I'm Rafael Moran, a Senior Software Engineer focused on scalable SaaS backends. I bring 20+ years of experience with PHP/Laravel as my primary stack, plus 4+ years building Python-based APIs (Django, FastAPI) and AI-driven workflow automation. I design production-ready solutions that blend robust architecture with AI-enabled features, using n8n and Make to automate complex business processes and integrate LLMs into workflows. I excel at containerized, cloud-native deployments with Docker and Kubernetes, and I’ve led development teams through architecture decisions across Laravel, Symfony, and Python microservices. Based in the Los Angeles area, I’m excited to contribute as an AI Engineer or AI Consultant helping organizations unlock reliable, data-driven automation.

Rafael Moran

I'm Rafael Moran, a Senior Software Engineer focused on scalable SaaS backends. I bring 20+ years of experience with PHP/Laravel as my primary stack, plus 4+ years building Python-based APIs (Django, FastAPI) and AI-driven workflow automation. I design production-ready solutions that blend robust architecture with AI-enabled features, using n8n and Make to automate complex business processes and integrate LLMs into workflows. I excel at containerized, cloud-native deployments with Docker and Kubernetes, and I’ve led development teams through architecture decisions across Laravel, Symfony, and Python microservices. Based in the Los Angeles area, I’m excited to contribute as an AI Engineer or AI Consultant helping organizations unlock reliable, data-driven automation.

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I’m Rafael Moran, a Senior Software Engineer focused on scalable SaaS backends. I bring 20+ years of experience with PHP/Laravel as my primary stack, plus 4+ years building Python-based APIs (Django, FastAPI) and AI-driven workflow automation. I design production-ready solutions that blend robust architecture with AI-enabled features, using n8n and Make to automate complex business processes and integrate LLMs into workflows.

I excel at containerized, cloud-native deployments with Docker and Kubernetes, and I’ve led development teams through architecture decisions across Laravel, Symfony, and Python microservices. Based in the Los Angeles area, I’m excited to contribute as an AI Engineer or AI Consultant helping organizations unlock reliable, data-driven automation.

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Language

English
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

Software Developer at Advent Resources, Inc. (Amazon Automotive Platform)
September 1, 2023 - Present
Develop and maintain Laravel-based backend services and REST APIs supporting high-volume automotive credit systems. Contribute to production systems where data integrity, compliance, and reliability directly impact revenue. Support scalable deployments and containerized services.
Senior Lead Software Engineer at Aero
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Designed backend architecture including a custom MVC framework. Built financial systems emphasizing validation, integrity, and security. Led development team and architectural decisions.
Senior PHP Developer at VS Media
November 1, 2019 - April 1, 2022
Maintained high-traffic SaaS platforms and optimized backend/API performance. Improved database performance and scalability.
Senior / Lead Developer & Development Manager at IMAGINA Inc.
March 1, 2002 - April 1, 2015
Led teams delivering financial, POS, GPS, and education platforms. Created with formatmagic.ai - One click automated formatting English (Professional), Spanish (Native) Managed architecture decisions and technical strategy.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Universidad de Guadalajara
January 11, 2030 - March 31, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Universidad de Guadalajara
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026

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Industry Experience

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