Alejandro Forero

FullStack Developer and musician

Passionate about interactive digital experiences, blending technology, music, and electronic arts.

About

I’m a software developer and musician passionate about creating digital experiences that blend technology, music, and storytelling. My work sits at the intersection of sound, interactivity, and web technologies, where I build dynamic applications, craft immersive digital narratives, and develop tools that empower artists and creators.

 

Currently, I work full-time as a full-stack developer. In 2025, I joined Musetto, a music education company based in San Diego, where we use AI to provide real-time feedback on musical performances. The project combines creative and technical challenges, involving live interaction with music scores and audio interpretation.

 

I actively keep my skills up to date, incorporating modern development practices and AI-assisted workflows into my daily work, including tools such as Claude Code to enhance productivity, code quality, and problem-solving. I have hands-on experience building full-stack applications with Next.js and React, and I’m comfortable adapting to different architectures and collaborative team environments. I’m also well prepared to work with backend technologies such as Node.js and Express, whether in monolithic applications or microservices-based systems.

 

As a musician, I’ve collaborated since 2008 with the internationally acclaimed Meridian Brothers, exploring innovative fusions of traditional and experimental sound.

 

Whether coding, composing, or collaborating, I aim to stay creative and build software that makes a meaningful impact.

Experience

March 2025 - Present

FullStack Developer, Musetto

Full-stack developer working on an innovative technology solution for music education

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February 2008 - Present

Musician, Meridian Brothers

Performed in 16 European and 8 U.S. tours with the internationally acclaimed band. Click to watch our Tiny Desk concert!

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November 2025 - November 2025

Proof-of-Human Verification System for NEWM

I developed a proof-of-human verification system for NEWM's Catalyst Fund proposal. The application integrates Cardano wallet connectivity (Lace, Nami, Eternl) using Mesh.js, implements a sliding puzzle CAPTCHA for human verification, and includes a complete modal-based user flow. The system features dynamic puzzle generation using Sharp for image processing, token-based verification with server-side validation, and responsive UI design. Deployed on Vercel with custom domain configuration, ready for testing with 100+ users in the Catalyst community.

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April 2025 - June 2025

FullStack Developer at Cocinas Itinerantes

I developed a custom web app for a kitchen products company to manage their sales process. It includes product and category management, a full sales system with a shopping cart, and a dashboard with sales stats. The backend is ready for user accounts, to be enabled in a future update. A live demo is available via the link provided (using music products for demonstration purposes).

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April 2024 - May 2025

FullStack Developer, Bandwagon.ai

Led the development of API and frontend architecture, ensuring high-quality and scalable solutions.

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May 2023 - August 2024

FullStack Developer, Nova Et Vetera

Developed and deployed an API prototype using React, Django, SQLite, Docker, and DigitalOcean, securing $40K in funding to preserve and share Colombia’s rural soundscapes.

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October 2023 - May 2024

FrontEnd Developer, ICANH

Applied creative problem-solving to design and develop a React-based website for the Vidas Campesinas project, showcasing the lives of rural farmers across three Colombian departments. Delivered an engaging user experience that attracted 4,200+ visitors by mid-2023.

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February 2023 - July 2023

FrontEnd Developer, Mi Historia Foundation

Designed and developed an interactive website and educational games for Dabeiba: Un Viaje en el Tiempo, delivering engaging content tailored to indigenous youth. Enhanced user experience through immersive storytelling and interactive elements.

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July 2022 - September 2022

FrontEnd Developer, Asociación Ambiente y Sociedad

Designed and developed a scroll-driven interactive story to explore the impact of oil exploitation in the Amazon, blending compelling storytelling with technical innovation to create an immersive user experience.

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February 2021 - June 2021

FrontEnd Developer, Mi Historia Foundation

Designed and developed a dynamic website featuring animations and data visualizations to highlight forced recruitment and child involvement in Colombia’s decades-long conflict. Delivered an engaging platform to raise awareness and educate users on critical social issues.

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February 2021 - July 2021

FrontEnd Developer, Zupral

Developed a React-based mock-up for the Boonji Project, transitioning from Figma to React by creating reusable components

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March 2020 - December 2020

FrontEnd Developer, MIDBO

Developed a website showcasing experimental documentaries for the MIDBO exhibition, attracting 6,000 visitors over two months. Explored 3D capabilities in the browser with Javascript and CSS, solving complex development challenges to deliver a unique user experience.

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Projects

FullStack Projects and APIs

FullStack Projects and APIs

A collection of personal projects, certificate-based builds, and experiments with different FullStack setups. I’m constantly learning and exploring new tools and technologies to stay up to date with modern web development.

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NetArt

NetArt

Exploring the realm of sound experimentation and the generation of images through code has played a pivotal role in my evolution as a programmer. Click to visit a compilation of the various experiments I've undertaken in this domain over the past few years along with the projects I've collaborated on with my students at the University

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