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Leonardo G.
Front-end UX Engineer

Laravel
Symfony
Sql
Javascript
Php
Redis
Amazon Aws
Jira
Docker Cloud
Bio

A System Analyst with over 15 years of experience in the technology sector, specializing in software architecture, application scalability, and system performance enhancement. Prominently recognized as a professional in DEVOPS, the focus involves integrating development and operations practices to streamline and optimize the software lifecycle. Possesses advanced proficiency in PHP, especially version 8.x, along with extensive expertise in a diverse array of technologies and methodologies.

These include MYSQL, Git, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB, and Shell Scripting frameworks such as Symfony, Silex, Yii, and Slim. Additional knowledge encompasses Memcached, SalesForce, Jira, Google Analytics, New Relic, Scrum, Kanban, Linux, and C. Prioritizes continuous learning and professional growth, valuing collaboration and mutual respect in the workplace.

  • PHP Senior Developer
    5/1/2020 - 11/1/2020

    Led the technical development team in creating an agile and secure fintech platform for facilitating cash withdrawals using credit cards. Focused on planning and implementing user-centric features while ensuring transaction security and data integrity. Monitored platform performance to maintain high availability and optimize performance metrics. Developed and maintained secure integrations with credit card service providers and banking institutions, leveraging continuous innovation to stay ahead in the competitive fintech landscape.

    Advanced proficiency in PHP 7.2 and extensive experience with frameworks such as Laravel and Symfony. Demonstrated solid understanding of JavaScript, MySQL, Git, and HTML5. Utilized Docker for containerization to enhance development workflows. Managed cloud infrastructure using the AWS Stack, including EC2, Load Balancer, Lambda, RDS, S3, and CloudWatch. Consistently employed Jira for project management and implemented agile methodologies with a strong emphasis on Scrum.

  • Tech Lead | PHP Senior Developer
    5/1/2020 - Present

    Supervision and technical leadership of the development team. Planned and implemented improvements to the platform, focusing on scalability, security, and system performance. Ensured the integrity and security of data from influencers and partner brands while continuously integrating with external systems and marketing tools. Continuously sought technological innovations to better serve the influencer market in Spain.

    Developed proficiency in PHP 7.2 and PHP 8. Utilized frameworks including Laravel, Symfony, and Lumen. Demonstrated expertise in JavaScript, MySQL, Git, HTML5, and CSS3. Gained extensive experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Utilized a broad range of AWS services including EC2, Load Balancer, Lambda, RDS, S3, and CloudWatch. Consistently used Jira for task management and applied agile methodologies such as Scrum.

  • Tech Lead | PHP Senior Developer
    12/1/2014 - Present

    Led a development team in enhancing and maintaining a search engine targeting low-cost airfares for approximately 2.5 million users monthly. Planned and executed upgrades to applications and infrastructure with a focus on performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Ensured system availability through diligent log monitoring and maintained the integrity of system integrations with partners. Designed and implemented new features to safeguard data integrity, information security, and scalability.

    Developed expertise in PHP versions 5 through 7.2, working extensively with frameworks such as Symfony, Silex, Laravel, CodeIgniter, Lumen, CakePHP, and Slim. Leveraged skills in C, JavaScript, MySQL, Memcached, Redis, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Git, ShellScript, HTML5, and CSS3. Utilized Docker and Kubernetes for container management and orchestration.

    Employed the AWS stack, including EC2, Load Balancer, AutoScaling, Elastic Cache, Lambda, SES, SNS, RDS, S3, SQS, CloudWatch, Route53, and CodeDeploy, effectively to manage cloud infrastructure. Developed a ticket alert system (API) and a module management system (Sysadmin). Orchestrated a seamless migration from MySQL to MongoDB. Integrated with external systems such as SalesForce, Mandrill, Mailchimp, Parse, Firebase, and Google Analytics.

    Monitored infrastructure using New Relic and managed development tasks and workflows via Jira, adhering strictly to agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. Possessed significant experience in managing and troubleshooting Linux environments.

  • Information Systems at Higher Education Center of Juiz de Fora / CESJF (PUC-MG)
    2005 - 2011

  • Information Security Management at Gama Filho University
    2011 - 2013

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