Camilo B.

About Me

Camilo boasts an impressive remote work history, having contributed to major platforms such as the esteemed NBC Olympics website. His commitment to staying up-to-date with industry advancements is commendable, while also dedicating attention to the acquisition of enduring skills, like Haskell. Furthermore, his noteworthy background showcases his adeptness at leading and nurturing compact development teams, as evidenced by his previous role as the CTO at a reputable outsourcing firm with a staff strength of 30, spanning across Ecuador, Colombia, and New York.

Frontend

Backend

Database

DevOps

Other

Symfony Drupal 8 Drupal 7 SASS Haskell

Work history

Toptal
CMS Screener
2016 - Present (9 years)
, Remote
  • Conducted applicant interviews within the Drupal specialization.

  • Developed novel tests and assignments to facilitate screening of Drupal developers.

Hintd
Chief Engineer
2016 - Present (9 years)
, Remote
  • Executed a comprehensive overhaul, successfully harmonizing the back-end programming with the enhanced appearance of the website.

  • Oversaw the development of new features, contributing significantly to the decision-making process.

  • Managed the development aspect of the project, encompassing the coordination of tasks for fellow developers.

  • Implemented bespoke logging and background procedures to proficiently manage intricate components of the project, while simultaneously generating insightful reports essential for informed decision-making purposes.

  • Successfully mitigated a severe DDoS attack by skillfully implementing robust security measures that efficiently halted the malicious onslaught.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Amazon S3 (AWS S3) AlgoliaMongoDBLaravel
Facilitario
Designer and Sole Developer
2016 - Present (9 years)
, Remote
  • Developed a pioneering method for streamlining activity organization designed specifically for workshops.

  • I developed UX wireframes for all pages within the website and created visual designs to be implemented as the final product.

  • Collaborated closely with an esteemed Ecuadorian human rights institution in order to efficiently incorporate preliminary content.

Drupal 8
Appnovation
Senior Drupal Back-end Developer
2014 - 2015 (1 year)
, Remote
  • I have successfully collaborated on multiple Drupal-based projects for esteemed clients such as Pfizer and the Red Cross.

  • Developed bespoke Drupal modules to efficiently manage targeted functionalities, including the implementation of a "save for later" feature for forms.

  • Implemented extensive customizations to optimize the functionality of the Entity Forms module.

Code and Theory
Senior Developer, Tech Lead
2013 - 2015 (2 years)
, Remote
  • I have contributed to the development of large-scale websites to cater to global audiences, including the largest project (NBC Olympics) that managed a visitor count exceeding one billion within a time frame of less than a month.

  • Managed and guided a team of skilled developers in successfully executing the development and implementation of the San Francisco travel website.

  • Successfully executed a sophisticated Drupal migration project, encompassing the seamless transition of the Golf Channel site while ensuring seamless content importation of a substantial volume of articles.

  • Successfully addressed numerous challenges related to load testing for high-traffic websites by employing advanced tools like New Relic.

  • Collaboratively engaged with esteemed teams representing prominent companies such as Google, Adobe, Akamai, and Acquia.

Leyes del Ecuador
Sole Developer
2012 - 2013 (1 year)
, Remote
  • Developed an iOS application designed to showcase the legislative framework of Ecuador.

  • Developed a "virtual corkboard" feature for capturing notes from legal texts, showcasing skeuomorphic graphics and animations for enhanced user experience.

  • Implemented in-app purchases to unlock additional legal content within the application.

Jobsity
CTO
2011 - 2015 (4 years)
, Remote
  • Contributed to the remarkable expansion of the company, elevating the workforce from a limited size to a robust team of over four dozen professionals.

  • Implemented robust processes and tailored systems to optimize recruitment and onboarding procedures for developers. Actively contributed to the professional advancement of numerous highly skilled individuals.

  • Developed an advanced candidate tracking system integrated with Drupal framework.

  • Collaborated with numerous clients predominantly in the United States and Canada, delivering exceptional outcomes on prominent projects like the NBC Olympics website.

Pricetag
Co-founder, Architect, Lead Developer
2011 - 2014 (3 years)
, Remote
  • Developed and implemented the complete back-end infrastructure of the application while also proficiently coding significant portions of its front-end.

  • Provided guidance to collaboratively-engaged developers, guaranteeing the creation of a resilient codebase for the project.

Funny Garbage
Senior Developer
2011 - 2012 (1 year)
, Remote
  • Successfully implemented and enhanced the functional capabilities for a Sesame Street branded social network catering to the unique needs of military families.

  • Successfully transferred the company website to the Drupal platform, encompassing an extensive portfolio section.

GoalQuest
Senior Developer
2007 - 2013 (6 years)
, Remote
  • I have been responsible for the development of numerous fundamental components within a custom PHP framework that was constructed from the ground up, notably including a highly intricate and adaptable "list view" component.

  • Developed and deployed feature sets catering to a substantial user base within the education sector.

Online Freelance Agency
Independent Developer
2006 - 2008 (2 years)
, Remote
  • Attained impeccable scores across all assigned projects.

  • I have actively contributed to several diverse projects, notably engaging in the development of an intriguing script aimed at parsing poker game logs for PokerStars.com, efficiently extracting pivotal game information.

  • Implemented numerous functionalities for the MetroLyrics.com website, including a script to prevent copy/paste actions and an array of embeddable widgets.

Mushoq
Developer
2005 - 2006 (1 year)
, Remote
  • I have contributed to numerous notable projects based in Ecuador.

  • Developed a highly scalable search algorithm for a prominent newspaper site, housing a vast collection of over 100k articles, resulting in a significant reduction in search times from exceeding a minute to well within a second.

Tanzanite Foundation
Developer
Present (2025 years)
, Remote
  • Created a Contacts application utilizing the .NET framework.

  • Developed an intricate search page integrated with customized filtering options for efficient contact categorization.

Showcase

Facilitario
  • Facilitario is a personal project aimed at enabling quick generation of workshops using pre-existing activities.

  • The activities are contributed by reputable organizations in human rights and education fields.

  • Though under development, it contains substantial content and has been valuable in creating workshops relevant to the Ecuador 2016 earthquake.

Leyes del Ecuador para iOS
  • An iOS application, Leyes del Ecuador, designed for iPad and iPhone, provides a collection of Ecuadorian legislation.

  • It includes a unique 'virtual corkboard' feature that allows users to save articles as notes and share them effortlessly via email.

  • As of January 2016, the app has achieved over 30,000 downloads and consistently secured the #1 position in the Ecuadorian App Store.

Acquia Grand Master Certification
  • Certified by the official Drupal organization

  • First recipient from Latin America, excluding Brazil

  • Acquired Acquia Grand Master Certification

Top 3% Overall in Stack Overflow
  • User frequently utilizes Stack Overflow

  • Consistently earns significant points on the platform

  • Ranked in the top 3% of users overall on Stack Overflow

NBC Olympics Site
  • Contributed to a high-traffic website in 2014, overseeing the operation and customization of the 'Olympic Zone' functionality

  • Conducted in-depth analysis and customization of Drupal's boot process to ensure accurate URL recognition and seamless navigation

  • Resolved numerous complex challenges effectively throughout the project

Education

Education
Systems Engineer Degree in Computer Engineering (Cum Laude; Minor subject in Mathematics)
Universidad San Francisco de Quito
2004 - 2009 (5 years)