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I’m Raúl Plaza Rodríguez, a freelance software architect and tech entrepreneur with a long-standing passion for building scalable systems. I specialize in integrating complex enterprise platforms, enabling seamless data flows across global processes, and delivering robust microservices-based architectures. I thrive on technical challenges, web development, and cutting-edge solutions that push innovation while remaining pragmatically operable in real-world environments.
Over the years I’ve led multi-country deployments for major fintech, travel, and e-commerce platforms, guided agile transformations, and founded several tech ventures. I’m driven by delivering measurable impact through thoughtful architecture, hands-on leadership, and a relentless focus on product value. Currently I’m steering initiatives like SmoothMove and Codiloop Technologies, while continuing to engineer scalable solutions for customers and partners.
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
Technical Lead at Indra
January 1, 2022 - PresentLed the Smart Metering Implementation project, focusing on solution architecture and microservices. Specialized in Kafka and platform integration, with expertise in MQTT and improving performance of system integrations for the client.
Frontend Development Lead at Schneider Electric
January 1, 2024 - PresentLed frontend development for web and Windows applications using Angular (versions 12, 14, 17). Developed graphical interfaces that provide interactivity for electrical circuit design, leveraging GoJS, observables for APIs, and testing tools like Karma.
Software Architecture Engineer at PagoNxt Banco Santander
December 31, 2023 - July 24, 2025Architectural lead for payment systems handling millions of transactions. Designed reactive architecture with asynchronous technologies like Kafka and RabbitMQ. Integrated banking tools for payment control, reconciliation reports, and accounting.
Chief Technology Officer at IplusdInnova S.A.
December 31, 2020 - July 24, 2025Executive CTO responsible for all technical product development, architecture, methodology, operations, and infrastructure. Developed strategies to leverage technologies such as AI, search algorithms, machine learning, and fuzzy logic to enhance product development using DevOps and Agile practices.
Head of Development and Retail at Viajes El Corte Inglés
December 31, 2017 - July 24, 2025Led development efforts across multiple e-commerce product areas, translating product requirements into software solutions. Managed teams, recruitment, budget, and integration with external solutions. Promoted agile methodologies and technologies across product teams.
Head of Development and Methodology at Thomas Cook London
December 31, 2015 - July 24, 2025Managed teams and product development related to travel agency software. Redesigned monolithic software into microservices architecture with reuse of existing processes. Created roadmaps for project goals and reported progress to CTO.
Head of Non-Air Projects and Methodology at Rumbo-LastMinute
December 31, 2013 - July 24, 2025Led development of non-air products such as hotels, dynamic packages, cars, and insurances. Improved use of agile methodology and conducted Scrum and Extreme Programming training. Worked directly with teams to increase productivity and coached Scrum roles.
Head of Non-Air Projects at Opodo-Odigeo
December 31, 2012 - July 24, 2025Led development of non-air travel products. Utilized JavaScript, SOAP/REST web services for supplier integration, designed MySQL master data, exposed APIs for B2B clients, implemented caching for performance and integrated Google product feeds.
Business Intelligence Projects Developer at Banco Santander
December 31, 2008 - July 24, 2025Developed business intelligence solutions for cost department and management reporting. Managed Oracle data warehouse and consolidated costs across several Latin American countries using PowerBI.
Project Developer at I3con European Project
December 31, 2007 - July 24, 2025Worked on I3CON European home automation project focused on implementing the Zigbee protocol.
Home Automation European Project at I3con
December 31, 2007 - July 24, 2025Worked on the I3CON european project implementing the Zigbee protocol for home automation systems.
Business Intelligence Projects at Banco Santander
December 31, 2008 - July 24, 2025Developed cost department and management reporting systems, managed data warehouse in Oracle and consolidated costs across Latin countries using PowerBI.
Head of non-air projects at Opodo-Odigeo
December 31, 2012 - July 24, 2025Led development of non-air products like Hotels, Dynamic Package, Cars, Insurances using JavaScript, integrated multiple suppliers with SOAP/Rest Web Services, designed MySQL master data, exposed APIs for B2B clients, implemented caching strategies and integrated with Google Product Feeds.
Head of non-air projects and methodology at Rumbo-LastMinute
December 31, 2013 - July 24, 2025Managed non-air product development, improved Agile methodology implementation, conducted Scrum and Extreme Programming training, coached scrum masters, product owners, and teams.
Head of development and methodology at Thomas Cook London
December 31, 2015 - July 24, 2025Managed teams and products related to travel agencies, redesigned monolithic software to microservices architecture, created semiannual roadmaps and reported to CTO.
Head of development and retail at Viajes El Corte Inglés
December 31, 2017 - July 24, 2025Led development efforts across multiple e-commerce products, translated product needs into software solutions, built and managed teams, adopted new technologies and agile practices, managed budget and recruitment to meet company goals.
Chief Technology Officer at Iplusdinnova
December 31, 2020 - July 24, 2025Executive and CTO leading product development, architecture, operations and infrastructure. Developed strategies leveraging AI, machine learning and fuzzy logic technologies, led engineering teams, and collaborated with vendors to increase revenue.
Software Architecture Engineer at PagoNxt Banco Santander
December 31, 2023 - July 24, 2025Lead architecture of payment systems supporting millions of transactions. Worked with Kafka, RabbitMQ, multiple databases and APIs, designed reactive core architecture and integrated various bank tools for payment control and reporting.
