Engineering Manager

🇲🇽 Director of engineering for digital agencies in the US and with 25+ years of hands-on engineering experience living in Mexico City.

🔭 I’m currently working on projects that leverage PHP, Drupal 7, 8, 9, 10+, React.js, Node, Vue.js, Symfony, WordPress, Shopify, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, RDBMS, SQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Redis, Memcached, Elasticsearch, Solr, Apache, Nginx, Docker, Kubernetes, Multicloud, AWS, Azure, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, Jira, Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator (are you still reading this?)

🌱 I’m currently learning Web3, DAO, Solidify Blockchain, Ethereum, Artificial Intelligence.

👯 I’m looking to collaborate on any engineering projects that can help the world or advance the human experience.

💬 Ask me about my journey from the small yet ambitious country of Costa Rica to the tech industry in the US and back to Mexico City.

⚧️️ Pronouns: He / Him. I identify as an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. You can be youself around me.

🌮 Fun fact: Rob is a nickname, my full name is Roberto, but that reminds me of the taco shops in San Diego, CA so I go by Rob.

Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $150,000

Hourly rate: $80

Nationality: 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Residency: 🇲🇽 Mexico

Experience

Director of Engineering

Zivtech

2023 - 2024

Led global engineering operations, focusing on scalable, distributed systems using AWS Lambda and Azure Functions. Set and communicated technical priorities aligned with organizational goals, ensuring robust system architecture and efficient resource allocation. Managed and mentored a diverse team, emphasizing best practices in distributed system design and cloud-native development. Oversaw the architecture and development of microservices and serverless solutions, optimizing system performance and scalability. Enhanced service delivery through CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Gitlab, Github, Pantheon, Acquia) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Achieved a 20% increase in project delivery speed and a 15% improvement in customer satisfaction by streamlining development processes and improving system reliability.

Director of Engineering

Phase2 Technology

2021 - 2023

Directed global operations with a focus on architecting distributed systems to enhance performance and scalability. Coordinated with analysts to implement best practices for system design and performance optimization, driving efficiency in distributed architectures. Managed a team of 50+ engineers, aligning technical strategies with business objectives and fostering a culture of innovation. Implemented scalable solutions and strategies to handle increasing project complexity and client demands, leading to a 30% increase in project delivery efficiency. Integrated distributed databases and APIs, enhancing system interoperability and resilience. Promoted continuous improvement, achieving a 25% boost in annual recurring revenue through high-quality, scalable solutions.

Global Delivery Manager

Phase2 Technology

2016 - 2021

Managed and grew a distributed team of engineers, focusing on designing high-availability systems and scalable architectures. Acted as an Architect and Senior Fullstack Engineer, leading the development of distributed web applications. Developed and implemented best practices for system architecture, including containerization, microservices, and distributed data management. Utilized Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform to create scalable, fault-tolerant systems. Ensured team productivity and adherence to coding standards, resulting in robust, scalable solutions aligned with best practices.

Senior Web Engineer

Achieve Internet

2009 - 2016

Integrated complex CMS, ERP, and CRM systems with a focus on distributed architecture to enhance client operations and user experiences. Bridged technical and sales teams to deliver precise project scoping and accurate estimates, improving system design and client satisfaction. Specialized in large-scale integrations and system architecture, ensuring seamless and scalable solutions for high-demand applications.

Other experience

Multiple

2001 - 2009

From 2001 to 2009, I developed a robust career in software development and engineering, beginning in Costa Rica. As a Drupal Evangelist and Entrepreneur. I specialized in enterprise-level solutions, ERP and CRM integrations, and played a key role in increasing sales by providing quick and accurate RFPs. My leadership included managing multi-national teams, facilitating communication, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. At ExcelSoftsources, I further honed my skills in team coordination, code optimization, and large-scale CMS development, consistently driving business growth and operational efficiency. During my tenure at Open Source Consulting, PHPBeast.net, and TecnoMercadeo Latinoamericano I led teams to build high-demand web applications, integrated third-party APIs, and optimized development processes, enhancing both team performance and client satisfaction. Throughout my career, I have been deeply involved in community growth, leading local meetups, and workshops, and mentoring young developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

api

computer-science

css

engineer

engineering-manager

graphql

javascript

node

nosql

php

python

react

sql

tech-lead

typescript

english

spanish

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