J. Ramon

Software Engineer

Skills & Interests

Technical Skills
  • Programming Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, PHP, Ruby, Java, C, C++, C#, .NET, x86 Assembly
  • Frontend & Mobile: HTML5, CSS3, React, Redux, Vue.js, Angular, Svelte, jQuery, React Native, PhoneGap, Kotlin, Swift
  • Backend & APIs: Node.js, Express, Apollo, GraphQL, CodeIgniter, REST APIs, Postman
  • AI/ML: PyTorch, LlamaIndex, Langchain, OpenAI API, HuggingFace, Ollama, Pinokio, Pandas, NumPy, Jupyter
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, RealmDB
  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda), GCP (Kubernetes, Compute Engine), Docker, Cloudflare, Linux (Arch, Debian, RedHat)
  • CMS & Frameworks: Gatsby, Remix, Next.js, WordPress, Meteor
  • Hardware & Embedded: ARM, ARC processors, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PLC (Festo, Allen-Bradley), Robotics, Pneumatics
  • Design & CAD: Figma, AutoCAD, EagleCAD
  • Testing: JEST, Selenium WebDriver, Cypress
Soft Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Creativity
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Self-Learning
Interests
  • Photography
  • Hiking
  • Yoga
  • Music Composition
  • Football (Soccer)
  • Duolingo
  • Zelda

Professional Experience

Senior Software Engineer (AI) — RAISGA

Reliable AI Services LLC

May 2023 — Present Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Business owner and technical leader driving AI/LLM integration and RAG system implementation across multiple client projects.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Leading AI/LLM and RAG system integration with ethical AI practices and compliance
  • Data preprocessing and algorithm development for production AI systems
  • Infrastructure roadmap creation and budget management for tech infrastructure
  • Designing secure, scalable RESTful APIs in Python with FastAPI
  • NextJS application ownership and refactoring: 30% tech debt reduction
  • Staying current with AI research advances and implementing cutting-edge solutions

Tech Stack: Python, FastAPI, LLM, RAG, LlamaIndex, Next.js, AWS

Frontend Software Engineer — ALLURION

Allurion Technologies Inc.

May 2021 — Feb 2023 Boston, MA (Remote)

Owner and maintainer of high-performance Gatsby-based applications for a digital health company.

Key Achievements:

  • Engineered Twilio-Video consultation system: $750K budget savings
  • Implemented Twilio-Conversations messaging with 100-500ms latency
  • Performance optimization: 45% load time reduction, 30% retention improvement, 25% bounce rate decrease
  • Built real-time patient metrics dashboard: 40% clinician efficiency gain, 50% processing time reduction
  • UX/UI collaboration: 15% satisfaction boost, 25% engagement increase
  • Integrated 12+ languages including RTL support for Arabic
  • Implemented Redux state management with custom hooks
  • Established Style Guide and comprehensive documentation

Tech Stack: Gatsby, React, Redux, TypeScript, Twilio (Video & Conversations), ESLint

Software Engineer — AXIAD

Axiad IDS, Inc.

Mar 2020 — Apr 2021 Santa Clara, CA

Cloud infrastructure specialist focusing on identity management and security at scale.

Key Achievements:

  • Built cloud-based identity management: 50% faster authentication, 99.99% uptime, 2M secure logins monthly
  • Achieved 100% regulatory compliance, 70% security incident reduction
  • Delivered 4 major product releases in one year: 30% faster time-to-market, 20% satisfaction increase
  • Implemented Touch/Face ID authentication and AES encryption
  • AWS infrastructure optimization: 35% cost reduction, $40K annual savings
  • Developed Chef Cookbooks and Python automation scripts
  • Ensured ARIA accessibility standards and WCAG compliance

Tech Stack: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, EBS, Load Balancer, Auto-scaling), Java, Jetty, Spring, Ruby, Chef, Python

Software Engineer — VEMIDOC

VeMiDoc, Inc.

Apr 2018 — Mar 2020 Menlo Park, CA (Remote Contract)

Led mobile app development for a telemedicine platform during critical growth phase.

