# Alan G.

> Software engineer @ Scopely, Niantic

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/alang

Hello! I'm a software engineer recent master's degree grad with a flair for interactive design, combining the precision of coding with the creativity of user-centric design. My journey has been a blend of two fascinating worlds: Computer Science and Interactive Design. 

This unique combination has equipped me with a diverse skill set, enabling me to delve into areas like distributed systems, full-stack development, security, and much more, while keeping a keen eye on creating engaging, interactive applications. My passion lies at the intersection of technology and user experience, where each line of code is not just a function, but a step towards creating something intuitive and impactful. I'm excited about the potential of technology to transform ideas into tangible solutions, and I am always looking for opportunities to explore and grow in this ever-evolving field.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Scopely
Jan 2026 – Present | Sunnyvale, CA

### Software Engineer @ Niantic Spatial, Inc.
Jan 2025 – Present | Palo Alto, CA
Built and maintained core systems for 8th Wall Studio, an award-winning web-based AR and 3D development platform used by thousands of developers worldwide. Led feature development across the engine and editor, spanning physics, entity systems, real-time rendering, and AI-assisted tooling. Worked across the stack in React, Three.js, C++, and WebAssembly.

### Software Engineer @ Niantic, Inc.
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | United States
Built and maintained core systems for 8th Wall Studio, an award-winning web-based AR and 3D development platform used by thousands of developers worldwide. Led feature development across the engine and editor, spanning physics, entity systems, real-time rendering, and AI-assisted tooling. Worked across the stack in React, Three.js, C++, and WebAssembly.

### Software Engineer @ Rubrik
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | California, United States
Designed and developed a new feature for Rubrik’s security cloud that features authentication for a new type of client.
Led the development and coordinated with multiple teams, mastering technologies like Golang, Scala, and Typescript. Integrated changes to microservices using GRPC and GraphQL, and introduced some new changes in the frontend to support this feature in react typescript ( javascript ).
Wrote comprehensive unit tests and component tests for every commit made and debugged E2E tests.
Gained hands-on experience in agile teamwork and CI/CD pipelines.
Successfully implemented solid full stack foundations for this feature, demonstrating agility and adaptability in a high-pressure environment.

### Teaching Assistant @ Northeastern University
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Teaching Assistant at computer systems class. Covers assembly, architecture, and operating systems
Hosting office hours and explaining students linux, C language, assembly and system fundamentals

### Web Administrator @ B Lab
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Mexico City, Mexico
Technology & User Experience Advisor - Social Service	January 2021 - July 2021
Sistema B (B Corps in the US), Mexico City
Maintained a website operating in Wordpress that served as an educational platform for professionals interested in joining the environmentally and socially conscious movement (Partners: Patagonia, B&J)

### Design Research @ ImChristmas
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
Semester-long project researching market opportunities for the largest Christmas decoration company in Mexico. Conducted UX surveys and product fit tests and presented a final project.

### Ifleet @ Ifleet
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Mexico City, Mexico
UX/UI design and research for an early logistics startup in Mexico City.


## Education
### M.S. of Science in Computer Science
Northeastern University

### Interactive Design
Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México

### Course in 3D
Hard surface modeling course


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alanfgc

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Last updated: 2026-04-13