Hi, I'm
Albert Sabaté Martínez
Senior Software Engineer
Building scalable solutions with modern web technologies
About Me
I'm Albert, a Senior Software Engineer with over ten years of international experience, including a proven track record in Singapore's fast-paced tech environment. Starting my career in 2011, I've mastered JavaScript and TypeScript, delivering high-impact solutions across both backend and frontend development. My expertise extends to DevOps, project management, and leadership, where I've consistently led teams to success, collaborating with top-tier talent worldwide. I excel at adapting to diverse project needs, building innovative solutions, and driving excellence, while mentoring teams to elevate their capabilities.
Featured Projects
Showcasing innovative solutions that have impacted millions of users worldwide
Luce is a cutting-edge dental jewelry e-commerce platform that revolutionizes how people discover and purchase dental gems, stars, and grillz. I architected and developed the entire platform as a modern monorepo, featuring separate applications for consumers and studio partners. The platform includes real-time order tracking, digital signature integration for legal compliance, multi-language support, and a sophisticated studio management dashboard. Built with a serverless architecture on Cloudflare Workers, the platform handles everything from product browsing and customization to secure payments via Stripe and jewelry registry management. This project showcases my ability to build complete, production-ready e-commerce solutions with complex business logic, regulatory compliance, and beautiful user experiences.
Viatsy is an innovative online travel agency where I'm leading the development of a comprehensive backend system with the vision of transforming it into a SaaS product for other travel agencies. Currently operating as a B2C travel platform, I'm architecting the entire backend infrastructure to support both current operations and future B2B scalability. The platform includes sophisticated tools for itinerary creation, client management, provider integrations, automated invoicing, and multi-channel communication via WhatsApp and email. My role involves building a robust, scalable architecture that can handle the complexities of travel operations while preparing the codebase for white-label deployment. This project demonstrates my ability to balance immediate business needs with long-term technical vision, creating software that serves current customers while building toward a larger SaaS opportunity.
Brisa is a cutting-edge server-side rendering (SSR) web framework launched in Q3 2024, designed to seamlessly integrate SSR with web components and signals. I have been collaborating with the main author, @aralroca, since version 0.0.2, contributing extensively to its development. As a top contributor, I played a pivotal role in refining the framework and was the first to successfully integrate it into live applications.
Setoros was a decentralized crypto sportsbook allowing users to place bets on their favorite teams using their personal wallets, from anywhere in the world. I contributed to the development of the frontend and played a key role in integrating the crypto wallet, enabling seamless user transactions within the platform.
The Binance Ride-Hailing app integrates seamlessly with the Binance ecosystem using mini-program technology and WebView. Built with ReactJS, the app supports over a million users and processes real-time data to ensure a smooth experience. I led a team of seven developers to deliver this high-performance solution.
Grab Intercity is a feature within the Grab SuperApp that enables users to purchase bus and ferry tickets across more than 15,000 routes. I led the project from its inception through to the successful launch in 2022, overseeing a team of 11 engineers over the course of one year.
The Alipay Ride-Hailing app is integrated into the Alipay ecosystem using mini-program technology, built with ReactJS and RxJS and delivered through a WebView. Initially joining the project as a Senior Software Engineer, I took on a leadership role in 2022.
Dashboard Editor for Machine Learning SaaS
The Dashboard Editor is a frontend tool for a big data software platform that allows users to generate and manage customizable dashboards for machine learning insights. I worked exclusively on the frontend, using React and Redux to create the UI panel and integrations.
Each project demonstrates my expertise in building scalable, high-performance applications
Experience
Freelance Sr. Software Engineer
In my role as a Sr. Software Engineer, I provided expert consultancy to a wide range of clients, identifying and resolving technical bottlenecks to optimize their systems. I contributed to projects that supported millions of users, delivering high-performing, reliable solutions while offering strategic guidance on technology and infrastructure. I also mentored clients, enhancing their development capabilities and strengthening project outcomes.