Key Achievements:

  • Converted codebase to React Native with feature parity
  • Built telemedicine app for 5,000+ patients: 60% booking increase within 6 months
  • HIPAA-compliant security implementation: 70% breach risk reduction, first-attempt audit passes
  • Real-time video/chat integration: 35% engagement increase, $250K annual revenue growth
  • Mentored 3 junior engineers: 50% bug reduction, 30% release cycle acceleration
  • Developed asynchronous API wrapper for all HTTP methods
  • Optimized QuickBlox real-time communication
  • Implemented comprehensive React Native components: tab bars, autocomplete, image picker, authentication, profiles

Tech Stack: React Native, PHP, CodeIgniter, AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), QuickBlox, Native Android/Java modules

Additional Experience

Contracts

Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) — OPUS1.IO

Jan 2024 — Apr 2024 Palo Alto, CA (Remote Contract)

Returned to Opus1 for a high-impact 4-month contract focused on React-based application development and team mentorship.

Key Achievements:

  • Refactored critical codebase sections: 30% technical debt reduction, 15% performance improvement
  • Mentored 4 junior developers: 40% code quality improvement, 35% bug reduction
  • Integrated complex APIs and developed advanced form functionality
  • Established comprehensive code documentation and change management processes

Tech Stack: React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Apollo, JEST, Webpack

Software Engineer — OPUS1.IO

Jul 2019 — Feb 2020 Palo Alto, CA

Frontend engineer building React-based scheduling and notification systems.

Key Achievements:

  • Implemented React components and containers with GraphQL queries
  • Real-time notification system: 50% missed appointment reduction
  • Fixed 70 bugs in scheduling module: 35% crash rate reduction
  • Delivered 3 major app updates: 20% feature rollout acceleration, 10% active user growth
  • JEST unit testing and Selenium WebDriver E2E testing implementation
  • Webpack configuration for linters, processors, and transpilation

Tech Stack: React, GraphQL, Apollo, JEST, Selenium, Webpack

Mobile App Developer — COURIOUS

Sep 2017 — Mar 2018 Fremont, CA (Internship)

Internship focused on React Native mobile development for delivery driver tools.

Key Achievements:

  • Developed 5 new features: menu, logout, orders, routing, mileage tracking
  • 40% load time reduction, 30% user retention boost
  • Automation testing: 50% code coverage, 25% post-release bug reduction
  • 100+ downloads in first week post-update
  • RealmDB offline data storage and synchronization
  • Android native module development
  • 30 bug fixes: 35% crash rate decrease, app rating improvement from 2.7 to 4.1 stars

Tech Stack: React Native, RealmDB, Android, Java, Native Modules

Entreprenuership

Founder / Software Engineer — SCARLET BYTES

Scarlet Solutions S.A.

Apr 2015 — Mar 2018 Panama City, Panama (Self-Employed)

Founded and scaled a web and mobile app development consulting company serving diverse industries.

Key Achievements:

  • Scaled business to $10K annual revenue, serving 15+ clients across industries
  • Developed enterprise-level websites and applications
  • Implemented microservices architecture: 60% downtime reduction, 10x traffic capacity
  • Managed business vision, strategy, policy, and stakeholder partnerships
  • PHP and Ruby backend maintenance for production systems
  • Configured RedHat Linux production environments
  • Integrated Cloudflare CDN, load balancing, and DDoS protection
  • End-to-end technical planning and implementation
  • Created architecture and infrastructure documentation
  • Technical strategy and roadmap: 35% delivery speed improvement, 25% cost reduction

Tech Stack: PHP, Ruby, RedHat Linux, Cloudflare, MEAN Stack, Microservices

Co-Founder / CTO — EASYWORKING

EasyWorking Inc.

Mar 2019 — Feb 2021 San Francisco Bay Area (Self-Employed)

Founded and led technical development of a marketplace platform connecting coders with clients.

Key Achievements:

  • Built marketplace app: 1K+ users, $15K first-year revenue
  • Advanced matching algorithm: 70% pairing success increase, 40% satisfaction boost
  • Led strategic planning and Agile/Scrum processes
  • CI/CD implementation with Jenkins and Docker: 70% deployment time reduction, 25% release acceleration
  • Google Cloud Platform infrastructure: Kubernetes, Compute Engine, Cloud Storage
  • Established coding standards and best practices
  • Data-driven product refinement through user feedback analysis

Tech Stack: Meteor, Vue.js, Redux, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins

Co-Founder / Web App Developer — UBICATE

Ubicate S.A.

Sep 2015 — Sep 2016 Panama City, Panama (Co-Founder)

Co-founded tourism and local discovery platform for Panama.

