I'm Francisco Rolon García, a Senior Full Stack Developer with over a decade of experience in backend, frontend, and cloud-based web development. I specialize in PHP 8.x with Laravel, CodeIgniter, and Symfony, and I work with AWS and modern frontend frameworks like Angular, React, Vue.js, and Next.js to build scalable applications. I've thrived in distributed teams, troubleshooting complex systems, conducting code reviews, and delivering high-quality solutions on time. I enjoy turning requirements into robust architectures, optimizing performance, and collaborating with offshore teams to drive success.…

Francisco Rolon García

I'm Francisco Rolon García, a Senior Full Stack Developer with over a decade of experience in backend, frontend, and cloud-based web development. I specialize in PHP 8.x with Laravel, CodeIgniter, and Symfony, and I work with AWS and modern frontend frameworks like Angular, React, Vue.js, and Next.js to build scalable applications. I've thrived in distributed teams, troubleshooting complex systems, conducting code reviews, and delivering high-quality solutions on time. I enjoy turning requirements into robust architectures, optimizing performance, and collaborating with offshore teams to drive success.…

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I’m Francisco Rolon García, a Senior Full Stack Developer with over a decade of experience in backend, frontend, and cloud-based web development. I specialize in PHP 8.x with Laravel, CodeIgniter, and Symfony, and I work with AWS and modern frontend frameworks like Angular, React, Vue.js, and Next.js to build scalable applications.

I’ve thrived in distributed teams, troubleshooting complex systems, conducting code reviews, and delivering high-quality solutions on time. I enjoy turning requirements into robust architectures, optimizing performance, and collaborating with offshore teams to drive success.

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Skills

Experience Level

PHP
Expert
WordPress
Expert
AWS
Expert
React JS
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
MySQL
Expert
WooCommerce
Expert
Vue.js
Expert
AngularJS
Expert
Laravel
Expert
HTML5
Expert
CodeIgniter
Expert
CSS
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
Symfony
Expert
Github
Expert
Node.js
Expert
Docker
Expert
SQL
Expert
API
Expert
Drupal
Expert
SEO
Expert
Shopify
Expert
Redis
Intermediate
Tailwind
Intermediate
jQuery
Intermediate
GitHub CoPilot
Intermediate
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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

PHP / WordPress Engineer at PGW Auto Glass
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Developed and integrated custom WordPress plugins from scratch, ensuring WP and PSR-12 compliance. Optimized API integrations and caching, improving response times by 30%. Implemented Datadog for real-time monitoring, increasing system visibility by 40%.
Senior WordPress / WooCommerce Developer at Optimización Online
September 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Built WooCommerce migration scripts and custom extensions to replace third-party plugins, reducing dependency by 60%. Improved Core Web Vitals with lazy loading, Redis caching, and optimized enqueue management. Developed custom Gutenberg blocks, ACF integrations, and SEO schema for content flexibility.
PHP Senior Developer / WordPress Integrator at Softtek
September 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023
Built custom WordPress themes and plugins integrated with Symfony and CodeIgniter backends. Improved CMS workflows using CPTs, taxonomies, and meta boxes, achieving ~25% performance gains. Automated WP-CLI deployment pipelines reducing manual errors.
Full Stack PHP Developer at RedGPS
February 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Managed 15+ web platforms serving 2,000+ users with PHP and MySQL backends. Migrated legacy desktop systems to web apps, cutting support tickets by 50%. Maintained and optimized 10M+ record MySQL databases for real-time GPS tracking.
PHP / WordPress Developer at Sharktank
January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Developed multiple WordPress sites and PHP modules improving SEO visibility (+50% traffic). Maintained MariaDB/MySQL databases (1TB+) ensuring performance and scalability. Delivered 15+ scalable web solutions using modular architecture.
Senior Web Programmer / Founder at Pix2Byte Web and Design Lab
January 1, 2011 - Present
Founded Pix2Byte, a digital agency delivering custom web and eCommerce solutions. Led requirements analysis, UX/UI design, and full-cycle PHP/WordPress development. Implemented SEO and analytics strategies for client growth.
Full Stack Developer at Econsulta
July 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Implemented and modernized a news portal using Drupal 11 as a headless backend. Developed a decoupled frontend using CodeIgniter and Tailwind CSS. Designed REST APIs and content structures for scalable content delivery. Focused on performance, maintainability, and clean architecture.
Senior WordPress & Web Performance Engineer at PGW Auto Glass
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Developed high-performance WordPress solutions for enterprise B2B/B2C environments. Built custom plugins following WP and PSR-12 standards. Implemented Datadog analytics and improved observability by 40%. Optimized caching and APIs, improving site performance by ~30%.
Senior Full Stack PHP Developer at PGW Auto Glass (Remote)
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Designed and maintained large-scale PHP 8.x applications following enterprise best practices. Developed RESTful APIs consumed by Angular and React applications. Led troubleshooting and production incident resolution. Performed code reviews and enforced quality standards. Integrated AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS).
Senior PHP / Full Stack Developer at Optimización Online (Remote)
September 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Developed backend services using PHP (Laravel / CodeIgniter). Implemented frontend modules using modern JavaScript frameworks. Optimized MySQL performance and scalability.
Senior PHP Developer / Full Stack Engineer at Softtek (Remote)
September 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023
Developed enterprise applications using Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter. Integrated Angular and Vue.js frontends with backend APIs. Led code reviews and mentored junior developers.
PHP Web Developer at Sharktank
January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Developed and maintained platforms using PHP, WordPress, Laravel, and Symfony. Managed large MySQL and MariaDB databases (up to 1TB). Improved site traffic by 50% through redesign and SEO optimization.
Web Developer at LERCO Solutions
June 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Developed PHP-based projects for multiple clients. Implemented backend logic and frontend interfaces. Provided post-launch maintenance.
Web Developer at Athenea
January 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018
Developed multiple web applications using PHP and MySQL. Participated in full lifecycle project delivery. Optimized performance and stability.
Web Developer at Digizent International
March 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Built CMS-based systems using Drupal and WordPress. Customized modules and templates. Supported production deployments.
Web Developer at Click Factura®
December 1, 2013 - March 1, 2014
Developed electronic invoicing systems. Maintained billing databases and backend logic. Ensured data integrity and compliance.
Junior Web Developer at IDT Consultores
January 1, 2011 - March 1, 2012
Supported PHP/MySQL application development. Assisted in debugging and testing. Maintained documentation.
Systems Consultant at e-consulta.com & mimagazine.mx
July 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012
Developed digital news portals. Worked on backend systems and performance optimization. Collaborated with editorial teams.

Education

Computing science engineer at Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla
August 14, 2006 - May 31, 2011
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (Web Engineering) at Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Computer Science at Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (Web Engineering) at BUAP
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026

Qualifications

Scrum Fundamentals Certified (Scrum Study)
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025
Google Analytics 4 Advanced Implementation
January 1, 2024 - December 9, 2025
Technical SEO Foundations (LinkedIn Learning)
January 11, 2030 - December 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Education

Skills

Experience Level

PHP
Expert
WordPress
Expert
AWS
Expert
React JS
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
MySQL
Expert
WooCommerce
Expert
Vue.js
Expert
AngularJS
Expert
Laravel
Expert
HTML5
Expert
CodeIgniter
Expert
CSS
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
Symfony
Expert
Github
Expert
Node.js
Expert
Docker
Expert
SQL
Expert
API
Expert
Drupal
Expert
SEO
Expert
Shopify
Expert
Redis
Intermediate
Tailwind
Intermediate
jQuery
Intermediate
GitHub CoPilot
Intermediate
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