I'm Bruno Genaro, a Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead with over 17 years of experience, specializing in JavaScript, React, TypeScript, Next.js and Node. I love delivering fast, scalable applications and mentoring distributed teams across the US, LATAM, and India. My work ranges from performance tuning and architecture to content consolidation and API integration. I thrive on building reliable front-end systems, reusable components, and data-driven experiences that boost revenue and user satisfaction.

Bruno Genaro

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I'm Bruno Genaro, a Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead with over 17 years of experience, specializing in JavaScript, React, TypeScript, Next.js and Node. I love delivering fast, scalable applications and mentoring distributed teams across the US, LATAM, and India. My work ranges from performance tuning and architecture to content consolidation and API integration. I thrive on building reliable front-end systems, reusable components, and data-driven experiences that boost revenue and user satisfaction.

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I’m Bruno Genaro, a Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead with over 17 years of experience, specializing in JavaScript, React, TypeScript, Next.js and Node. I love delivering fast, scalable applications and mentoring distributed teams across the US, LATAM, and India.

My work ranges from performance tuning and architecture to content consolidation and API integration. I thrive on building reliable front-end systems, reusable components, and data-driven experiences that boost revenue and user satisfaction.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Engineering Manager / Tech Lead at Sonesta Hotels
May 1, 2022 - Present
Lead a web and mobile development team of over 10 developers across the USA, Latin America, and India. Used modern web stacks including React, Gatsby, Netlify, and headless Drupal CMS. Ensured compliance with privacy standards through Osano and OneTrust. Managed deployments and workflows via Azure DevOps and JIRA. Reduced Netlify bill by 50% through React code optimization. Integrated Customer Data Platform and GAPI API to create a single source of truth backend facilitating communication with Drupal, Synxis, TokenEx, and other systems. Aligned technical solutions with business goals to deliver secure, scalable, and user-friendly experiences.
Senior Software Engineer / Consultant at Grainger | Industrial Supply - MRO Products, Equipment and Tools
May 1, 2023 - September 3, 2025
Played a key role in rebuilding the front end of the Registration web app using React and TypeScript best practices. Refactored and created abstractions for reusable React components to facilitate integration of the Grainger Design System with React Hook Form and Yup validation. Implemented React Query for asynchronous API calls, improving codebase readability and maintainability. Led weekly pair programming sessions to promote best practices in React, TypeScript, React Hook Forms, React Query, and NextAuth.
Senior Software Engineer at Forecastr | Forecast Your Expenses with Confidence
May 1, 2022 - September 3, 2025
Introduced and implemented TypeScript in an existing React web app to enforce strong typing for robustness and scalability. Developed unit tests using Jest and React Testing Library. Introduced and implemented end-to-end tests using Cypress.io. Created and maintained database schemas with Prisma.io and developed Node.js endpoints to consume data from PostgreSQL. Interviewed and onboarded multiple developers, fostering a collaborative environment.
Senior Frontend Developer at Woz U | Tech-Based Higher Education
November 1, 2020 - September 3, 2025
Mentored and coached junior developers in VS Code, Git workflows, ReactJS/Redux best practices, and architecture design. Contributed to the improvement and bug fixes of an education platform focused on disrupting education through Education-as-a-Service called Exeter LMS.
Senior Software Engineer at Cisco | Networking, Cloud, and Cybersecurity Solutions
November 1, 2020 - September 3, 2025
Created the Webex Marketplace (App Hub) to increase customer engagement with Webex Collaboration apps. Developed key features for Webex Teams enterprise collaboration app. Developed the new Developer Portal focusing on UI/UX and integration. Developed Blog and API changelog features within the Developer Portal for developer accessibility.
Fullstack Engineer at Concepta | Renowned Tech Agency - Mobile & App Development
May 1, 2016 - September 3, 2025
Managed the front-end team focusing on workflows and best practices. Developed multiple native mobile applications for Android and iOS using Appcelerator Titanium and Alloy framework. Maintained mid to large-scale JavaScript applications using BackboneJS and AngularJS. Implemented new workflow processes using GruntJS, Sass, and JavaScript linters.
Tech Lead (Front-End and Mobile Focus) at Sonesta International Hotels
November 1, 2022 - November 9, 2025