- •Led project teams, offering mentorship and training that boosted client satisfaction and improved overall project success
- •Developed and maintained software with high availability and reliability, ensuring smooth experiences for millions of users
- •Strategy & Management consultancy
- •Technical architecture design
Engineering Manager
As Engineering Manager, I led cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions for Splyt, a leading global mobility network. Our technology integrated ride-hailing, airport transfers, bike-sharing, and scooters into partners' travel platforms, wallets, and superapps, enabling global access for users.
- •Directed and helped engineering teams to build and maintain resilient systems
- •Coordinated closely with product, QA, and operations teams to streamline workflows
- •Implemented best practices for cloud infrastructure, security, and scalability, using tools like Kubernetes and Terraform
Sr. Software Engineer
As a Senior Software Engineer, I contributed to Splyt's mission of transforming the e-hailing industry through its innovative roaming API, which enables seamless, borderless travel for users across 380 cities globally.
- •Developed and optimized backend services to support Splyt's international roaming network
- •Established and enforced code standards, promoting maintainable and scalable solutions
- •Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on technical requirements
Senior Software Engineer
As a Senior Software Engineer in the R&D department, I contributed to the development of an advanced framework for managing IoT devices, supporting hundreds of real-time connections.
- •Contributed to defining microservices architecture, enabling efficient deployment across 70+ microservices in Kubernetes
- •Developed backend and frontend features in Node.js and React, enhancing IoT device functionality
- •Secured and optimized infrastructure, with monitoring using Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, and EFK
- •Employed TDD to maintain high code quality, implemented CI/CD with GoCD
Chief Technology Officer
As CTO of Klaud9, Asia's first platform dedicated to Asian stock photography, I led the company's entire technology strategy, from architecture and development to deployment and quality assurance.
- •Analyzed, designed, and developed the core architecture of the Klaud9 platform
- •Oversaw infrastructure, backend, and frontend development
- •Directed IT team activities, fostering a collaborative environment
FullStack Developer
As FullStack Developer, I played a key role in Bigfinite's platform for real-time data acquisition in the biotech and pharma sectors, integrating regulatory-compliant layers on big data and AI solutions.
- •Led the migration from legacy code to ReactJS, improving codebase efficiency
- •Designed and implemented the Solutions module, establishing it as the core frontend component
- •Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance
FullStack Developer
As a Full Stack Developer, I contributed to the design and development of SmartCommerce's eShop platform, enhancing both frontend and backend capabilities.
- •Designed and developed key features of the eShop platform using AngularJS and Angular 2
- •Led the migration of frontend code from AngularJS to Angular 2
- •Maintained and optimized the backend API developed in PhalconPHP
Lead Developer
As Lead Developer at Social & Loyal, a SaaS-based omnichannel loyalty platform with thousands of users, I was responsible for the end-to-end development of the platform.
- •Led the analysis, design, and development of the Social & Loyal platform
- •Managed the full stack, from infrastructure to frontend and backend
- •Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver a product that attracted millions of users
FullStack Developer
As a Full Stack Developer, I designed and developed custom client platforms, ensuring high-quality code and seamless functionality.
- •Designed and developed client platforms tailored to specific business needs
- •Monitored, maintained, and optimized Apache HTTP Server environments
- •Provided technical consulting to improve platform architecture
Skills & Technologies
Primary Skills
Technical Skills
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
Illinois, USA
Engineer in Telecommunications and IT Services
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
Barcelona, Spain
Certifications
Business Analytics Specialization
Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Issued: Dec 2022
CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator
The Linux Foundation
Issued: Jul 2019 • Expires: Jul 2022
What People Say
"Albert is a great developer. He is very detailed oriented and can deliver technical requirements to completion. He is inquisitive and delivers high-quality work."
— Matthew Aldrin Torres
Engineering Manager
"Albert is an experienced developer with great coding skills who stays in the forefront of emerging technologies. He has a collaborative spirit that makes working with him a pleasure."
— Liher Del Rio
Senior Software Engineer
Let's Connect
I'm always interested in new opportunities and collaborations
albert@sabatemartinez.com
Location
Barcelona, Spain