Gerard
Albajar

With experience collaborating with clients and leading product development, I integrate strategic vision with technical execution to deliver innovative solutions that make an impact.

Implementation Engineer & Product

Persona | San Francisco, CA (Remote)
Oct 2025 - Present

Persona helps businesses manage KYC/KYB programs, fight fraud, and build trust by automating any identity-related use case with our flexible identity infrastructure.

Led end-to-end identity program delivery—from Digital IDs, verification workflows, and signals to API integrations—for complex KYC/KYB use cases.

Served as technical lead on client engagements: discovered requirements, aligned stakeholders, and drove implementations from scoping through production launch.

Designed and programmed Digital ID and verification flows, translating business, compliance, and fraud requirements into production-ready identity infrastructure.

Owned workflow architecture across the platform—configuring verifications, data sources, and orchestration logic to balance security, UX, and regulatory compliance.

Partnered with Product to prioritize roadmap initiatives, surface customer insights from the field, and shape platform capabilities based on real implementation learnings.

Built reusable patterns, internal tooling, and documentation that scaled delivery across the team and reduced time-to-launch on new programs.

Managed multiple concurrent enterprise deployments, balancing hands-on technical delivery with quality, consistency, and execution speed.

Communicated directly with client technical and business teams—presenting solutions, managing expectations, and iterating based on feedback through go-live.

Co-Founder

Edena | Barcelona, ES (On-Site)
Feb 2025 - Present

Edena is the school management platform that eliminates paperwork, automates billing, and keeps families engaged, so your team can focus on what actually matters: education.

Defined company vision, product roadmap, and go-to-market strategy, translating educational sector insights into a scalable platform and growth plan.

Led cross-functional teams and recruited key talent across product, engineering, and operations to deliver high-quality, on-time releases.

Built financial models, pricing tiers, and runway forecasts to align revenue growth with school affordability and operational sustainability.

Automated tuition billing, payment reconciliation, and financial reporting—eliminating manual paperwork and reducing administrative overhead for schools.

Implemented CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices to ensure reliability and rapid iteration.

Designed backend infrastructure to support user growth and ensure data security, privacy, and compliance.

Negotiated partnerships with schools, payment providers, and third-party APIs to expand platform capabilities and strengthen market positioning.

Built comprehensive dashboard analytics for administrators to track student performance, attendance patterns, and engagement metrics.

Developed automated notification system for parents and teachers with real-time updates on student activities and academic progress.

Built a native mobile app with React Native, delivering a seamless experience for teachers, students, and parents across iOS and Android.

Developed workflow and AI agent orchestration within the platform to automate school processes—from enrollment to billing—without leaving Edena.

Implemented role-based access control and multi-tenant architecture to support multiple schools with isolated data environments.

Tracked KPIs, unit economics, engagement metrics, and system performance to drive strategic decisions and continuous product improvement.

Front End Developer

Silt | Barcelona, ES (Remote)
Oct 2022 - Oct 2025

Software provider specializing in the development and maintenance of Verified ID Signups and Know Your Customer (KYC) solutions for companies. Additionally, we offer KYB (Know Your Business) services for companies and UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) verification.

Built and maintained production applications with Vue.js and Nuxt, delivering KYC/KYB verification flows, onboarding experiences, and client-facing dashboards.

Developed reusable Vue components and composables, translating Figma prototypes into scalable frontend architecture and a consistent design system.

Integrated REST APIs and third-party identity services with backend and security teams, maintaining GDPR and KYC/KYB compliance across the stack.

Optimized Nuxt applications for performance—code splitting, lazy loading, and SSR tuning—to reduce load times and improve responsiveness across devices and browsers.

Contributed to product and UX/UI decisions: prototyped flows in Figma, ran usability tests, and iterated on designs to reduce onboarding friction and improve conversion rates.

Collaborated directly with clients to gather requirements, validate pain points, and align frontend delivery with business and user needs.

Documented frontend architecture, Vue/Nuxt conventions, and best practices to support team onboarding and code maintainability.

Full Stack Developer

ISDI Coders | Barcelona, ES (On-Site)
Dec 2021 - Oct 2022

Bootcamp program offering both in-person and online formats. Participants learn to build complete Full Stack web applications from scratch using modern technologies through hands-on experience and expert instructor guidance.

Developed and delivered full-stack curriculum with hands-on projects, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises.

Mentored students individually, providing actionable feedback on coding practices, architecture, and UX design.

Organized workshops, guest talks, and technical sessions to enrich student learning and market readiness.

Created comprehensive learning management system with progress tracking, assignment submission, and automated grading features.

Designed interactive coding challenges and mini-projects covering React, Node.js, databases, and deployment strategies.

Implemented pair programming sessions and code review processes to enhance collaborative learning and code quality.

Built career development program including resume workshops, mock interviews, and job placement assistance.

Developed assessment tools and certification system to validate student competencies and industry readiness.

Monitored student progress and outcomes, adjusting curriculum to meet industry needs and maximize employability.

Stayed up-to-date with emerging technologies and integrated relevant tools into the program.