Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience building scalable cloud-native systems on AWS using Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, and Python. Strong background in distributed architectures, API development (REST/SOAP/GraphQL), security (JWT/OAuth2), microservices, and Infrastructure as Code with Terraform. Technical Lead delivering AI-powered platforms and GenAI solutions, including AI assistants, voice agents, LLM integrations, and automated AI workflows. Experienced with AI and communications tooling (VAPI, Twilio, OpenAI, Claude, ElevenLabs, AWS Bedrock) and leading teams to production outcomes such as incident resolution, releases, and client demos.

Hector Longarte

Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience building scalable cloud-native systems on AWS using Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, and Python. Strong background in distributed architectures, API development (REST/SOAP/GraphQL), security (JWT/OAuth2), microservices, and Infrastructure as Code with Terraform. Technical Lead delivering AI-powered platforms and GenAI solutions, including AI assistants, voice agents, LLM integrations, and automated AI workflows. Experienced with AI and communications tooling (VAPI, Twilio, OpenAI, Claude, ElevenLabs, AWS Bedrock) and leading teams to production outcomes such as incident resolution, releases, and client demos.

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Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience building scalable cloud-native systems on AWS using Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, and Python. Strong background in distributed architectures, API development (REST/SOAP/GraphQL), security (JWT/OAuth2), microservices, and Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.

Technical Lead delivering AI-powered platforms and GenAI solutions, including AI assistants, voice agents, LLM integrations, and automated AI workflows. Experienced with AI and communications tooling (VAPI, Twilio, OpenAI, Claude, ElevenLabs, AWS Bedrock) and leading teams to production outcomes such as incident resolution, releases, and client demos.

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Language

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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

