Alexis Barra

Responsibilities

• Architected and developed the core technology stack from scratch, utilizing Unity3D and Node.js/MySQL for backend services.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with Product Managers, QA, Art, and Support teams to resolve technical bottlenecks and implement the studio’s live operations pipeline.
• Mentored junior developers and designers, establishing best practices for Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and driving overall team performance.
• Engineered key features for Dragon Up and RuPaul’s Drag Race Superstar (Unity3D), leading to successful global releases on Android and iOS.

Achievements

• Founding Technical Member: Successfully scaled a brand-new studio and delivered two titles in two years, reaching over 1 million downloads and 60K Monthly Active Users (MAU).

Responsibilities

• Developed high-scale backend services and internal front-end tooling using Node.js for the globally recognized title Marvel Contest of Champions.
• Oversaw a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and QA specialists to architect a custom Automated Testing Framework optimized for Unity3D games.
• Designed and implemented a full-stack automation infrastructure utilizing Node.js, MongoDB, and AWS, creating a seamless bridge between C# game clients and backend services.

Achievements

• Leadership Recognition: Promoted to Lead Engineer based on a proven track record of technical excellence, team management, and strategic decision-making.
• Operational Efficiency: Reduced QA cycle times and operational costs by 85%, streamlining the testing phase from 40 hours down to 6 hours through the successful implementation of the Automated Testing Framework.

Responsibilities

• Led a team of three engineers in the architecture and implementation of Ignite, a cloud-based engine designed to power dynamic live events for mobile titles.
• Architected and developed the backend infrastructure using Ruby on Rails, MongoDB, and AWS to support real-time Ignite services.
• Engineered cross-platform native SDKs (Java for Android, Objective-C for iOS) and a Unity C# package to facilitate the global release of the Fuel SDK.

Achievements

• Scalability Success: Directed the backend development and scaling efforts to successfully support over 900K Monthly Active Users (MAU).

Responsibilities

• Led a team of 5+ engineers, managing stakeholder communication, daily coordination, and task allocation within an Agile environment.
• Designed and developed core gameplay systems (Unity3D/C#) and backend architecture (Node.js/MySQL) for G.I. Joe: Battleground and Super Battle Tactics.
• Acted as a technical bridge between engineering teams and executive stakeholders to ensure project goals aligned with business objectives and player needs.

Achievements

• Operational Excellence: Successfully managed live operations for high-traffic titles supporting over 500K Monthly Active Users (MAU).
• Studio Benchmark: Developed management, monetization, and live-op frameworks that were highlighted as studio standards and adopted as the blueprint for all subsequent game projects.
• Leadership Development: Mentored two engineers, successfully preparing them for their transition into Team Lead roles within the company.

Responsibilities

• Led a team of 5+ engineers, managing stakeholder communication, daily coordination, and Agile task allocation to ensure consistent delivery.
• Architected and executed the technical porting of original mobile titles from native Android and iOS environments to JavaScript, significantly expanding cross-platform reach.
• Oversaw the technical roadmap for the engineering team, balancing new feature development with system stability and performance.

Achievements

• High-Impact Promotion: Promoted to Lead Engineer in recognition of exceptional technical mastery, team management, and leadership skills.
• Strategic Global Transfer: Selected for relocation to DeNA Studios Canada as a direct result of key technical contributions and leadership impact within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Led the end-to-end analysis, design, and implementation of a broad range of software solutions for high-profile clients in the retail, government, and private sectors.
• Architected full-stack web applications utilizing a diverse technology suite including Java (JSF/Glassfish), PHP, and ASP.NET MVC.
• Managed complex technical requirements across multiple industries, ensuring that software architectures met the specific security and scalability needs of government and corporate entities.

Achievements

• Digital Transformation: Architected and launched the primary web portal for turbus.cl, Chile’s largest transportation company, modernizing their digital presence and booking infrastructure.
• Multi-Sector Impact: Successfully delivered high-impact software projects for major national organizations, proving the ability to lead technical teams through varied and complex business environments.

Responsibilities

• Led the architectural design and implementation of mission-critical ASP.NET web services to facilitate the regional expansion of LarrainVial, a leading Latin American financial institution.
• Directed the end-to-end technical lifecycle for BCI’s Fixed Income Desk, integrating high-frequency trading tools with enterprise J2EE and WebLogic infrastructure.
• Oversaw cross-team technical delivery, ensuring that complex financial integrations met strict performance, security, and regulatory requirements.

Achievements

• Leadership Recognition: Earned a promotion to Lead Engineer based on a proven track record of team management and technical excellence within the finance sector.
• Regional Scaling: Successfully architected the digital infrastructure that enabled a major financial institution's regional growth across Latin America.
• Critical Systems Integration: Modernized high-stakes financial operations for one of Chile's primary banks (BCI), successfully bridging the Fixed Income Desk with core internal systems to improve data flow and operational speed.

Responsibilities

• Architected and delivered bespoke software solutions as a Senior Consultant for high-profile government, retail, and industrial organizations.
• Led the full-stack development of enterprise-level systems, including E-commerce platforms, custom ERPs, and secure healthcare intranets.
• Managed complex system integrations, bridging modern web front-ends (ASP.NET, PHP) with legacy internal databases, C++ interfaces, and payroll APIs.
• Directed technical requirements gathering to ensure software solutions optimized operational efficiency in high-stakes environments like mining and public health.

Achievements

• E-Commerce Launch: Successfully designed and launched the digital storefront for Sparta.cl, Chile’s sports retail leader, integrating real-time stock and inventory systems.
• Industrial Optimization: Engineered a custom ERP for Codelco (IM2), the world’s largest copper producer, specifically designed to optimize large-scale mining operations.
• Healthcare Infrastructure: Developed and deployed secure, integrated intranets and payroll systems for Dávila and Santa María Clinics, two of Chile’s most prominent medical institutions.
• Public Health Impact: Modernized the national medical sampling infrastructure by architecting the primary receiving and processing system for the Institute of Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Led a team of 5 engineers, providing architectural oversight and technical direction across a diverse portfolio of web portals, intranets, and extranets.
• Acted as the primary technical point of contact for high-profile stakeholders in the retail, finance, and government sectors, translating business requirements into scalable software designs.
• Managed the full software development lifecycle for multi-tenant applications, ensuring code quality and security across various technologies including PHP, ASP, and ColdFusion.
• Coordinated cross-team delivery for enterprise integrations, bridging legacy systems with modern commerce platforms.

Achievements

• Leadership Recognition: Promoted to Team Leader as a result of demonstrated excellence in team management and the ability to oversee complex technical workstreams.
• Enterprise E-Commerce Integration: Successfully architected the integration of 10 independent e-commerce sites into the Paris.cl (IBM WebSphere) ecosystem, creating a unified checkout and payment experience for millions of users.
• Secure Systems Architecture: Co-designed and engineered a high-integrity digital voting system for the Chilean Engineering Council and Lawyers Council, modernizing their administrative election processes.
• Full-Stack Versatility: Successfully delivered robust solutions across a wide array of legacy and modern stacks, including PHP, ASP, MySQL, SQL Server, and ColdFusion.