Key Responsibilities:

  • WordPress-based website and PhoneGap hybrid application development
  • jQuery interactive features and GeoDirectory location-based functionality
  • Cross-platform mobile apps (Android/iOS)
  • Whoop! theme customization and Master Slider implementation
  • ContactForm 7 form management and Facebook Widget integration
  • Mailchimp email marketing campaigns and subscriber management

Tech Stack: WordPress, PhoneGap, jQuery, GeoDirectory, Mailchimp

Other

Mechatronics Teacher Assistant — LATIN UNIVERSITY OF PANAMA

May 2015 — Aug 2015 Panama City, Panama (Part-Time)

Teaching assistant for robotics programming and fabrication courses.

Key Achievements:

  • Instructed 150+ students: 10% overall performance increase
  • Created 5 new lab exercises: 15% student engagement boost
  • 40% lab setup time reduction through process optimization
  • One-on-one tutoring: 50% individual test score improvement
  • Managed $150K equipment including PLC systems and robotic arms
  • PLC integration (Festo, Allen-Bradley) and MELFA programming demonstrations
  • Robotic arm troubleshooting and safety support

Tech Stack: PLC (Festo, Allen-Bradley), MELFA (Mitsubishi), Robotics

Electrician Assistant — ELECTRICIDAD TOTAL

Jan 2011 — Jun 2011 Panama City, Panama

Entry-level position in residential and commercial electrical installations.

Key Achievements:

  • Completed 20+ projects: 15% completion time reduction
  • Perfect safety record: zero workplace accidents
  • Resolved 100+ troubleshooting issues: 95% resolution rate
  • Implemented inventory management system
  • Schematic diagram and blueprint comprehension

Skills: Electrical Systems, Troubleshooting, Safety Protocols, Blueprint Reading

Education

Postgraduate Degree in Quantum Engineering

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Barcelona, Spain 2021 — 2022

Advanced studies in quantum computing, quantum information theory, and quantum technologies for engineering applications.

Certificate of Software Architect in Digital Technologies

42 Silicon Valley California, USA 2016 — 2019

It transcends the programming activity, one of the fundamental pillars used to create applications, programs, and other solutions. It includes the previous analysis of the situation, the design of the project, the development of the software, the necessary tests to confirm its correct operation and the implementation of the system.

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Management

Universidad Latina de Panamá Panama City, Panama 2015 — 2018

Oriented in the knowledge of business, and in the operational functions of a company. Prepares for the needs and uses of resources that a company, or even a sector must meet in the administration and decision making of their business.

Bachelor’s Degree of Science (B.Sc) in Mechatronics Engineering

Universidad Latina de Panamá Panama City, Panama 2011 — 2015

Discipline concerned with the research, design, implementation and maintenance of intelligent engineered products and processes enabled by the integration of mechanical, electronic, computer, and software engineering technologies.

Professional Studies in Music (Mention: Electric Bass)

Academia de Música de Panamá Panama City, Panama December 2014

Emphasizes critical thinking, writing, and communication skills grounded in practical musical experience, building musical foundations in applied study, musicianship skills, and music history.

High School Diploma with Specialty in Science and Informatics

Panamerican School Panama City, Panama December 2010

Underlines the link between the humanistic tradition and the scientific culture, covering a full range of disciplines including literature, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, history, philosophy, languages and culture, and computer science.

Certifications and MOOCs

I’ve completed 30+ online certifications from prestigious universities and well-known institutions.

  • Stanford University: Machine Learning, Computer Science
  • MIT: Circuits and Electronics
  • Rice University: Python Programming, Principles of Computing
  • University of Maryland: Android Development, Entrepreneurship
  • Berklee College of Music: Songwriting, Music Production
  • Georgia Institute of Technology: Control of Mobile Robots
  • University of Texas: Embedded Systems
  • The Linux Foundation: Introduction to Linux
  • MongoDB University: MEAN Stack Development

Most certifications were completed through online learning platforms, with select programs attended in-person at technical institutes including INADEH for industrial automation and CNC programming.

This multidisciplinary educational background complements my formal degrees and reflects a commitment to staying current with emerging technologies and methodologies.

Awards & Recognition

  • 2018 –> Baidu Facemoji Keyboard Challenge: Best Foodie Design Winner

  • 2016 –> NASA Space Apps Challenge: 1st Place National Level (Panama representative at International level)

  • 2014 –> STEM Week Engineering Project Competition: 1st Place out of 20 participants

  • 2008 –> Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Tournament: Regional Winner at Panama Expo