**Alejandro Garcia** agarciafdz@gmail.com https://elviejo79.github.io | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elviejo79/) | [GitHub](https://github.com/elviejo79) | [Stack-Overflow](https://stackoverflow.com/users/54848/elviejo79) | Technical writer with 10+ years turning complex systems into clear, testable documentation. I believe docs that can't be automatically verified are already out of date — so I build documentation pipelines where tutorials are executable, examples are CI-tested, and writing ships like code. Experienced with AsciiDoc, docs-as-code, and literate programming across blockchain, education, and developer tooling domains. Skills =================================================================== **Technical Writer (Senior Level)**, Markdown, AsciiDoc, Docs-as-code, Literate Programming, Emacs, VS Code, Confluence **Agile Methods / Project Management (Senior)**, Kanban Trainer, Scrum, PSP Personal Software Process, TOC Thinking Processes, Coaching & Mentoring **DevOps (Junior)**, AWS, GitHub Actions, Docker containers, Bash, Nushell **AI / LLM (Junior)**, Agentic coding, Claude code memory **Backend Developer (Senior)**, Eiffel, PHP, Python, Linux, Design Patterns, Bash Scripting, Git, REST API **Database (Mid)**, MySQL, SQL, SQLite, Neo4j, TypeDB **Frontend (Junior)**, TypeScript, htmx References ================================================================== > "Well, I'll cut to the chase. Your writing was brilliant ... It's by far the best copy we've produced." > --JW, Former Marketing Director IOHK > "Alejandro is a proactive self-starter who is deeply passionate about his work in project management and education. He is already in a role that aligns perfectly with his strengths and continuously learns on his own accord." > --LB, Director of Education IOHK Publications ================================================================== + [*Testorial: An executable Tutorial*](https://elviejo79.github.io/2026-02-23-Testorial/)
personal position, 2026-feb
This is my position on how to write documentation, that is always updated since its executable and part of the continuous integration pipeline. + [*Mastering Cardano: Ouroboros Chapter*](https://book.io/book/mastering-cardano/)
Book.io, 2025-sep
Discover the blockchain platform redefining trust, innovation, and global finance. Mastering Cardano shows you how to understand it, use it, and build with it + [*Corparate blog and news*](https://www.iog.io/news?query=alejandro&type=article)
iog.io, 2024-oct
Blog posts about different education initiatives + [*SCRUM Developer: Manual del alumno*](https://leanpub.com/manualscrumdeveloperintegracioncontinua)
Leanpub.com, 2016-oct
How to use technology to facilitate SCRUM practices Projects =================================================================== + [*IOGAcademy Youtube Channel*](https://www.youtube.com/@iogacademy) (2021-jun–2026-jan)
I created a central repository for all of IO Education Videos
Planned, executed and ran the channel
Over 300 uploaded videos
Over 3.75k subscribers
Over 12k hours of watch time + [*Udemy Plutus Course*](https://www.udemy.com/course/plutus-reliable-smart-contracts/?src=sac&kw=plutus) (2019-apr)
At the time it was the only class on this new programming language.
11,257 students
4.1 stars in 658 ratings + [*picoHTTP*](https://github.com/elviejo79/RESTLY) (2025-apr)
Apply Architecture Oriented Programming in a strongly typed OOP language (Eiffel)
Translate state of the art academic research to practical code
This is the 2nd implementation in the world of AOP, the 1st one is by the creator Experience ================================================================== 2024-oct to 2026-jan : *Education Lead (Agile) at Input Output (IOHK)* :
Using my previous experience as a project manager, I took an active role helping the Education team with all its initiatives. : Represented the Education department in all PI Planning meetings and reporting.
: Wrote the Ouroboros chapter of the Mastering Cardano book.
: Co-created the Cardano Days concept, delivered at over 12 universities worldwide.
: Created the Ouroboros card game to teach consensus concepts.
2022-jul to 2024-oct : *Education Project Manager at Input Output (IOHK)* :
Created tutorials for the Cardano developer community. Frequently this required reading source code and academic papers, because these were the first docs for several innovative technologies. : Helped publish the first Plutus book on Amazon and Leanpub.
: Co-led four iterations of a 3-month Plutus Pioneer boot camp.
: Supported a community of over 12,000 Plutus learners and builders.
2018-oct to 2022-jul : *Education Specialist at Input Output (IOHK)* :
Together with the Director of Education, helped launch the department when it was only the two of us. : Helped deliver four editions of the Plutus Pioneer Program, reaching over 10,000 participants.
: Authored tutorials for the Jormungandr Incentivized Testnet.
: Published Udemy courses on the Plutus and Marlowe smart contract languages.
