Ale Thomas

Alejandra Thomas is a seasoned software engineer and developer advocate with over six years of professional experience spanning programming, continuous improvement, and market analysis. Currently serving as DX Lead at MUI, she brings a unique blend of technical expertise and community engagement to her work in the React.js ecosystem.

Thomas's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey and international experience as a foreign exchange student in Computer Science at Fudan University in Shanghai, China. This diverse academic foundation has shaped her holistic approach to software development and systems thinking.

Her professional journey includes significant roles at prominent tech companies, including Developer Advocate at Testkube, where she contributed to building a Kubernetes-native testing framework, and Java Software Engineer at Solera, Inc., developing risk-management software for major automotive brands including Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, and Ford.

Beyond her corporate experience, Thomas demonstrates a strong commitment to social impact through her ongoing work with Mixed Change, where she designs and codes websites for non-profit organizations. This passion for open source software and community service extends to her previous role as Product Engineer at the United States-Mexico Foundation for Science, where she architected software solutions for small businesses through government innovation funding.

Thomas is multilingual, with native proficiency in English and Spanish, and full professional proficiency in French. Her technical expertise spans Java, Python, Go, Kubernetes, React.js, and web development technologies. She maintains an active presence in the tech community with over 5,600 LinkedIn followers, regularly sharing insights on software development, open source contributions, and developer advocacy.