Senior Software/Product Engineer at AetheronAI
April 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Enhanced, proposed, prototyped and implemented new features for the Aetheron Connect platform (AI Voice Agents) to address market opportunities across multiple industries. Led a team of three engineers for the BookingBoost MVP (AI voice Agents for the Accommodation industry). Diagnosed and resolved production incidents. Architected infrastructure for new features, changes and integrations. Set up and enhanced AI Voice Agents, integrating VAPI, AWS Bedrock, Twilio, OpenAI, Claude AI, and ElevenLabs. Designed and implemented full-stack features covering backend integrations to UI/UX changes. Planned and performed software releases with GitHub tagging, versioning and Actions. Enhanced and implemented features for the Aetheron Response product, generating Tender proposals from RFx inputs, using OpenAI workflows, AI Agents and Claude AI.
Entrepreneur - CTO at SchoolCall AI - AGIOXAI
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed, prototyped, and implemented SchoolCall AI. Lead a small team of engineers for the BookingBoost MVP (AI voice agents for the accommodation industry). Architect and maintain backend integrations and infrastructure for voice agents, using VAPI, Twilio, OpenAI, Claude, ElevenLabs, and generative AI services. Diagnose and resolve production incidents, plan and execute software releases (GitHub tags/versioning/actions), and support pre-sales activities with client demos. Build full-stack features spanning complex backend integrations and UI/UX changes for the product.
Senior Fullstack Engineer at Pathzero
May 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Refactored and enhanced calculations and measurements systems to generate estimated carbon emission footprints for portfolios. Architected infrastructure for new features and integrations. Implemented full-stack features using TypeScript, VueJS, NestJS, CQRS, NodeJS and Python; utilized Docker, AWS Lambda and PostgreSQL. Implemented IaC with Terraform for AWS resources (Lambdas, S3, API Gateway, SQS, DynamoDB). Piloted GenerativeAI with an OpenAI assistant. Added unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.
Senior Fullstack engineer (Casual contract, Remote) at Starbreeders & Singularians - Bitcoin Ordinals NFTs
December 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Implemented frontend integration with the UNISAT wallet for SS NFTs using React, CSS, and REST. Built the NEUT token claims application with TypeScript, React, CSS, GraphQL, and AWS.
Senior Fullstack Engineer at Starbreeders & Singularians - Bitcoin Ordinals NFTs
December 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Implemented frontend integration with the UNISAT wallet for SS NFTs; implemented the NEUT Token claims application using TypeScript, React, GraphQL and AWS.
Senior Software engineer (Contract, Remote) at Connexian Software
April 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023
Developed the Connexian marketplace for financial products, increasing market coverage and enabling onboarding of financial advisors. Built full-stack software with React, Node.js, REST, and TailwindCSS, and added Python components. Implemented and documented engineering best practices, and provided rapid diagnosis and fixes for production and test systems.
Senior Software Engineer at Connexian
April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Implemented the marketplace for financial products, enabling onboarding of financial advisors and expanding market reach. Developed full-stack features with React, NodeJS, REST and TailwindCSS; contributed to engineering best practices and documentation; provided production and test issue diagnostics and rapid resolutions.
Senior Software Engineer at Connexian Software
April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Implemented the marketplace for financial products on the Connexian platform, increasing market coverage and onboarding financial advisors. Worked on full-stack development using React, NodeJS, REST and TailwindCSS; helped document software engineering best practices; provided issue diagnosis and fast resolutions for production and test systems.
Senior Software engineer (Permanent, Remote) at T-Shirt Ventures (HeyHubble team)
February 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023
Implemented an e-commerce system allowing NDIS participants to connect with NDIS-registered service providers based on location and budget. Architected infrastructure for feature additions and integrations. Delivered full-stack development using React, TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, GraphQL, Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright for E2E automation, and TailwindCSS. Owned production/test diagnostics with fast resolutions. Built pipelines and DevOps with Terraform to manage AWS resources (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, SQS, DynamoDB). Mentored new engineers.
Senior Software Engineer at T-Shirt Ventures
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
As part of the HeyHubble team, implemented the e-commerce system enabling NDIS participants to connect with NDIS registered service providers. Architected infrastructure for new features and integrations. Full-stack development with React, TypeScript, NextJS, NodeJS, GraphQL; testing with Jest, React Testing Library and Playwright for E2E. DevOps and IaC with Terraform for AWS resources (Lambdas, S3, API Gateway, SQS, DynamoDB). Trained new engineering team members.
Full stack Engineer (Contract, Remote) at RocketLab
August 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Developed full-stack software for “Sports Where I Am” using React, Node.js, Jest, Enzyme, and REST. Implemented automated unit and integration tests with Jest.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at RocketLab
August 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Developed full-stack software for 'Sports Where I Am' with React, NodeJS, Jest and Enzyme, implementing automated unit and integration tests using Jest.
Software engineer (Contract, Hybrid) at Athena Home Loans
August 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Refactored, designed, and developed APIs for Salesforce integration using a micro-services approach. Worked with AWS and Infrastructure as Code including API Gateway, Lambda, CloudWatch, and Secrets Manager. Implemented full-stack work with React, Node.js, Jest, Enzyme, GraphQL, and REST APIs. Owned monitoring integration and production diagnostics with fast issue resolution.
Software Engineer at Athena Home Loans
August 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Refactored, designed, and developed APIs for Salesforce integration with a micro-services approach. Worked with microservices architecture; technologies included API Gateway, Lambdas, CloudWatch, Secrets Manager; full-stack development with React, NodeJs, Jest, Enzyme, GraphQL and REST APIs; diagnosed production issues and implemented monitoring tools.
Senior Software Engineer at Domain Group
April 1, 2018 - August 1, 2020
Designed, architected, and implemented agent services APIs and web apps for property management and data analytics. Employed micro-services and serverless approaches; full-stack development with React, TypeScript, NextJs, NodeJs, Enzyme, GraphQL, and REST; Java and Kotlin on Spring Boot backend projects; IaC with Terraform for AWS resources; PostgreSQL and AWS RDS. Provided mentorship, documentation, and monitoring integrations.
Credit Risk - Python developer (Casual contract, Remote) at UTS Research department - Business School
February 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Implemented near 50% of Python scripts for “Credit Risk Analytics – The Python Companion” (Wiley Finance, 2016) by Professor Harald Scheule. Supported research and book content development related to credit risk measurements and techniques with SaaS applications and examples.
Python Developer (Credit Risk) at UTS Research department - Business School
February 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Implemented Python scripts for the book Credit Risk Analytics companion; data processing and analytics for SAAS; remote casual contract.
Credit Risk - Python developer at UTS Research department - Business School
February 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Implemented near 50% of the Python scripts for the book 'Credit Risk Analytics – The Python Companion,' including measurements and techniques with applications in SAAS.
Python Developer at UTS Research department - Business School
February 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Implemented close to 50% of the Python scripts for the book 'Credit Risk Analytics – The Python Companion', including measurements and techniques with applications and examples in SAAS contexts.
Expert Services Technical Consultant at SAP Australia
October 1, 2014 - November 1, 2017
Designed and implemented e-commerce functionalities for SAP clients using Java, XML, RESTful services, SQL and Spring. Implemented features for internal development tools (e.g., IntelliJ Hybris plugin, UNIX scripts). Performed code reviews, system reviews, and performance analysis; documented SAP ERP-Hybris integrations and third-party integrations; contributed to SAP documentation. Built AWS speech recognition integration for Hybris.
Senior software developer E-commerce (Permanent, Hybrid) at Salmat digital
July 1, 2012 - October 31, 2014
Implemented Hybris e-commerce solutions in Java, Spring, JSP, HTML, JavaScript, and jQuery mobile. Developed unit and integration tests, optimized database queries, solved and documented customer issues, and upgraded Hybris projects. Built Java web services for third-party integrations and delivered e-commerce implementations for multiple clients (e.g., LornaJane, PetStock, Fantastic furniture, Metcash).
Senior Software Developer - E-commerce at Salmat Digital
July 1, 2012 - October 31, 2014
Implemented e-commerce solutions using Java, Spring, JSP, HTML, JavaScript; unit and integration testing; database query optimization; Hybris upgrades.
Senior Software Developer E-commerce at Salmat Digital
July 1, 2012 - October 1, 2014
Implemented e-commerce solutions in Java, Spring, JSP, HTML, JavaScript and jQuery Mobile for Hybris e-commerce projects. Developed unit and integration tests, optimized database queries, and upgraded Hybris projects. Built Java web services for third-party integrations for clients including LornaJane, PetStock, Fantastic Furniture, and MetCash.

