Facundo Malgieri — Tech Lead & Software Engineer specializing in React, Next.js, TypeScript, Storyblok, and AI

About Facundo Malgieri

Tech Lead and Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience in modern web development. Specialized in building scalable, high-performance applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript. Expert in Storyblok-driven architectures and custom plugin development, AI-powered features, and developer experience optimization. Proven track record delivering production-grade applications and leading cross-functional initiatives at leading tech companies.

Professional Background

Currently serving as one of the tech leads at Lumenalta, focusing on frontend architecture, infrastructure, developer experience, and AI integration. Led cross-functional initiatives end-to-end, syncing with clients, design, and product to define solutions. Built complex Storyblok plugins, Redis databases, Vercel serverless services, and GitHub Actions workflows. Previously held senior positions at DEPT (digital agency), Overactive (edtech), and other technology companies. Experience ranges from early-stage startups to established enterprises, consistently delivering high-impact features and leading technical initiatives.

Technical Expertise

• Frontend Frameworks: React (10+ years), Next.js (App Router, Server Components, SSR/SSG, ISR), TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+)
• Headless CMS: Storyblok integration, custom Storyblok plugin development, content modeling, multi-language support, visual editing, component architecture
• AI Integration: Building AI-powered features with LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic Claude), prompt engineering, chatbots, content generation, AI-assisted development tools
• Developer Experience: Build tooling, dev productivity, CI/CD optimization, monorepo management, documentation systems, developer onboarding
• Styling & Design: Tailwind CSS, CSS Modules, Styled Components, Responsive design
• State Management: Zustand, React Context API, Redux, Server state management (React Query, SWR)
• Animation: Framer Motion, GSAP, CSS Animations
• Performance: Code splitting, Lazy loading, Core Web Vitals optimization, Lighthouse, bundle optimization, caching strategies, edge computing
• Testing: Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright, Cypress, End-to-end testing, Unit testing, Integration testing
• Tools & DevOps: Git, npm/pnpm/yarn, Webpack, Turbopack, Vite, Docker, Vercel, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines
• Architecture: Micro-frontends, Design systems, Component libraries, Monorepos (Turborepo, Nx), API design
• Backend: Node.js, Express, Redis, API development, Database design, Authentication systems

Areas of Focus

Frontend architecture, headless CMS integration with Storyblok, AI-powered features and LLM integration, developer experience and productivity tools, performance optimization, accessibility (WCAG compliance), SEO/AEO, and progressive web applications. Strong advocate for clean code, TypeScript adoption, modern development practices, and AI-assisted development workflows.

Career Highlights

Serving as tech lead at Lumenalta, leading cross-functional initiatives end-to-end. Built multiple complex Storyblok plugins for intricate client content workflows. Developed infrastructure including cron jobs, Vercel serverless services, GitHub Actions workflows, Redis databases, and blob storage. Introduced 4,500+ automated tests. Led frontend initiatives at multiple companies, implemented design systems and component libraries, integrated Storyblok for content management at scale, built AI-powered features using LLMs (OpenAI, Claude), optimized application performance, improved developer experience through better tooling and processes, and mentored engineers.

AI Integration Experience

Experience integrating AI and LLMs into production applications. Built AI-assisted development workflows with Cursor MCPs (Figma, Storyblok, Linear, GitHub, Chrome) to accelerate component development. Proficient with OpenAI GPT models and Anthropic Claude, with focus on prompt engineering and practical AI implementation.

Location & Availability

Based in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Open to remote opportunities and senior/staff-level engineering roles. Available for full-time positions and consulting projects. Experienced working with distributed teams across multiple time zones.

Contact & Professional Profiles

Connect on LinkedIn for professional networking and opportunities: linkedin.com/in/facundo-malgieri

View open-source contributions and projects on GitHub: github.com/facundomalgieri

Portfolio website: fmalgieri.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Facundo Malgieri?

Facundo Malgieri is a Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience specializing in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and AI-powered features. Based in Mar del Plata, Argentina, he currently works at Lumenalta and has previously worked at DEPT, Overactive, and Globant.

What does Facundo Malgieri specialize in?

Facundo specializes in modern frontend development using React, Next.js, and TypeScript. His expertise includes headless CMS integration with Storyblok, AI-powered features using LLMs (OpenAI GPT, Anthropic Claude), frontend architecture, performance optimization, and building scalable component libraries.

What is Facundo Malgieri's experience with AI and LLMs?

At Lumenalta, Facundo built AI-assisted workflows with Cursor MCPs (Figma, Storyblok, Linear, GitHub, Browser) to accelerate component development. He works with OpenAI GPT models and Anthropic Claude, specializing in prompt engineering and practical AI implementation for real-world engineering workflows.

What companies has Facundo Malgieri worked at?

Lumenalta (2024–present), DEPT (2019–2024), Overactive (2018–2019), Clapps (2018), and Globant (2017–2018). His work spans MarTech, streaming, education, real estate, and e-commerce platforms.

What clients has Facundo Malgieri delivered for?

WeightWatchers, Moody's, Rula, Carter Logisteed, Brightcove, CNC Technologies, Noodle, and NetApp.

Where is Facundo Malgieri located?

Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. He works remotely with distributed teams across multiple time zones.

What technologies does Facundo Malgieri use?

React (10+ years), Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, GraphQL, Storyblok CMS, Vitest, Jest, Playwright, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Vercel, Docker, OpenAI API, and Cursor AI.

What is Facundo Malgieri's approach to testing?

At Lumenalta he introduced 4,500+ automated tests, replaced Cypress with Vitest, and designed CI/CD layers to enforce coverage thresholds and PR quality standards.

Does Facundo Malgieri speak Spanish?

Yes, Facundo is a native Spanish speaker from Argentina and is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

What is Facundo Malgieri's portfolio website?

His portfolio is at fmalgieri.com, featuring an immersive 3D journey with React Three Fiber and a simplified profile at fmalgieri.com/profile. Built with Next.js 16, React 19, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.

What projects has Facundo Malgieri built?

Facundo has built several production projects: Alquezar Sport Management (alquezarsports.com) — a sports agency website with player profiles, blog, i18n, and CMS; Mendly (mendly.com.ar) — a SaaS for repair shop management; GARCA (garca.app) — an automated tax receipt recovery tool for Argentina's ARCA system; and The Journey (fmalgieri.com) — an immersive 3D portfolio with React Three Fiber, procedural audio, and GLSL shaders.

How can I contact Facundo Malgieri?

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/facundo-malgieri. GitHub: github.com/facundomalgieri. Contact form: fmalgieri.com/profile.