Senior Backend Developer specialized in PHP and Laravel, with extensive experience building and modernizing production systems. Strong background upgrading legacy platforms, including PHP migrations (7.2 → 8.x) and Laravel upgrades (6 → 10), improving performance, maintainability, and long-term sustainability.
Experienced in event-driven architectures, integrating Laravel services with Apache Kafka for asynchronous communication between distributed systems. Regularly involved in technical debt reduction, service refactoring, and delivery of new product features.
Additional experience with Node.js, Vue / Nuxt, Angular, Firebase, and Livewire, and familiarity with Google Cloud Platform, Docker, and Kubernetes for cloud-based deployments.
Work experience
- Development and maintenance of backend services built with Laravel in a distributed architecture.
- Integration of services with Apache Kafka for asynchronous event processing and inter-service communication.
- Led legacy system upgrades including PHP migrations (7.2 → 8.x) and framework upgrades from Laravel 6 to Laravel 10.
- Implemented an internationalization workflow integrating POEditor with automated synchronization in CI pipelines.
- Continuous refactoring and technical debt reduction to improve reliability and maintainability.
- Development of new product features and internal platform improvements.
- Development of internal platforms and client applications using Laravel, Angular, and Node.js.
- Lead developer for a cloud-based management platform for project tracking, task management, invoicing, and integrations with Google services.
- Built internal tools including office desk reservation systems, survey management platforms, and digital signature applications.
- Development and maintenance of WordPress and PrestaShop platforms including integrations with ERP systems.
- Deployment and infrastructure management using Google Cloud Platform.
Software Developer Intern
Mokaps
February 2016 - June 2016
Internship focused on developing and learning WordPress site building and customization.
Temporary position teaching music to 2nd and 3rd year secondary school students.
Guitar Teacher
Municipal Music Schools of Gran Canaria
September 2002 - June 2012
Guitar teacher across several municipal schools on the island (8 years in Mogán). Led and directed folk music groups, organized student events and concerts.
Skills
I already know
I want to learn
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Projects
Cloud-based management platform built for a marketing agency. Features project and task management with kanban boards, time tracking, invoicing, budget control, accounting software integration, and Google Calendar sync.
22office
January 2023 - February 2023
Internal web app for managing office desk reservations. Employees can book workstations via an interactive floor map, with dashboard views for office occupancy management.
22survey
September 2022 - October 2022
Platform for managing large-scale surveys with quota-based distribution. Supports external field interviewers, real-time quota tracking, and survey completion workflows.
22sign
February 2020 - May 2020
Digital document approval and signature platform. Allows staff to send engagement letters to clients for review and sign-off, with a dedicated client portal and admin dashboard for tracking document status.
22io
June 2019 - September 2019
HR management web app for tracking working hours, managing leave requests (holidays, sick days), and handling overtime. Built for internal use with role-based access for employees and managers.
Education
Higher Technician in Multiplatform Application Development (DAM)
Centro Internacional Politécnico (CIP)
September 2013 - June 2016
Advanced vocational training in software development.
