Emigdio Torres
Software Engineer
Profile
Experienced Software Engineer with over 10 years in the tech industry, specializing in JavaScript. Skilled in building scalable, performant web applications with over 6 years of hands-on experience using React.js and Node.js. Strong background in frontend, UI/UX decision-making, and modern development practices.
Education
Telematics Engineer
Engineer's Degree
University of Colima
2010 - 2014
Skills
HTML, CSS, Git, Docker, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, React Native, Tailwind, Next.js, and Node.js
Hobbies & Interests
Drums, Music, Games, Tech, and Travel.
Experience
2021 - Present · Wizeline
Senior Software Engineer
Full-stack engineer contributing to the development and support of B2B and B2C identity products for Dow Jones.
- Currently leading the frontend team, responsible for driving UI/UX decisions, conducting code reviews, writing technical documentation, and mentoring teammates to ensure code quality and consistency.
- Refactored two legacy jQuery projects to modern stacks (React, TypeScript, Tailwind), significantly improving performance and accessibility (a11y).
- Built an internal application from scratch to manage business data, using Next.js and Tailwind.
- Actively migrating the backend from Express.js to TypeScript with Nest.js, while improving unit test coverage using Jest.
2019 - 2021 · HCL Technologies
Software Engineer
Frontend engineer for an internal web-based content management tool.
- Initially worked with Dojo Toolkit to develop a drag-and-drop email template builder.
- Later led the migration of the entire application to React, Redux, and Material UI (MUI), significantly boosting performance and accessibility.
2017 - 2019 · Advanced Methods Co. (Amco)
Software Engineer
Frontend-focused engineer supporting a payments portal and inventory system, with occasional backend work using Ruby on Rails.
- Developed features for an invoicing and payment platform (cash/card), using jQuery and Sass.
- Refactored legacy code and redesigned UI elements to improve UX and system maintainability using Haml and Sass.
2014 - 2017 · TATA Consultancy Services
Software Engineer
Frontend engineer supporting internal tools for Morgan Stanley.
- Part of the Credit Risk team, responsible for developing and maintaining tools related to user data validation, money management, and loan processing.
- Used Ext JS to implement new features and resolve bugs.