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Santiago – Node.js, AWS, Typescript, experts in Lemon.io

Santiago

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Full-stack Web Developer|Senior

Santiago – Node.js, AWS, Typescript

Santiago is a senior full-stack engineer with strong, hands-on experience in Node.js, React, Next.js, TypeScript, and AWS. He has led teams and designed scalable platforms in healthcare, fintech, and B2B, showing solid problem-solving skills and pragmatic decision-making. He communicates clearly, explains his reasoning well, and works collaboratively with a low-ego attitude. He is proactive about improving team processes and adopting new tools, including AI-assisted development

6 years of commercial experience in
Fintech
Healthtech
Pharmaceutics
Venture capital
Veterinary services
B2B
SaaS
Software development
Main technologies
Node.js
5 years
AWS
3 years
Typescript
5 years
Next.js
3 years
React
5 years
Tailwind CSS
4 years
Additional skills
Express.js
Redis
SQL
Supabase
React Native
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Possible
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Experience Highlights

Tech Lead, Senior Full-Stack Developer
Jan 2025 - Ongoing10 months
Project Overview

B2B marketplace connecting veterinary clinics with pharmaceutical vendors in the USA, replacing a legacy Visual Basic + Access workflow with a centralized, modern web platform for pricing and purchasing.

Responsibilities:
  • Led the migration from a legacy Visual Basic + Access system to a modern web platform.​
  • Designed and implemented the frontend and backend architecture using Next.js, Prisma, and PostgreSQL.​
  • Built a data ingestion pipeline to normalize legacy Excel/Access datasets.​
  • Imported external datasets from multiple vendors and consolidated them into a unified product catalog.
  • Implemented data analytics workflows to generate reports and dashboards for pricing, sales, and product performance.
  • Exposed analytics data through secure APIs for internal stakeholders.
  • Developed core product flows in Next.js, including vendor catalogs, pricing logic, and ordering.​
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to translate complex business rules into scalable product features.​
  • Set up CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure using Vercel, Docker, and AWS services.​
  • Optimized database schema and queries to improve pricing and product performance.​
  • Mentored developers and established code quality and architectural standards.
Project Tech stack:
Next.js
Vercel
PostgreSQL
Prisma
Node.js
Supabase
Tech lead, Back-End Architect
Jul 2023 - Jan 20251 year 6 months
Project Overview

Backend platform for a neurostimulation device focused on improving sleep quality. The system supports device communication, user management, subscriptions, and data processing at scale.

Responsibilities:
  • Designed the backend architecture and AWS infrastructure from scratch.
  • Implemented Terraform-based infrastructure for ECS, RDS, S3, and networking.
  • Built a TypeScript Express API with Prisma and PostgreSQL (partitioned tables).
  • Implemented background workers using BullMQ to offload heavy processing.
  • Integrated third-party APIs for subscriptions and user management.
  • Set up CI/CD pipelines and Dockerized the entire system.
  • Wrote Unit and integration tests to ensure system reliability and scalability
Project Tech stack:
Node.js
AWS
Amazon ECS
Amazon RDS
Amazon S3
Terraform
Redis
Docker
Express.js
Prisma
Senior Full-Stack Developer
Sep 2022 - Jan 20234 months
Project Overview

Financial platform modernization project focused on improving performance and maintainability.

Responsibilities:
  • Refactored and migrated a legacy Laravel backend to Node.js.
  • Improved system performance and stability through targeted refactors.
  • Conducted code reviews and enforced best practices.
  • Mentored junior developers during the migration process.
Project Tech stack:
React
Node.js
Typescript
Tech Lead
Dec 2021 - Nov 202210 months
Project Overview

Backend system for a veterinary appointment scheduling and health data management application.

Responsibilities:
  • Designed backend architecture and AWS infrastructure.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
  • Debugged and resolved performance and reliability issues.
  • Provided technical guidance to junior developers during development.
Project Tech stack:
Node.js
Express.js
Typescript
AWS
PostgreSQL
Prisma
Terraform
Back-End Developer
Jan 2021 - Jun 20214 months
Project Overview

Backend system for a drug data management platform used to handle pharmaceutical information and structured medical datasets. The application supports data processing, validation, and API-based access to drug-related data.

Responsibilities:
  • Developed backend features using Nest.js and TypeScript.
  • Implemented and maintained REST APIs for structured drug data access.
  • Worked with PostgreSQL to ensure data consistency and performance.
  • Wrote unit tests to improve reliability and prevent regressions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver features aligned with business requirements.
Project Tech stack:
Node.js
Typescript
Nest.js
PostgreSQL
Microsoft Azure

Education

2021
Computer Science
Bachellor

Languages

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