Alex Lende

Principal Software Engineer

Building Modern Web Experiences

I'm a principal software engineer with over 10 years of experience building sophisticated web applications, interactive 3D experiences, and scalable technical solutions. I've contributed to open source projects reaching millions of users and led development teams at major tech companies.

Open Source Contributor

Contributing to major open source projects like WordPress Gutenberg, with features used by millions of developers worldwide.

Full-Stack Development

Expert in modern web technologies from React and TypeScript frontends to Node.js backends and cloud infrastructure.

3D & WebGL

Specialized in creating immersive 3D experiences and data visualizations using Three.js, WebGL, and custom shaders.

Technical Expertise

Core technologies and specializations I work with

Modern Web Development

Extensive experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and full-stack development. I build responsive, accessible web applications with clean architectures that scale from prototype to production.

React TypeScript Node.js PostgreSQL

3D Graphics & Visualization

Specialized in creating interactive 3D experiences and data visualizations for the web. From enterprise dashboards to immersive AR/VR prototypes, I bring complex data and ideas to life through compelling visual experiences.

Three.js WebGL GLSL AR/VR

Open Source & Community

Active contributor to major open source projects, particularly WordPress Gutenberg. I believe in building tools that empower developers and sharing knowledge through code, documentation, and community engagement.

WordPress Open Source Mentoring Code Review

Portfolio Highlights

Key projects that showcase technical excellence and innovation

WordPress Gutenberg

WordPress Block Editor

Led development of innovative media editing features for WordPress Gutenberg at Automattic, including advanced image tools and SVG filters affecting millions of users worldwide.

Open Source Impact
Artistic Data Visualization

Cerner Innovations Media Wall

Created abstract data visualizations at Cerner's Innovations campus, connecting 28 unique data stories across 11 live data sources to inspire and inform.

Enterprise Scale
AR/VR Innovation

Immersive Healthcare

Premiered Cerner's first virtual reality health care demo at the 2018 Cerner Health Conference, exploring cutting-edge applications of immersive technology in clinical settings.

Industry First
3D Customization

Dental Brace Configurator

Developed an interactive 3D mobile app, enabling real-time customization of dental braces with instant visual feedback for the perfect smile.

3D Innovation

Professional Experience

Building impactful solutions across different scales and industries

Open Source Impact

Contributing to WordPress Gutenberg at Automattic, where my work on media editing features and SVG filters reaches millions of users worldwide. I focus on creating tools that empower creators and developers globally.

Enterprise Innovation

Led cutting-edge projects at Cerner, including data visualization installations and pioneering AR/VR healthcare applications. Experienced in building solutions that operate at massive scale with strict reliability requirements.

Let's Connect

Interested in collaborating, discussing technology, or exploring opportunities? I'd love to hear from you.

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Alex Lende

Principal Software Engineer & Technical Consultant

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