invoicing platforms, shipment management dashboards, and multi-product inventory flows with hierarchical unit conversions and real-time calculations.

Experienced with React ecosystems, TanStack, performance optimization, frontend architecture, and cross-functional collaboration through code reviews and full-stack contributions.

Skills

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Next.js
  • TanStack Start
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Node.js
  • NestJS
  • PostgreSQL
  • ExpressJS

Experience

JDK Outstanding Technologies

Frontend Developer

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

  • Refactored and optimized frontend components using React, Next.js, and TanStack Query, improving performance, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Built reusable UI components and application features with Next.js and TanStack Start, focusing on modern routing, data fetching, and developer experience.
  • Developed data-driven interfaces by integrating Headless WordPress as a CMS, consuming REST APIs to power dynamic content.
  • Built and maintained responsive landing pages using Astro and SCSS, ensuring design consistency and a mobile-first approach.
  • Developed a chatbot proof of concept (PoC) in JavaScript to explore improvements in user interaction and automation.
  • Reviewed pull requests and collaborated with the team to promote best practices, maintain high code quality, and ensure consistent frontend standards.

BetaCode

Frontend Developer

El Salvador

  • Built frontend and backend features for e-commerce and event platforms, including dashboards, filtering systems, real-time updates, administrative tools, and API integrations.
  • Developed reusable components and scalable workflows that reduced repetitive operational tasks and improved maintainability across multiple projects.

Freelance

Full Stack Developer

  • Collaborated in the creation of a user interface that allowed users to view and manage earnings, improving accessibility and clarity of financial data.
  • Developed custom formulas similar to Excel, enabling users to perform calculations within the platform.
  • Created and integrated backend endpoints for various pages, ensuring smooth data flow between frontend and backend.
  • Implemented drag-and-drop functionality for intuitive reordering and management of elements within the platform.
  • Developed new API endpoints to support frontend features and data workflows.

Education

  • Universidad Capitán Gerardo Barrios

    System Engineer, Computer Science

    June 2021 – December 2024

  • Universidad Capitán General Gerardo Barrios

    Técnico en Ingeniería en Sistemas, Programación

    2018 – 2020