Daniel P.

About Me

Expert Software Engineer with +13 years of experience in full-stack web development using PHP for backend and Javascript with React.js/Apollo GraphQL for frontend. Demonstrated background working in multiple industries and technologies, including a Sass platform for POS systems, e-commerce websites, microservices architecture portals, system integration of applications, or Drupal-based websites. Daniel has a great sense of perceiving and interpreting user experience, capable of setting up continuous integration processes while developing applications.

AI, ML & LLM

Frontend

Backend

Database

Workflow

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Software Engineer
2020 - Present (5 years)
Remote
  • Create and develop innovative software solutions for different clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participate in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

Log(N)
Log(N)
Senior Software Engineer
2020 - 2020
San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Worked on the development of Revinate, a software platform that monitors online guest reviews and social media mentions of hotel properties, restaurants, and brands.

  • Acted as Senior Full Stack Development, working with React JS and Apollo GraphQL, also maintaining a couple of tools for the Data Integrations Team.

  • Maintained the company's Conductor & Emissary platforms, providing the Data Integrations team a tool they can use to oversee the data transformations that occur throughout the data pipeline, prior to executing ML algorithms with it.

Avantica
Avantica
Senior PHP Developer
2018 - 2020 (2 years)
San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Maintained and developed Appetize's Advanced Ordering System, including API's, a Preorders Portal based in React JS.

  • Supported Activate's iOS mobile team in troubleshooting bugs related to the PHP Checkout API.

  • Developed a SPA in React.js to allow customers to place orders in advance for concerts and other events., working on the new generation SPA UI for Connect Enterprise, a project for Disney.

Global Alliance Services CR
Global Alliance Services CR
Senior PHP Developer
2017 - 2017
San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Designed scalable applications and implemented back-end components, connecting the application with other (often third-party) web services.

  • Maintained and developed new features for existing websites of a telecommunications company.

  • Collaborated with the engineering team base on multiple locations, taking projects from requirements to production.

Freelance Consultant
Freelance Consultant
Senior Software Engineer
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
Remote
  • Acted as a software consultant for Netmidas, a series of interactive media that show traffic accident risks in every city including map of accident hotspots, riskiest days, and analysis of effectiveness of traffic calming measures.

  • Worked on the development of applications for Mind Geek and other clients from United States and Canada.

  • Upgrade original software products based on new technology. Involved in the overall planning, organizing, and execution of organizations’ technology functions.

Ex2 Outcoding
Ex2 Outcoding
Senior PHP Developer
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Outsourced resource for Publishers Clearing House a NY-based direct marketing company that markets merchandise and magazine subscriptions with sweepstakes and prize-based games.

  • Developed and maintained backend features for online games offered by PCH.

  • Integrated the application with the company’s Web Services and systems. Performed backend work based on the Laravel PHP Framework.

The Hangar Interactive
The Hangar Interactive
Senior PHP Developer
2016 - 2016
Remote
  • Worked on the development of the official Web Site for Watford Football Club, an English Premier League club recently promoted from second division.

  • Participated in code reviews with peers and responded to trouble/support calls for application while in production.

  • Took part of the analyzing phase, projecting phase, and development of some of the projects of this company.

SDC Media Inc.
SDC Media Inc.
Senior PHP Developer
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Remote
  • Worked on maintaining a Swingers Social Network and Dating Application for the company.

  • Worked on improving application performance and implementing new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

  • Ensured a good data flow between databases and the back-end system.

Intertec International
Intertec International
Senior PHP Developer
2014 - 2015 (1 year)
Costa Rica
  • Worked on the development of custom web solutions for enterprise clients using Kohana MVC Framework, ExtJS, and Oracle 10g.

  • Maintained a legacy Configuration Management Web Application for an American multinational financial services company.

  • Closely collaborated with the client in the analysis of improvements of the project in production status.

Castro Group C.A.
Castro Group C.A.
Project Lead
2014 - 2014
Costa Rica
  • Assembled a team of developers and web designers to start working on what is now known as www.navicu.com, a travel platform.

  • Set the direction for the team during project work and developed a project plan to ensure success.

  • Tested product prototypes and identified potential risks, documenting progress to communicate with the team and key stakeholders.

Freelancer
Freelancer
Web Developer
2013 - 2014 (1 year)
Valencia, Venezuela
  • Develop and design website pages and digital product applications for multiple clients.

  • Provided support and maintenance for web products and applications, closely collaborating with distributed teams.

  • Analyzed requirements and provided suggestions for new software solutions.

Indexa IT Solutions
Indexa IT Solutions
Project Manager / Full-Stack Web Developer
2010 - 2013 (3 years)
Valencia, Venezuela
  • Managed a team of developers and designers working for custom projects upon the request of our clients.

  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to actively review website performance

  • Wrote, customized, and debugged web applications and software with maximum accuracy using multiple technologies.

Espacio Digital C.A
Espacio Digital C.A
Full Stack Web Developer
2008 - 2009 (1 year)
Valencia, Venezuela
  • Developed customized web applications and software solutions for local clients.

  • Ensured visual and design integrity of websites, assisting with the maintenance and development of websites using multiple frameworks.

  • Closely collaborated with designers, engineers, and product managers to update and develops custom database driven websites.

Centro de Capacitación Profesional Caribbean
Centro de Capacitación Profesional Caribbean
Web Development Instructor
2007 - 2008 (1 year)
Valencia, Venezuela
  • Lead instruction on Web Development and other technology topics on different technologies.

  • Supported the students' learning and growth in the program by creating a positive learning environment.

  • Create a curriculum based on student feedback and statistical data on evolving trends in the industry.

Showcase

Senior Full Stack Development - Revinate
Senior Full Stack Development - Revinate
  • Revinate enables hoteliers to transform guest data into revenue.

  • Revinate Marketing and Guest Feedback empower hoteliers to make smarter decisions and increase direct revenue.

  • Revinate helps hotels understand guest data for personalized experiences and long-term customer relationships.

Senior Full Stack Developer  - Appetize
Senior Full Stack Developer - Appetize
  • Appetize is a leading enterprise cloud POS and management platform trusted by high-volume businesses.

  • The project evolved from a PHP-based foundation to a Microservice Architecture with sub-products including Appetize Suites.

  • Developed a React.js SPA for customer order placement, specifically for Connect Enterprise and Disney.

Senior PHP Developer - Net Midas
Senior PHP Developer - Net Midas
  • IJT Direct specializes in alternative inkjets and toners, expanding into a full range of IT hardware, software, and peripheral solutions.

  • As a senior PHP Developer, the role involved developing a new e-commerce solution using Symfony Framework and MySQL, addressing a backlog of months-long features.

  • The developer implemented workflow improvements and a promotional code engine to streamline the project.

Education

Education
Introduction to Android Application Development, CAVEDATOS, Caracas, Venezuela; Google WebMaster Tools Seminar, UNITEC, Valencia, Venezuela; Intermediate Java Training, San Francisco de Heredia, Costa Rica; Intensive iOS Application Development Training, Universidad Cenfotec.
Certifications
Bachelor in Computer Science
Bachelor in Computer Science
Universidad de Carabobo – Venezuela