I am a full-stack developer with 20+ years of Java experience and 14+ years building, migrating, and scaling enterprise CMS platforms (AEM/CQ5, Magnolia). I have a proven track record delivering high-impact SaaS products, leading globally distributed teams, and modernizing legacy systems into cloud-native architectures on AWS. I am an Adobe Certified Expert and Instructor trusted by Fortune 500 companies to architect, optimize, and teach AEM developer, author, system administrator, and architect classes. Core strengths include Full Stack Development (Java, Spring Boot, Angular, TypeScript, Hibernate), AEM & Magnolia, Microservices & Cloud (AWS), SaaS Product Delivery, CMS & DAM Migrations, CI/CD & DevOps, and Technical Leadership & Client Engagement. I enjoy collaborating with clients and mentoring teams across geographies, and I’ve led initiatives from on-prem to cloud-native deployments while keeping a sharp focus on deliverables and quality.

Julio Tobar

I am a full-stack developer with 20+ years of Java experience and 14+ years building, migrating, and scaling enterprise CMS platforms (AEM/CQ5, Magnolia). I have a proven track record delivering high-impact SaaS products, leading globally distributed teams, and modernizing legacy systems into cloud-native architectures on AWS. I am an Adobe Certified Expert and Instructor trusted by Fortune 500 companies to architect, optimize, and teach AEM developer, author, system administrator, and architect classes. Core strengths include Full Stack Development (Java, Spring Boot, Angular, TypeScript, Hibernate), AEM & Magnolia, Microservices & Cloud (AWS), SaaS Product Delivery, CMS & DAM Migrations, CI/CD & DevOps, and Technical Leadership & Client Engagement. I enjoy collaborating with clients and mentoring teams across geographies, and I’ve led initiatives from on-prem to cloud-native deployments while keeping a sharp focus on deliverables and quality.

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I am a full-stack developer with 20+ years of Java experience and 14+ years building, migrating, and scaling enterprise CMS platforms (AEM/CQ5, Magnolia). I have a proven track record delivering high-impact SaaS products, leading globally distributed teams, and modernizing legacy systems into cloud-native architectures on AWS. I am an Adobe Certified Expert and Instructor trusted by Fortune 500 companies to architect, optimize, and teach AEM developer, author, system administrator, and architect classes.

Core strengths include Full Stack Development (Java, Spring Boot, Angular, TypeScript, Hibernate), AEM & Magnolia, Microservices & Cloud (AWS), SaaS Product Delivery, CMS & DAM Migrations, CI/CD & DevOps, and Technical Leadership & Client Engagement. I enjoy collaborating with clients and mentoring teams across geographies, and I’ve led initiatives from on-prem to cloud-native deployments while keeping a sharp focus on deliverables and quality.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer/Developer/ Manager at Magnolia
March 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and developed a SaaS for school tuck stores. Built a Progressive Web App enabling students and parents to place orders, pay with card, schedule pickup, and collect at the school. Led a small team (2–3 developers) across Guatemala and India, handled work assignments, progress tracking, client engagement, and sales pitches. Implemented frontend components in Angular, developed Java-based microservices, created Magnolia CMS pages, and deployed the system on AWS (EC2, Route53, Load Balancer, SSL).
AEM DAM Developer/Administrator at CDW LLC
August 1, 2019 - February 1, 2024
Administered AEM DAM and connected Dynamic Media (Scene7). Implemented OSGi components/services for DAM + Solr integration. Installed/configured Solr servers and led migration of AEM DAM from 6.5 AMS to AEMaaCS.
AEM Developer/Administrator at RWJF
February 1, 2018 - January 20, 2019
Set up and administered AWS for a fleet of servers (Jenkins, Solr, AEM). Implemented cloud configurations for Adobe Analytics and Assets. Developed components integrating with Adobe Digital Asset Services for rendering cropped images. Worked on front-end and back-end AEM 6.5 development (OSGi services).
AEM Trainer at Adobe
February 2, 2015 - January 20, 2019
Delivered multiple AEM training classes worldwide and attained Adobe Certified Trainer status for AEM Developer, Advanced Developer, Author, and System Administrator courses.
Principal Lead at New Neuronal Pathways LLC
February 2, 2019 - Present
Led a team of developers on multiple on-site/off-site assignments. Managed project delivery, mentored team members, and contributed to business development and client engagement.
Technical Lead / CQ5 Developer at GM
May 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Led a team of 6 developers across multiple locations to deliver 30+ CQ components and 4 OSGi bundles. Responsibilities included task assignment in Jira, CQ5.6.1 environment setup, CI/QA automation, and front/back-end development with SiteCatalyst integration.
CQ5 Technical Lead at Armedia LLC
October 21, 2013 - March 1, 2014
Led a team of 4 developers to create 14 components for a campaign launch. Engaged closely with client and project managers to define activities, created design docs, and delivered backend logic (OSGi) and CQ components.
Curriculum Writer at Academy Of CQ
June 16, 2013 - October 20, 2013
Authored custom training materials for CQ concepts, hands-on exercises, and tests for developer and administrator tracks. Created exercises and scripts to guide learners through CQ concepts.
CQ5.6 Beta Tester at LeaD XumaK
January 9, 2013 - February 11, 2013
Led a group of 5 developers in targeted tests for CQ5.6 beta, reported issues, and supported engagement management for client-facing testing and material validation.
Superuser at XumaK
October 21, 2010 - January 8, 2013
Performed system administrator tasks across CQ5.4 deployments, including clustering, user/group administration, dispatcher configuration, and performance optimization. Documented procedures for global teams.
CQ4/5.4 Component Developer at XumaK
January 1, 2010 - February 28, 2011
Developed CQ components, dialogs, and OSGi bundles; created templates and DAM objects; migrated content and supported mobile sites and custom reports.
Java Developer at OrdenaSoftware
January 1, 2002 - February 1, 2010
Developed Java classes and integrated into government and enterprise products; built data-entry CMS-like framework and government budgeting/procurement tools.

Education

Engineer in Computer Science and Systems at Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Expert
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
Adobe Certified Trainer for AEM (Developer/Advanced Developer/Author/System Administrator)
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
TOEFL
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment