Alex Nair

I'm a software engineer based in El Paso, TX, with a passion for nature, climate, and building tech that makes a difference. I love blending creativity with code to design thoughtful digital experiences.

When I'm not coding, I'm usually backpacking a trail, watching Survivor, or creating indie games.

Experience

Software Engineer @ Dell

July 2023 – Present • Hybrid/Remote

At Dell, I played a key role in modernizing our $60 billion e-commerce platform by spearheading the migration of legacy web routes to modern frameworks like Angular and .NET which improved both performance and maintainability. I developed and integrated a seamless quote-sharing feature that streamlined transitions between sales teams and customer-facing portals. In addition, I actively participated in internal AI hackathons, where I helped prototype intelligent features aimed at enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency. To support faster development cycles, I also automated end-to-end testing workflows, significantly reducing regression bugs and accelerating release timelines.

Software Engineering Intern @ Red Hat

Summer 2022 • Remote

I developed a full-featured demo application with over 2,000 lines of code to showcase Red Hat’s Operator-based database access on OpenShift. As part of this effort, I prototyped the integration of CyberArk, with Red Hat’s Operator framework using Golang , enhancing network security for Kubernetes secrets and demonstrating a secure, scalable approach to secret management in cloud-native environments.

Software Engineering Intern @ BOC Bank

Summer 2021 • Amarillo, TX

I developed a Python, application that enabled over 700 customers per week to upload check images through the bank’s React-based, mobile application. The system integrated a scanner to process each check and securely deposit the data into a Microsoft Azure, database, streamlining the mobile deposit workflow and enhancing the customer experience.

Coding Sensei @ Code Ninjas

March 2022 - May 2023 • College Station

I taught over 20 students a range of technical skills, including Javascript, Lua,and C# in Unity, providing hands-on instruction and mentorship to help them build interactive applications and games while strengthening their foundational programming knowledge.

Computer Science Student @ Texas A&M

August 2019 - May 2023 • College Station

I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a minor in Cybersecurity, concentrating on C++, Linux, and Full Stack development. During my time in university, I was actively involved in extracurriculars, participating in the cybersecurity club, water polo club, and gymnastics, balancing technical growth with teamwork and physical discipline.