2017-jul to 2018-oct : *Project Manager at Input Output (IOHK)* :
Given my knowledge and certifications in agile development, I helped keep several projects on track. : Led delivery of the Mantis Ethereum Classic full wallet.
: Managed development of the IELE smart contract virtual machine.
: Coordinated an asset redemption platform project for Cardano users.
2013-jun to 2019-may : *Associate Professor at CIMAT*, Zacatecas, México :
Taught courses in: * Software Quality Assurance (agile) * Discrete Math (Haskell) * Distributed Systems (RabbitMQ) * Software Components (APIs, REST) : Taught Software Quality Assurance with a focus on agile practices.
: Taught Discrete Mathematics using Haskell to reinforce functional thinking.
: Taught Distributed Systems with RabbitMQ as a core messaging technology.
: Taught Software Components with an emphasis on APIs and REST.
2010-feb to 2010-aug : *CEO / CTO at Softlogik*, Zacatecas, México :
Founded the company, set its strategic vision, and trained the first employees in Scrum, Kanban, and unit testing. : Founded a software company and defined its strategic vision.
: Introduced Scrum and Kanban practices to the initial team.
: Trained early employees in unit testing and engineering discipline.
2006-nov to 2009-sep : *Software Analyst at OmniTI* :
Software developer mainly in PHP : Developed backed features and services primarily in PHP.
: Collaborated with senior engineers on performance and scalability fixes.
2002-jan to 2006-feb : *CEO / Cofounder at Tecnologias DEXA* :
Five friends and I started this software company in Zacatecas, probably the first software company in the state, although there were some earlier individual attempts. The company grew to 13 employees and later "collapsed." I served as director for a period of two years. : Cofounded one of the first software companies in Zacatecas.
: Grew the company from a small founding team to 13 employees.
: Served as director for two years, overseeing operations and delivery.
2001-jul to 2003-aug : *DBA Servicios Escolares at ITESM Campus Zacatecas* :
Wrote SQL queries, created ad-hoc reports for decision makers, and ensured the quality of the database. : Maintained and optimized the student information database.
: Wrote SQL queries and ad-hoc reports for academic decision makers.
: Improved data quality and reporting reliability for campus stakeholders.
Education =================================================================== Master's in Software Engineering (2012-dec) : *Centro de Investigación en Matemáticas A.C.* Software Engineering, Project Management BS (2000-dec) : *Tecnológico de Monterrey* Systems Engineering :
Score: 96/100 Certifications ================================================================== - [**Leading SAFe**](https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/verify/DZLDNG6LW9R5)
MI-GSO|PCUBED, 2022-nov - [**CSPO - Certified Scrum Product Owner**](https://www.scrumalliance.org/community/profile/agarc9afer)
Scrum Alliance, 2017-apr - [**ESP - Enterprise Services Planning Professional**](https://edu.kanban.university/user/12589/14/qualification-certificate/QWxlamFuZHJvIEdhcmNpYTptc3QwMDE6MTc2OTU2Mjc1Mg==)
Lean Kanban Inc., 2016-jun - [**Machine Learning**](https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/verify/DZLDNG6LW9R5)
Coursera Course Certificates, 2016-mar - [**KMP I and II - Kanban Management Professional**](https://edu.kanban.university/user/12589/8/qualification-certificate/QWxlamFuZHJvIEdhcmNpYTptc3QwMDE6MTc2OTU2Mjc1Mg==)
Kanban.University, 2015-may - [**AKT - Accredited Kanban Trainer**](http://edu.leankanban.com/users/alejandro-garcia)
Lean Kanban Inc., 2015-may - [**CSP - Certified Scrum Professional**](https://www.scrumalliance.org/community/profile/agarc9afer)
Scrum Alliance, 2015-apr - [**CSD - Certified Scrum Developer**](https://www.scrumalliance.org/community/profile/agarc9afer)
Scrum Alliance, 2014-aug - [**CSM - Certified Scrum Master**](https://www.scrumalliance.org/community/profile/agarc9afer)
Scrum Alliance, 2011-sep Service ================================================================== 2014-jan to 2015-jan : *Organizer at Zacatecas FP Nights* :
Once a month, five different entrepreneurs share their failure stories to inspire young people to start their own businesses without fear of failure. : Organized monthly FP Nights events in Zacatecas.
: Curated talks where entrepreneurs shared candid failure stories.
: Promoted a culture of learning from failure among young founders.
2012-sep to 2015-jan : *Mentor at Startup Weekend* :
[Startup Weekend](https://twitter.com/SWZac) :
I've been a mentor for this event on four occasions, teaching young entrepreneurs about the Business Model Canvas, Lean Startup, and fast prototyping. : Mentored Startup Weekend participants on four separate events.
: Coached teams on the Business Model Canvas and Lean Startup.
: Guided rapid prototyping and validation of new business ideas.