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I am a results-driven Senior Backend Engineer with 25+ years of experience in enterprise software development, DevOps automation, and cloud infrastructure management. I specialize in PHP (Laravel, Symfony), MySQL optimization, and Drupal CMS development, delivering scalable solutions for federal agencies and Fortune 500 companies.\n\nI have led technical teams, implemented CI/CD pipelines, and driven cost savings while maintaining 99.9% uptime. I bring cybersecurity hardening, API integration, and microservices expertise to build secure, high-performance systems.
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Consultant Senior Backend Engineer at Independent Consulting (Remote)
January 1, 2006 - PresentLed multiple high-impact Drupal/PHP projects across government and enterprise clients. NOAA Drupal Migration & Replication: migrated 12 Drupal subsites to three colocation centers, automated MySQL master/slave replication, and implemented Varnish caching, delivering 99.9% uptime and reducing deployment time per site. International Biochar Initiative: cybersecurity hardening, backup restoration, and patching 50+ vulnerabilities to secure 95% of critical data and extend system lifespan. Optoelectronics Industry Development Association: API-driven conference registration with tiered access and zero payment errors. Philippines Embassy CMS Unification: centralized CMS Made Simple framework for 18 consulate microsites, cutting content deployment time by 30% and saving $10k/year in training.
Volunteer at DrupalGovCon, PHPWorld
December 31, 2020 - September 25, 2025Coordinated technical conferences, managed logistics, AV setup, and organized BOF sessions; regularly contributed as a PHP speaker and community mentor to share knowledge on Drupal and PHP best practices.
Volunteer at Washington DC PHP Group
December 31, 2020 - September 25, 2025Spearheaded group logistics, secured partnerships with 10+ sponsors, and mentored 50+ developers, reducing deployment errors in community projects and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Senior Developer at Nuro Media
January 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025Developed and maintained PHP-based backend applications and APIs, integrated third-party services, and resolved 90%+ of reported bugs within SLA timelines. Implemented automated testing (PHPUnit) and maintained databases (MySQL/MariaDB) with Doctrine ORM.
Senior Backend Developer at Signa Sports United
February 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025Integrated middleware solutions for inventory control, tax compliance, and international trade. Led internationalization efforts for subsidiary sites, built scalable microservices with Symfony, Redis, MongoDB, and RabbitMQ, and implemented CI/CD pipelines using Bitbucket, Bamboo, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Senior Backend Developer at SIGNA SPORTS UNITED
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024Led a backend development team of 4 senior engineers, architected middleware for inventory control, tax compliance, and international trade regulations across 10+ countries, and spearheaded an internationalization initiative that reduced translation costs by 40% annually. Developed scalable microservices with Symfony, connected in-house systems to external services, and built interfaces for sales processing and multi-currency payment gateways. Established CI/CD pipelines, automated large-scale data migrations, and delivered an ML-driven translation hub to improve localization efficiency by 35%.
Senior Developer at NURO MEDIA
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Developed and maintained PHP-based backend applications and RESTful APIs, achieving 99.5% uptime and supporting 500K+ monthly users. Optimized database queries, reduced API response times by ~45%, implemented comprehensive automated testing with PHPUnit (code coverage from 35% to 82%), and led feature development from requirements to deployment.
Senior Consultant at HYVE
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021Led full development lifecycles for startup projects, delivering 3 MVPs on time within a Scrum-based environment. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define architecture choices and technology stacks, ensuring high performance and maintainability.
Lead Technology Manager at INNOVATIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021Managed technology infrastructure and digital presence; integrated payment gateway to boost transaction processing efficiency by 30% and reduce payment failures by 60%. Led an Odoo ERP rollout with payroll integration and customized Moodle LMS, while implementing RBAC security controls and a 3-2-1 backup strategy to ensure 99.9% data availability.
Senior Backend Engineer & Independent Consultant at Independent Consultant
January 1, 2006 - November 10, 2025Provided backend engineering and DevOps consulting to federal agencies, NGOs, and international organizations. Notable engagements included NOAA Drupal migration and high-availability infrastructure across 3 colocation centers, zero data loss during migration, a 65% reduction in disaster recovery time, and 99.9% uptime; security remediation for IBI; API-driven systems for OIDA conferences; and multi-site CMS unification for the Philippines Embassy Consular Network. Implemented caching, CDN integration, and automation to cut deployment times and labor costs.
Senior Backend Engineer – Independent Consultant at Independent Consultant (Remote)
January 1, 2006 - November 24, 2025Provided specialized backend engineering and DevOps consulting to federal agencies, NGOs, and international organizations. Notable projects include NOAA Drupal migration & high-availability infrastructure across 3 colocation centers, IBI cybersecurity remediation with backup restoration, OIDA API-driven conference registration system, and multi-site CMS unification for the Philippines Embassy Consular Network.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science at Georgetown University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Georgetown University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996Qualifications
Kubernetes Certification (In Progress)
January 1, 2024 - November 10, 2025Kubernetes Certification (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Non-Profit Organization
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