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Amado Guerrero

Hialeah,FL

Summary

Results-driven Backend and Software Engineer with expertise in scalable systems, cloud-native development on AWS, and data pipeline architecture. Proven ability to design and implement robust APIs, real-time services, and internal tools within dynamic environments. Exceptional communication skills combined with a strong commitment to delivering production-ready solutions efficiently and effectively. Passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Minnect
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed and executed a real-time chat solution to enhance user communication through AWS services including API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, ECS, ECR, SQS, SNS, and Node/Express (TypeScript).
  • Built connection handling and message routing to support dynamic chat room logic and fault tolerance.
  • Created a robust ticketing microservice for Valuetainment/BDC live events, featuring full custom integrations with Shopify and HubSpot, while also allowing optional connections to external providers like Accelevents.
  • Developed scalable software solutions using modern programming languages and frameworks.
  • Engineered an anti-corruption layer (ACL) to enhance webhook and external integration reliability, enabling event replayability.
  • Led code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Designed and implemented AWS infrastructure (VPC, ALB, ECS Fargate, Aurora Serverless, DynamoDB, S3/CloudFront, Secrets Manager, SNS) with multi-environment configs, deploy/diff/destroy workflows, and health-checked services.
  • Built layered auth/config resolution (env + AWS Secrets Manager) with cached JWT/API consumer keys, plus robust developer tooling: migrations/seeds, DynamoDB Local setup/reset, mux/attachment utilities, tunneling scripts, and REPLs.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering technical growth and improving team performance.
  • Orchestrated media attachment processes, integrating presigned S3 uploads, SQS worker functionality, and MUX transcoding to streamline asset management and status tracking.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliver innovative features.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines, enhancing deployment efficiency and reducing time-to-market for new releases.

Senior Software Engineer

Valuetainment
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2023 - 01.2025
  • Architected and built the data pipeline for a large-scale news aggregation platform using AWS Lambda, Step Functions, and direct SQL queries.
  • Designed and implemented algorithms to enhance data processing and filtering of articles, facilitating technical interview preparation.
  • Developed and implemented external API and backend service integrations with TypeScript, Next.js, and Nest.js to enhance real-time news dissemination.
  • Worked closely with frontend and design teams to ensure seamless API integration and user experience.
  • Architected and maintained backend services and APIs using PHP, Python, and AWS, supporting multiple high-traffic websites and internal systems.
  • Facilitated mentorship for junior software engineers to enhance their ability to approach challenges with a long-term perspective.
  • Implemented an internal Media Asset Management system to sync video content between internal repositories and YouTube, enhancing content management.

Full Stack Web Developer

Freelance
Miami, FL
11.2016 - 10.2023
  • Developed and maintained responsive web applications using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Implemented RESTful APIs for seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems.
  • Enhanced application performance through code optimization and debugging practices.
  • Monitored application performance continuously to proactively identify bottlenecks and implement necessary optimizations before issues arose in production environments.
  • The websites and products I created for my customers increased customer reach and revenue for over 100 companies.

Skills

  • Programming Languages: TypeScript, Java, Python, C, Golang, PHP
  • Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Nodejs, React, Nextjs, Nestjs), React Native
  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Open Search
  • Cloud/DevOps: AWS (Lambda, RDS, S3, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, EventBridge), Docker, Kubernetes
  • Tools: Git, JIRA, Visual Studio Code, Neovim, Cursorai, Claude Code
  • Other: NET, Metasploit, Selenium, Reverse Engineering (Assembly Language)
  • DevOps best practices
  • Microservices architecture
  • Amazon web services
  • Project leadership
  • Testing and debugging

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Minnect
01.2025 - Current

Senior Software Engineer

Valuetainment
10.2023 - 01.2025

Full Stack Web Developer

Freelance
11.2016 - 10.2023
Amado Guerrero