Directed a distributed team of 12 engineers across US, LATAM, and India. Led the optimization and refactor of React hooks and components, reducing build size and bandwidth usage by ~40%, and significantly lowering hosting costs. Integrated GraphQL APIs across Drupal CMS, Synxis, and TokenEx via CDP/GAPI, creating a single source of truth for booking and customer data. Migrated and consolidated content from multiple Drupal websites into a single centralized instance at sonesta.com, unifying all hotel properties under one platform. This improved UI/UX consistency and increased online booking revenue by ~23%.
Consultant Senior Front-End Engineer at HPE - Hewlett Packard Enterprise
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Contributed to HPE GreenLake Test Drive and Private Cloud Enterprise platforms, building responsive, enterprise-grade UIs with React, TypeScript, and Grommet (HPE Design System). Developed and standardized reusable UI components aligned with the HPE Design System, ensuring accessibility (WCAG) and consistency across multiple products. Enhanced performance of customer-facing dashboards, reducing load times by ~25% and improving usability for enterprise clients. Integrated React frontend with REST/GraphQL APIs, enabling real-time cloud resource provisioning and monitoring.
Consultant Senior Front-End Engineer at Grainger Industrial Supply
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Rebuilt Registration web app using React, Next.js, and TypeScript, increasing registration completion by ~15%. Refactored and created an abstraction for reusable React Components, facilitating the integration of Grainger Design System form elements with React Hook Form and Yup validation. Implemented React Query for API state management, reducing error rates and support tickets by 20%. Facilitated pair programming and code reviews, improving team adoption of best practices and reducing defects by 15%.
Consultant Senior Software Engineer at Forecastr
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Introduced TypeScript into the React codebase, cutting runtime bugs by 25%. Built automated test suites with unit tests (React Testing Library and Jest) and end-to-end tests using Cypress, reducing QA cycles. Designed Prisma database schemas and developed Node.js endpoints, improving data reliability for hundreds of users. Onboarded and mentored 5+ developers, reducing ramp-up time by 40%.
Consultant Senior Front-End Engineer at Woz U
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Mentored junior developers in React/Redux, Git, and architecture; improved Exeter LMS platform stability and usability for thousands of students worldwide.
Senior Software Engineer at Cisco Systems (Webex)
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Built the Webex App Hub and contributed to the Webex Teams enterprise collaboration app; helped drive adoption. Developed Cisco Developer Portal with React/Node.js, reducing third-party onboarding by 30%.
Consultant Lead Senior Software Engineer at CNCMachines.com
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Led rebuilding of the platform; oversaw database design (MySQL/PostgreSQL), back-end and front-end architecture; improved development workflow and coding standards, reducing release time by ~40%. Optimized queries and API structure, boosting performance by ~30% and improving UX for buyers and sellers.
Consultant Senior Front-End Engineer at PhotoDay
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Built the Galleries and Studio web apps using React, Redux, and Redux-Saga; served thousands of photographers and clients.
FullStack Engineer at Concepta
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Delivered iOS/Android apps with Appcelerator Titanium; implemented Grunt, Sass, and linters, reducing build times from 1 hour to under 10 minutes.
Founder at FasTix
December 1, 2023 - November 9, 2025
Founder; built ticketing platform scaling to 20k tickets/month sold, one of Brazil’s fastest-growing independent ticketing services.
Founder at FitHub
July 1, 2022 - November 9, 2025
Founder; fitness subscription app; onboarded 3 fitness influencers and launched with 300+ workouts in under 6 months.

Education

Information Systems at Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba
January 1, 2009 - December 1, 2011
Information Systems at UNIMEP - Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba
January 1, 2009 - December 1, 2011

Qualifications

Public Speaker: Dicas de como evoluir profissionalmente como Desenvolvedor Web DEVPIRA
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Public Speaker: Full JAM Stack React Developer OrlandoJS Meetup
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Public Speaker: Renderizando componentes React no servidor Front In Sampa Brazil
May 1, 2017 - May 1, 2017
Public Speaker: Server-Side Rendering with ReactJS Jazzcon.Tech
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2017
Public Speaker: Universal ReactJS Little Rock Tech Fest
February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2017
Public Speaker: Improving your Sublime Text 3 workflow Front End Devs Orlando
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics