Gerard
Albajar

Integrating my expertise in UX/UI with my skills in fullstack development, driven by a strong passion for creating engaging user experiences.

Implementation Engineer

Persona | San Francisco, CA (Remote)
Oct 2025 - Present

Persona helps businesses manage KYC/KYB programs, fight fraud, and build trust by automating any identity-related use case with our flexible identity infrastructure.

Configured and optimized the full suite of client products, including workflows, verifications, signals, data sources, and API integrations, to support complex Know Your Business (KYB) use cases.

Translated scoped customer requirements into robust, production-ready technical implementations aligned with clients’ business goals.

Collaborated closely with the Implementation Program Lead and Product teams to ensure timely, high-quality, and successful deployments.

Contributed to a library of reusable implementation patterns, templates, and documentation to drive consistency and reduce time-to-launch across projects.

Helped improve implementation tooling, automation, and deployment processes to enhance scalability and reliability.

Managed multiple concurrent projects, balancing hands-on technical delivery with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and execution speed.

Supported custom client-driven initiatives, including integration of third-party data sources and development of lightweight custom services, in collaboration with Product and Engineering teams.

Co-Founder & CPO

Edena | Barcelona, ES (On-Site)
Feb 2025 - Present

Edena is a comprehensive school management platform that streamlines administrative tasks and enhances communication between schools and families. The platform enables educational institutions to manage student information, billing, attendance, and communication through a centralized digital system.

Defined product vision and roadmap, translating educational sector insights into actionable features and scalable architecture.

Led cross-functional teams of designers, developers, and product managers to deliver high-quality, on-time releases.

Implemented CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices to ensure reliability and rapid iteration.

Designed backend infrastructure to support user growth and ensure data security, privacy, and compliance.

Integrated third-party services (payments, APIs) to expand platform capabilities and enhance user experience.

Built comprehensive dashboard analytics for administrators to track student performance, attendance patterns, and engagement metrics.

Developed automated notification system for parents and teachers with real-time updates on student activities and academic progress.

Created mobile-responsive interface ensuring seamless access across all devices for teachers, students, and parents.

Implemented role-based access control and multi-tenant architecture to support multiple schools with isolated data environments.

Tracked KPIs, engagement metrics, and system performance to drive continuous product improvement.

Front End Developer

Silt Digital ID | Barcelona, ES (Remote)
Oct 2022 - Oct 2025

Software provider specializing in the development and maintenance of Verified ID Signups and Know Your Customer (KYC) solutions for companies. Additionally, we offer KYB (Know Your Business) services for companies and UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) verification.

Designed and created UI/UX prototypes and full interfaces in Figma, translating concepts into scalable and reusable frontend components.

Collaborated directly with clients to gather requirements, understand pain points, and iterate on designs based on feedback.

Collaborated with backend and security teams to integrate APIs efficiently and securely, while maintaining GDPR and KYC/KYB compliance.

Optimized frontend performance across devices and browsers, reducing load times and improving user interaction.

Conducted usability tests and analyzed UX metrics to reduce onboarding friction and improve conversion rates.

Documented frontend architecture, code standards, and best practices to support team onboarding and code maintainability.

Full Stack Developer & Teacher

ISDI Coders | Barcelona, ES (On-Site)
Dec 2021 - Oct 2022

Bootcamp program offering both in-person and online formats. Participants learn to build complete Full Stack web applications from scratch using modern technologies through hands-on experience and expert instructor guidance.

Developed and delivered full-stack curriculum with hands-on projects, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises.

Mentored students individually, providing actionable feedback on coding practices, architecture, and UX design.

Organized workshops, guest talks, and technical sessions to enrich student learning and market readiness.

Created comprehensive learning management system with progress tracking, assignment submission, and automated grading features.

Designed interactive coding challenges and mini-projects covering React, Node.js, databases, and deployment strategies.

Implemented pair programming sessions and code review processes to enhance collaborative learning and code quality.

Built career development program including resume workshops, mock interviews, and job placement assistance.

Developed assessment tools and certification system to validate student competencies and industry readiness.

Monitored student progress and outcomes, adjusting curriculum to meet industry needs and maximize employability.

Stayed up-to-date with emerging technologies and integrated relevant tools into the program.