Galo – React, Django, Python
Galo is a Full-Stack Developer specializing in React, Node.js, and Python, with production experience across Django, Next.js, and AWS. His work is frontend-leaning, while maintaining solid backend fundamentals, particularly in ORM performance optimization and advanced TypeScript usage. He is comfortable building and scaling production systems across the full stack. Galo has experience delivering modern web applications across different domains and collaborating closely with product teams. He takes a pragmatic approach to validating requirements and priorities before implementation. Alongside his development work, he also has teaching experience, reflecting strong communication and mentoring skills.
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Senior Software Engineer
Internal platform developed to manage workforce operations including billable hours tracking, PTO management, employee performance metrics, and operational dashboards.
- Designed backend services using Django supporting employee metrics, PTO workflows, and billable hours tracking;
- Implemented role-based access control for administrators, managers, and employees;
- Built React dashboards for workforce analytics and operational insights;
- Implemented approval workflows for PTO and performance review processes;
- Designed data flows supporting operational reporting and productivity monitoring.
Senior Software Engineer
Web platform developed for an American school to manage event scheduling, facility requests, maintenance coordination, and operational approval workflows.
- Developed backend services using Node.js to manage event scheduling, approval workflows, and facility coordination;
- Implemented role-based access control for administrators, staff members, and maintenance teams;
- Built interfaces enabling staff to create, approve, and manage events;
- Integrated workflows connecting event scheduling with maintenance requests and resource allocation;
- Added notification mechanisms supporting operational coordination.
Senior Full stack Engineer
Rebuilt a law firm’s website using Sitecore XM Cloud and Next.js to improve performance, accessibility, and marketing capabilities.
- Contributed to the initial project setup and architecture using Next.js and Sitecore XM Cloud;
- Developed a high-performance web application and implemented custom search functionality;
- Built portfolio generation features supporting DOC and PDF exports and additional profile features for lawyers;
- Developed new features and enhancements while performing bug fixing and issue triage;
- Participated in client demos and project progress presentations.
Senior Software Engineer
Configuration platform used within a core banking ecosystem to manage enumeration values and operational parameters across multiple financial institutions.
- Developed backend services using Node.js, enabling configurable banking data structures across multiple client institutions;
- Implemented APIs allowing dynamic configuration of enumeration values used by banking systems;
- Integrated backend services with Java Spring Boot core banking systems;
- Supported integrations with React web applications and React Native mobile apps consuming financial APIs;
- Contributed to backend workflows supporting financial transaction configuration.
Senior Front-end (Fullstack Collab)
A U.S. technology company that provides machine vision technology, electronic security solutions, and industrial barcode reader devices used to automate manufacturing and logistics processes.
- Contributed to the initial project setup and collaborated on architecture with backend teams;
- Participated in the full migration from the legacy Sitecore platform to Sitecore XM Cloud + Next.js;
- Developed new features for the website, including support and product-related functionality;
- Performed bug triage and issue resolution during development;
- Participated in demos and supported the project through release to production.
Senior Back-End Developer
A platform for managing end-to-end customer experiences across digital and physical environments, providing real-time APIs to connect systems, manage event registrations, track user interactions, and integrate third-party services.
- Implemented backend services supporting API integrations across multiple external systems;
- Optimized SQL queries and database performance for high-load systems processing large volumes of interaction data;
- Rebuilt the Docker-based development environment, significantly improving development speed and modularity;
- Contributed to backend workflows responsible for tracking customer activities and event interactions across connected applications.
Senior Full-Stack Developer
A content platform used by the marketing engineering team to manage and deliver internationalized documentation and developer resources across multiple regions and frontend applications.
- Implemented backend integrations using Django and Wagtail to support content workflows and publishing pipelines;
- Built GraphQL integrations enabling frontend applications to query structured marketing content;
- Contributed to internationalization features allowing the platform to serve multiple markets and languages;
- Integrated backend services with Next.js frontend applications used for global marketing websites (Legacy project migration);
- Supported improvements to system reliability and content delivery workflows.
Middle Software Engineer
An automotive marketplace platform for publishing and searching vehicle listings, supporting thousands of listings and search queries from potential buyers.
- Developed Node.js services supporting search indexing pipelines and data synchronization workflows between listing services and search APIs;
- Implemented backend integrations between Laravel services and external APIs.