Rodolfo Guluarte

rodo@guluarte.com

Professional Summary

Seasoned Full-Stack Engineer with 10+ years of experience building scalable web applications. Expert in modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems and cloud-native architectures. Combines leadership in complex projects with hands-on expertise in AI/ML integration, performance optimization, and full-stack development.

Main Technologies

• JavaScript/TypeScript: 10+ years
• React: 7+ years
• Node.js/PHP: 8+ years
• AWS/Cloud: 6+ years
  

Technical Toolkit

• Frontend: React, Next.js, Remix, Redux, Tailwind
• Backend: Node.js, Express, Python, REST/GraphQL
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB
• DevOps: AWS, Docker, CI/CD
• Testing: Cypress, Jest, Playwright

Experience

Sr Full-stack Engineer | HaleLabs

July 2024 – Present

Managed full-stack development across diverse client projects, utilizing a wide range of technologies to deliver effective solutions.

Notable Projects:

• AI Chat Application

• Architected and developed a scalable AI chat application using Laravel, Vue.js, and Redis.
• Implemented real-time communication features and robust error handling mechanisms.
• Designed and integrated chat history management system.

• Automated Article Generation and Publishing App

• Developed a Next.js application integrating Notion databases, OpenAI for content generation, and WordPress publishing.
• Implemented custom API integrations and automated workflows for content creation/distribution.

• PETA’s VeganStart App Upgrade

• Enhanced mobile app with advanced search algorithms and user-contributed product features.
• Ensured seamless integration of new features within the existing architecture.

• AI-Powered Health Analytics Platform

• Developed a cutting-edge platform using Flutter, Django, Celery, Python, and Vertex AI to optimize user health through AI-driven insights.
• Integrated predictive analytics for early condition prevention.

• AI Career Quiz Project

• Built a career recommendation web app with React, Next.js, and generative AI for personalized assessments.
• Integrated Stripe for payment processing and company/user management features.

• IYLA.AI Real-Time Conversation Platform

• Created a real-time AI conversation tool using Laravel, TortoiseTTS, and Azure OpenAI for personalized voice interactions.
• Implemented WebRTC for seamless communication.
  

Key Technologies:  React, TypeScript, Laravel, Vue.js, Next.js, Python, AWS, OpenAI, Node.js, Flutter, Django.

Sr Full-stack Engineer - Contract | xVentures, Remote (New York)

January 2024 – July 2024

Led development efforts on a complex web-based platform, focusing on feature enhancements and performance optimization.

Key Contributions:

• Implemented critical features to enhance platform functionality and user experience
• Conducted comprehensive code reviews and testing, ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline design, development, and deployment processes
• Optimized production environment configurations, improving overall system performance

Key Technologies: TypeScript, React, Vercel, Supabase, PostgreSQL, Gen AI.

Sr Full-stack Engineer | Renters Legal Liability LLC, Remote (Salt Lake City, Utah)

January 2018 – January 2024

Led the development of a cross-platform insurance application for quote generation and claims management.

• Developed a hybrid app for android, ios, and web using React, React Native and Node.js
• Partnered with product manager and designer to improve user experience

Coded and shipped complex features such as insurance quotes, claims management,

• payment processing, etc.
• Troubleshot, debugged, and fixed issues in apps and services using various tools and

methods

• Monitored and tuned application performance using analytics and feedback to enhance

user experience

• Refactored an old node.js codebase to TypeScript to improve readability and maintainability
• Led migration of services and apps to Single Sign-on using Auth0 to increase security and

convenience

Key Technologies: TypeScript, PHP, React, Angular, CodeIgniter, MongoDB, Express.js

Full-stack Engineer  - Contract  | Unbooked Appointments Inc, Remote (Charleston, SC)

January 2017 – January 2018

Enhanced a complex scheduling platform with advanced booking functionalities and third-party integrations.

Key Achievements:

• Developed multi-service booking system with vendor availability confirmation
• Integrated platform with third-party services like Mindbody using REST APIs
• Optimized calendar functionality for cross-time zone operations
• Resolved performance bottlenecks using telemetry and profiling tools

Key Technologies: C#, ASP.NET MVC, TypeScript, Angular, T-SQL.

Software Engineer | xRM.com, Remote (Las Vegas, NV)

May 2015 – January 2017

Focused on web application development and CRM customization projects.

Notable Projects:

• Developed the "Integrated Safe School Plan" web application (https://www.lausd.org/issp ) for LAUSD, utilized by thousands of students, leveraging ASP.NET MVC 5.
• Implemented custom workflows and plugins for MS Dynamics CRM
• Created reusable resource scheduling calendar for MS Dynamics 365
• Developed Java connector for MS Dynamics CRM integration
• Implemented a CRM solution for synchronizing Shopify and BigCommerce with MS Dynamics

Key Technologies: C#, ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript, Java, MS Dynamics CRM, T-SQL.

Software Engineer | Tedesi Sistemas S. de R.L. de C.V, La Paz, México

January 2012 – May 2015

Maintained and enhanced point of sale systems and web development projects.

Technical Contributions:

• Maintained POS systems using VB.NET, C#, and MySQL
• Designed and optimized MySQL databases, including stored procedures and user-defined functions
• Developed custom web portal using PHP, MySQL, and Silex framework

Key Technologies: VB.NET, MySQL, PHP, JavaScript

Freelance Developer | La Paz, México

July 2006 - December 2011

• Provided comprehensive web development and server administration services.
• Developed and implemented web scraping solutions for various clients using Python.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developed and maintained websites using PHP and MySQL
• Administered LAMP stack servers
• Created custom WordPress plugins and themes

Key Technologies: PHP, JavaScript, MySQL

Education

Bachelor in Software Engineering, Universidad Abierta y a Distancia de México (UnAD), Mexican Professional License #: 10145135

Languages

Spanish (Native), English (Fluent), French (Basic competence)