Leandro F.
Principal Engineer

Skills

Node.js

React Native

Javascript

Amazon Aws

React

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Bio

A self-taught developer with a focus on learning and creating high-quality products, possessing strong skills in comprehension, creativity, calmness, commitment, and curiosity. Specializes in planning and designing projects from inception, ensuring a thorough understanding of client requirements to deliver consistent solutions.

Experienced in various areas of technology, incorporating a creative mindset and strong communication abilities to discover, assist, and resolve challenges through innovative solutions. Career initiated in back-end development, primarily utilizing PHP, and later expanded to game development with C# (Unity3D), as well as the creation of hot-sites, websites, and systems leveraging Laravel. Other competencies include developing platforms with Node and Lambda Serverless, and maintaining websites in Python, coupled with substantial knowledge of microservices, Docker, and DevOps.

Front-end expertise encompasses work with React, Redux, AngularJS, CSS, and SASS across various websites and platforms, consistently employing responsive web design and optimal design patterns. Mobile development skills include proficiency in React-native and Ionic.

Additional experience extends to holding roles such as CTO, IT Manager, Scrum Master, and the co-leadership of technical teams.

Senior Frontend Developer
5/1/2018 - 9/1/2019

Specialized in front-end development with expertise in mobile development using React Native. Successfully prototyped various projects and assumed the role of Scrum Master, ensuring efficient project management and team collaboration. Gained extensive experience in back-end development utilizing Serverless and demonstrated strong proficiency in DevOps, with a focus on AWS.
Senior Full Stack Developer
1/1/2016 - 6/1/2017

Co-led the development of an e-learning platform, demonstrating technical leadership and project management skills. Focused on the development of augmented reality (AR) projects and games utilizing Unity with C#. Engaged in full stack development, effectively employing technologies such as React, Node.js, Laravel, CSS, HTML, MySQL, and JavaScript.
Senior Software Developer
4/1/2014 - 11/1/2015

Designed and developed an augmented reality project for multiple purposes using Unity with C#, as well as Java and Objective-C for mobile platforms. Achieved full stack development capabilities using Node.js and Laravel for backend processes, with CSS, HTML, JavaScript, and MySQL for frontend and database management. Developed and maintained multiple systems primarily utilizing PHP.
Software Engineer
8/1/2021 - 11/1/2022

Achieved expertise as a React Native tech leader, focusing on the development and architectural design of React.js applications. Developed robust, serverless applications using Node.js in conjunction with AWS Lambda, ensuring scalable and efficient server-side operations. Consistently applied best practices in software development while leading technical initiatives to advance project goals and outcomes.
CTO / Tech Lead / Software Engineer
10/1/2019 - 6/1/2021

Designed, architected, and developed the first version of Play2sell Go using a tech stack that included React Native (Expo), Node.js, React, and Angular. Spearheaded the new architecture and development for the second version of the product. Led a team comprising full stack engineers, QA professionals, designers, and third-party collaborators. Implemented DevOps practices on AWS, and managed CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. Made critical technical decisions to drive project success.
Mid Back-End Developer
1/1/2013 - 1/1/2014

Gained extensive experience in developing back-end websites utilizing PHP, with a strong focus on robust, scalable, and secure applications. Acquired advanced skills in frameworks such as Laravel and Symfony for efficient backend structures. Integrated MySQL and PostgreSQL for relational database management while ensuring optimized query performance. Used RESTful API design principles to create seamless integrations with front-end systems and third-party services. Mastered version control systems, specifically Git, to manage codebase changes collaboratively. Implemented continuous integration and deployment processes using tools such as Jenkins and Docker, ensuring smooth and automated deployments.
IT Manager, Jr Developer and Tester (Q.A.)
1/1/2011 - 1/1/2013

Developed extensive expertise in full stack development of websites using PHP, demonstrating the ability to manage an IT team of six members effectively. Conducted rigorous testing of websites using Selenium to ensure optimal user experience.