Gilberto Arellano
Software Engineer
About
I graduated from Chapman University with a Bachelor's in Software Engineering and now handle the day-to-day operations at 🪟 Gilberto Arellano Windows, our family-owned wood window company. My job involves making sure everything runs smoothly and updating our systems to digital platforms. I've made our workflow more efficient, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology.
Before this, I used to run a 🌮 taqueria, where I learned a lot about managing, delegating, and running a business. It was a great experience that taught me the value of effective communication, teamwork, and leadership. These skills have been helpful in my software engineering journey, allowing me to tackle technical challenges with a practical, business-focused approach.
Feel free to check out the 👨🏽💻 source code or 🎨 figma design for this site. Explore my projects to see how I design, document, develop, and test software solutions.
Projects
Academic Advising Tool
Developed and maintained a comprehensive academic advising tool, deployed on AWS EC2 and Vercel, using TypeScript, React, and Next.js. Implemented unit and integration tests with Jest, and generated code quality reports using SonarQube.
- AWS
- TypeScript
- React
- Next.js
- Jest
- SonarQube
Long Short Term Memory: Speech Emulation
Developed a speech emulation project using LSTM models with TensorFlow and Keras, comparing it to GPT models. Processed and cleaned datasets using Python and NLTK, and visualized data with WordCloud and Matplotlib.
- Python
- TensorFlow
- Keras
- NLTK
- WordCloud
- Matplotlib
Sash Solutions - Window Quote Project
Designed and developed 'Sash Solutions,' a C++ based quote/estimate calculator that reduced quote calculation time by 90%. Organized comprehensive documentation and established CI/CD pipelines.
- C++
- Documentation
- CI/CD
Experience
2012 - PRESENT
Operations and Technology Administrator
Gilberto Arellano Windows, San Francisco
I developed a C++ program that calculates window quotes based on measurements, wood, glass, and window type, reducing the calculation process by over 90%. I also created and maintain a CRM dashboard on Monday.com, managing 20-30 client projects and improving email response times from 1-2 days to about 4 hours.
2016 - 2019
Restaurant Co-Owner
La Capilla, Berkeley
I managed a team of 10-12 employees, overseeing daily operations and ensuring a positive and productive workplace environment. I was responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring staff, focusing on building a cohesive team and maintaining high morale. My leadership approach emphasized clear communication, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service, which contributed to generating $50-$60k in monthly sales.