Experience
Resume
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Skills & Interests
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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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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 — 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
| 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
| 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
| 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 | 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 | 2019 |
Tuition-free, peer-to-peer coding school that uses project-based learning without traditional teachers or lectures to train software engineers.
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Management
| Universidad Latina de Panamá | Panama City, Panama | 2018 |
Develops strategic leadership and business management skills across core disciplines including finance, marketing, operations, and organizational behavior.
Bachelor’s Degree of Science (B.Sc) in Mechatronics Engineering
| Universidad Latina de Panamá | Panama City, Panama | 2015 |
Integrates mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, and control systems to design and develop intelligent automated systems and robotics.
Professional Studies in Music (Mention: Electric Bass)
| Academia de Música de Panamá | Panama City, Panama | 2014 |
Develops advanced performance techniques, music theory, and professional skills for aspiring electric bass players in contemporary and commercial music settings.
High School Diploma with Specialty in Science and Informatics
| Panamerican School | Panama City, Panama | 2010 |
Emphasizes advanced coursework in scientific disciplines and computer science, preparing students for technology and STEM-focused higher education or careers.
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
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2018 –> Baidu Facemoji Keyboard Challenge: Best Foodie Design Winner
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2016 –> NASA Space Apps Challenge: 1st Place National Level (Panama representative at International level)
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2014 –> STEM Week Engineering Project Competition: 1st Place out of 20 participants
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2008 –> Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Tournament: Regional Winner at Panama Expo