Technical Lead at Indra
January 1, 2022 - PresentTechnical lead for Smart Metering project, expert in solution architecture, microservices, Kafka and platform integration focused on MQTT protocol and system performance improvement.
Frontend development lead at Schneider Electric
January 1, 2024 - PresentLed frontend development for web and Windows applications using Angular versions 12, 14, and 17. Developed graphical interactive tools for drawing electrical circuits with XML export using GoJS, observables for APIs, and Karma for testing.
Frontend development lead at Schneider Electric
November 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025Led frontend development for web and Windows applications using Angular (versions 12, 14, and 17), focused on delivering high-performance, interactive graphical tools for designing electrical circuits. Implemented canvas-based interfaces enabling circuit drawing and XML export for device compatibility. Utilized GoJS for diagram rendering, observables for real-time API communication, and Karma for automated testing to ensure code quality and stability.
Researcher at I3con (I3CON European Project)
December 31, 2007 - October 16, 2025Robotics researcher focusing on Zigbee-based communication protocols for smart home automation within an EU-funded project; represented the team at a European conference in London, presenting advancements in IoT communication for connected environments.
Business Intelligence Projects at Banco Santander
December 31, 2008 - October 16, 2025Developed solutions for the Cost Management department; maintained and optimized an Oracle-based data warehouse consolidating financial data across Latin America; designed dynamic dashboards and cost analysis reports using Power BI for executive decision-making.
Head of Development – Non-Air Travel Products at Opodo-Odigeo
December 31, 2012 - October 16, 2025Led the development of non-air travel verticals (Hotels, Dynamic Packages, Car Rentals, Insurance); improved frontend performance with JavaScript optimizations; integrated hotel providers via SOAP/REST; designed a centralized MySQL master data model and exposed APIs for B2B partners; defined caching strategies and integrated Google Price Feeds for Google Trips.
Head of Development – Non-Air Travel Products & Agile Transformation at Rumbo-LastMinute
December 31, 2013 - October 16, 2025Led development of non-air travel products; drove Agile transformation, conducted Scrum trainings, and mentored Scrum Masters and Product Owners to improve team productivity and delivery cadence.
Technical Lead – Travel Agency Platforms at Thomas Cook London
December 31, 2015 - October 16, 2025Spearheaded architectural transformation from a monolithic system to a microservices-based architecture; defined biannual technology roadmaps aligned with product and business goals, and reused existing background processes to maintain and feed master data.
Head of Development – Viajes El Corte Inglés (E-commerce Division) at Viajes El Corte Inglés
December 31, 2017 - October 16, 2025Directed development across multiple product lines (Hotels, Flights, Trains, Cruises, Packages); translated business requirements into robust technical solutions; promoted modern architectures, Agile practices, and a strong engineering culture; oversaw teams, hiring, and budgets.
Chief Technology Officer at IplusdInnova S.A.
December 31, 2020 - October 16, 2025Executive responsible for all technical product development, architecture, methodology, operations, and infrastructure; led the engineering team, drove DevOps and agile practices, and collaborated with vendors to deliver customer-focused products and revenue growth.
Software Architecture Engineer at PagoNxt Banco Santander
December 31, 2023 - October 16, 2025Led architectural definition and evolution of Santander’s payments platform; designed a high-performance, reactive architecture using Kafka and RabbitMQ; integrated multiple databases and APIs for B2B and B2C clients; ensured AML compliance and full traceability.
Technical Lead at Smart Metering Implementation Project in Indra
December 31, 2025 - October 16, 2025Led the technical implementation of a Smart Metering solution with deep involvement in system architecture and microservices design; specialized in event-driven architectures using Kafka; managed complex platform integrations and MQTT-based communication to optimize performance and scalability.
Frontend Development Lead at Schneider Electric
January 1, 2024 - PresentLed frontend development for web and Windows applications using Angular (versions 12, 14, and 17); delivered high-performance, interactive graphical tools for circuit design; implemented canvas-based interfaces and XML export; used GoJS for rendering and Karma for automated testing.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007JSCP Java 6 at Sun Microsystem
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Scrum Master Certified at Scrum Alliance
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Bachelor of Computer Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007Bachelor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007Bachelor of Computer Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007Bachelor of Computer Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007Bachelor of Computer Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007Bachelor of Computer Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007Java 6 (JSCP) at Sun Microsystems
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Sun Microsystems Certified at Sun Microsystems
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Certified Scrum Master at Scrum Alliance
January 1, 2011 - October 16, 2025Qualifications
JSCP Java 6
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Scrum Master Certified
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011JSCP Java 6
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Scrum Master Certified
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Java 6 Certification (Sun Microsystems)
January 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025Scrum Master Certified
January 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025Java 6 Certification
January 1, 2009 - October 7, 2025Sun Microsystems Certified Scrum Master
January 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025Scrum Alliance Certified
January 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025Java 6
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Sun Microsystems Certified
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Scrum Master Certified
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Java 6 (JSCP)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Sun Microsystems Certified
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Certified Scrum Master
January 1, 2011 - October 16, 2025Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, Energy & Utilities, Retail, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Education, Media & Entertainment, Other
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