# Alex Garuba

> 🌟 Senior Software Engineer at Morgan Stanley | $400k+ eComm Seller | Former Professional Athlete 🌟

Location: Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/alexgaruba

I specialize in transforming user interfaces and building SaaS solutions. My career spans various roles, from leading frontend teams and reducing code complexity to pioneering in machine learning to scale e-commerce brands. With a unique background as a professional athlete and social worker, I bring a blend of discipline, innovation, and empathy to the tech world. My technical expertise includes Svelte, React, React Native, and Node combined with a suite of modern tooling. I’m passionate about leveraging technology to create impactful solutions and am always open to connecting with like-minded professionals and exploring new opportunities.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer, Frontend @ Morgan Stanley
Jan 2023 – Present | Atlanta, Georgia, United States
-Decommission legacy AJS from core web content codebase
-Oversee Angular content integration across web and iOS/Android apps
-Implement platform agnostic architecture during E*Trade tech overhaul
-Enforce standards for external feature teams into core web content codebase

### Senior Software Engineer, Frontend @ GoodrCo.
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States
-Fully rebuilt Angular admin portal into a cross-platform React Native Web app
-Reduced 290,000 to 125,000 lines of code
-Maintain multiple cross-platform apps across Play Store, App Store, and responsive web
-Led frontend team (onshore/offshore) through agile design, planning, and development cycles
-Onboarded new developers onto multiple repos, walkthrough code standards, and outline expectations for submitted work

### Partner, Machine Learning Engineer @ Axelle Investments Group LLC
Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Atlanta Metropolitan Area
-Investment technology startup focused on development and optimization of automated trading systems.
-50% owner and sole developer.
-All systems developed and kept in-house.
-Built additional revenue streams through licensing.

Markets: FX, Crypto, US stock options
Highest account yield 2021: 338% (FX)

### Full Stack Engineer, Javascript @ Intentionally Designed Solutions
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Stack: Svelte, Node, Express, MongoDB, Firebase and Firestore, DigitalOcean

-Managed remote scrum team and maintain fast-paced SDLC.
-Drove innovation through rapid prototyping and iterative development.
-Created web applications following best practices of accessibility, internationalization, and automation.

The Garden Platform
"The Garden is a safe space to share, recognize and grow talent. Gardeners (Community members) can put their gifts on display, collaborate, and encourage others to reach higher. It´s where you can be admired and recognized for who you truly are. "

### Junior Software Engineer, React Native @ infaRed Inc.
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States
-Built out Django-SQL ORM to serve REST APIs towards a React Native mobile app
-Successfully launched to the App Store in October 2021

infaRed
'With infaRed, you'll get real-time insights into how to plan your night. Information you care about such as rating, distance, cover charge, drink pricing, music types, and attire are all at your fingertips with infaRed.'

### Professional Athlete @ Atlanta United FC
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States

### Professional Athlete @ Oakland Roots Sports Club
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Social Worker @ Street Soccer USA
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Oakland, California, United States
-Assisted as both a coach and mentor to youth in Oakland through the Covid crisis.
-Set up group training sessions.
-Talked with students through any problems they had away from school.

### Engineering Assistant @ Cisco
Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Lawrenceville, Georgia
-Studied software for computer modeling system, Autodesk Inventor (CAD)
-Worked with interns to design optimal wireless router, CAD plan 3D printed into prototype

### Engineering Assistant @ EndoChoice
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Alpharetta, Georgia
-Used Autodesk Inventor to model various parts of endoscopy devices, CAD experience
-Rigorous testing of prototype valves to develop optimal designs


## Education
### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
Centre College
Jan 2015 – Jan 2020

### The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST)
Jan 2011 – Jan 2014


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

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Last updated: 2026-03-22