Senior Mobile Engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering scalable, high-quality apps across fintech, retail, and enterprise. Specialized in React Native, TypeScript, and cross-platform architecture, with a strong track record of unifying mobile experiences and leading mobile-first teams. Proven ability to build and modernize apps in highly regulated environments, while mentoring teams and aligning with product and UX goals. Experienced in CI/CD pipelines, cloud integrations, and offline-first design.

Rafael G. Traverso

Senior Mobile Engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering scalable, high-quality apps across fintech, retail, and enterprise. Specialized in React Native, TypeScript, and cross-platform architecture, with a strong track record of unifying mobile experiences and leading mobile-first teams. Proven ability to build and modernize apps in highly regulated environments, while mentoring teams and aligning with product and UX goals. Experienced in CI/CD pipelines, cloud integrations, and offline-first design.

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Senior Mobile Engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering scalable, high-quality apps across fintech, retail, and enterprise. Specialized in React Native, TypeScript, and cross-platform architecture, with a strong track record of unifying mobile experiences and leading mobile-first teams.
Proven ability to build and modernize apps in highly regulated environments, while mentoring teams and aligning with product and UX goals. Experienced in CI/CD pipelines, cloud integrations, and offline-first design.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Partner & Co-founder at Next Door Devs
May 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Co-founded a remote-first AI consultancy that pivoted into a fintech MVP initiative. Led all technical decisions: product architecture, rapid prototyping, and early user validation. Owned roadmap, tech stack, and delivery, from zero to a functioning product in weeks. Collaborated with co-founders on business planning, market testing, and risk evaluation. Sunset the venture strategically due to funding timing and market-readiness misalignment, with key learnings in startup resilience and pivot strategy.
Lead Mobile Engineer at Hargreaves Lansdown (Via AND Digital)
May 1, 2025 - June 2, 2025
Unified fragmented mobile experiences into a single cross-platform React Native application. Designed long-term architecture aligned with enterprise compliance and scalability goals. Delivered app stability, improved performance, and helped product scale securely. Mentored in-house teams and delivered technical documentation to support handover and internal adoption.
Senior Tech Lead at Azzurri Group (Via AND Digital)
July 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Led mobile architecture across ordering, loyalty, and platform stability for multiple restaurant brands. Directed three engineering teams in parallel, blending hands-on execution with strategy and mentoring. Partnered with product, ops, and design to define technical roadmap and accelerate delivery. Advocated for engineering best practices, enabling reusable, scalable systems.
Tech Lead (Mobile Development) at Aviva (via AND Digital)
January 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Rebuilt flagship mobile apps (MyAviva) in React Native, achieving full feature parity and platform stability. Built Aviva Wealth from the ground up. Delivered secure, compliant solutions within a highly regulated enterprise ecosystem. Managed a 19-person cross-functional team, improving delivery velocity and cross-squad alignment. Mentored senior devs and created structured handover docs for long-term maintainability.
Senior Mobile Developer at AND Digital (Internal R&D project)
September 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Led prototyping for emerging mobile frameworks during a strategic R&D sprint. Explored cutting-edge tooling to accelerate internal innovation and reusable components. Balanced experimentation with production-readiness and long-term architecture.
Senior Mobile Developer at Berry Brothers & Rudd
January 4, 2022 - August 31, 2025
Delivered a greenfield Cellar Management mobile app in 6 months with modern UX and robust performance. Defined mobile architecture and delivery flow in collaboration with backend and product teams. Acted as interim Tech Lead, modernizing legacy mobile systems. Stack: React Native, TypeScript, GraphQL, RealmDB, Firebase, Bitrise.
Mobile Developer at AND Digital (Internal Product - AND Harbour)
May 4, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Architected and delivered a greenfield desk-booking app for hybrid workforces. Built offline-first functionality with AWS integrations (Cognito, Amplify, DynamoDB). Prioritized real-world usability and MVP reliability for internal clients.
Mobile Developer at Say It Out
March 1, 2019 - May 4, 2021
Developed an open-source communication app for autistic individuals, focused on inclusive, real-world impact. Built core features using React Native and Node.js, optimized for accessibility and simplicity. Collaborated with users and caregivers to validate usability through real-world testing. Delivered a functional MVP under resource constraints, with attention to UX and accessibility standards. Championed user-first development in a mission-driven environment. Stack: React Native, Node.js, SQL, MongoDB, Heroku, GitHub.
Lead IT Support at Eurocentres
March 1, 2019 - May 4, 2025
Led digital transformation initiatives across a legacy language learning organization. Delivered mobile-first infrastructure upgrades and cloud migration projects. Supported rollout of digital learning services through system modernization. Gained operational leadership experience in a transitioning environment.
Lead Software Developer at BNP Paribas Cardig
September 1, 2016 - February 1, 2019
Led modernization of enterprise systems at a multinational insurance provider. Delivered full-stack upgrades and scalable REST API integrations across legacy platforms. Focused on performance, maintainability, and system-wide design improvement. Stack: Java, SQL, REST, Visual Basic, MS Access

Education

Engineer in Computer Science at Universidad del Salvador
March 1, 2006 - December 28, 2011

Qualifications

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Retail, Education, Media & Entertainment