Angel Lacret, Developer in Miami, FL, United States
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Angel Lacret

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Bio

Angel is a distinguished software developer, architect, and product manager known for his expertise and innovative contributions to the fields of AI, cloud, and web development. With over 17 years of rich experience, he has been instrumental in developing cutting-edge cloud, web, and mobile applications using AWS, React, React Native, Node.js, GraphQL APIs, APIs, and Python. Since 2002, Angel has focused on using Agile methodologies to increase the development speed of software products.

Portfolio

Cobuild Lab
MongoDB, Python, Django, Express.js, React, React Native, JavaScript...
4Geeks Academy
MongoDB, Python, Django, React, JavaScript, Healthcare IT, Node.js...
4Geeks
Express.js, Angular, React Native, React, JavaScript, Django, Python...

Experience

  • Node.js - 15 years
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) - 10 years
  • AWS Cloud Architecture - 10 years
  • AWS DevOps - 10 years
  • Python - 8 years
  • React - 5 years
  • React Native - 5 years
  • Django - 5 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Python, JavaScript, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Node.js, Healthcare IT, Logistics, Transportation & Shipping, React, React Native, Solidity

The most amazing...

...thing I've done was to take an idea and transform it into a fully profitable business.

Work Experience

Technical Product Owner | Software Developer

2018 - PRESENT
Cobuild Lab
  • Led the product development, transforming value proposition into software features.
  • Created the system architecture based on the product requirements.
  • Reviewed the code of my peers for quality assurance, support, and education.
  • Worked on full-stack web and mobile development across the full architecture of the software.
Technologies: MongoDB, Python, Django, Express.js, React, React Native, JavaScript, Healthcare IT, Node.js, AWS Cloud Architecture, GIS, Next.js, Agile Software Development, APIs, Architecture, CI/CD Pipelines, Cloud Infrastructure, Database Architecture, