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 working at the intersection of technology, music, and storytelling.
I currently work as a full-stack developer at Musetto, an AI-driven music education startup based in San Diego, where the work combines creative and technical challenges, including live interaction with music scores and real-time audio interpretation. In parallel, I run Artifonia, an independent research project focused on the use of technology for music learning, with an emphasis on Latin American musical traditions and contexts.
I’ve collaborated since 2008 with the internationally acclaimed experimental music project Meridian Brothers, exploring innovative fusions of traditional and experimental sound.
Tools & Technologies:
Next.js, React, Node.js, Express, AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code).
Experience
FullStack Developer, Musetto
Full-stack developer working on an innovative technology solution for music education
Musician, Meridian Brothers
Performed in 16 European and 8 U.S. tours with the internationally acclaimed band. Click to watch our Tiny Desk concert!
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.
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).
FullStack Developer, Bandwagon.ai
Led the development of API and frontend architecture, ensuring high-quality and scalable solutions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FrontEnd Developer, Zupral
Developed a React-based mock-up for the Boonji Project, transitioning from Figma to React by creating reusable components
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.
Projects
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.
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