Education

Bachelor of Information Systems Engineering at UCAB - Catholic University, Venezuela
July 1, 2007 - April 21, 2026
Master of Quantitative Finance at University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
October 1, 2018 - April 21, 2026
Bachelor of Information Systems Engineering at UCAB - Catholic University, Venezuela
July 1, 2007 - May 4, 2026
Master of Quantitative Finance at UTS - University of Technology Sydney
October 1, 2018 - May 4, 2026
Bachelor of Information Systems Engineering at UCAB - Catholic University, Venezuela
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2007
Master of Quantitative Finance at UTS - University of Technology Sydney
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2018
Bachelor of Information Systems Engineering at UCAB - Catholic University, Venezuela
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2007
Master of Quantitative Finance at UTS - University of Technology Sydney
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2018
Bachelor of Information Systems Engineering at UCAB - Catholic University, Venezuela
July 1, 2007 - May 6, 2026
Master of Quantitative Finance at UTS - University of Technology Sydney
October 1, 2018 - May 6, 2026
Bachelor of Information Systems Engineering at UCAB - Catholic University, Venezuela
July 1, 2007 - May 10, 2026
Master of Quantitative Finance at UTS - University of Technology Sydney
October 1, 2018 - May 10, 2026
Bachelor of Information Systems Engineering at UCAB - Catholic University, Venezuela
January 1, 2007 - May 10, 2026
Master of Quantitative Finance at UTS - University of Technology Sydney
October 1, 2018 - May 10, 2026
Bachelor of Information Systems Engineering at UCAB - Catholic University, Venezuela
July 1, 2007 - June 19, 2026
Master of Quantitative Finance at UTS - University of Technology Sydney
October 1, 2018 - June 19, 2026
Bachelor of Information Systems Engineering at UCAB - Catholic University, Venezuela
July 1, 2007 - July 20, 2026
Master of Quantitative Finance at UTS - University of Technology Sydney
October 1, 2018 - July 20, 2026

Qualifications

Certified React Developer
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
Certified Prompt Engineering Expert
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
Certified Enterprise Blockchain Architect
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
Certified Solidity Developer
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026
Certified React Developer
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Certified Prompt Engineering Expert
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Certified React Developer by the W3Schools
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner in Architecture and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Certified Prompt Engineering Expert
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Certified React Developer
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Certified Prompt Engineering Expert
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Certified React Developer
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Certified Prompt Engineering Expert
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Certified React Developer
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026
AWS Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026
Certified Prompt Engineering Expert
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026
Certified React Developer
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026
Certified Prompt Engineering Expert
January 11, 2030 - May 10, 2026
Certified React Developer
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
AWS Cloud Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Certified Prompt Engineering Expert
January 11, 2030 - June 19, 2026
Certified React Developer (W3Schools)
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Certified AWS Cloud practitioner in architecture and design
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Certified Prompt Engineering Expert (101Blockchains)
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Certified Enterprise Blockchain Architect (101Blockchains)
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026
Certified Solidity Developer (Blockchain Council)
January 11, 2030 - July 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Education, Financial Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Telecommunications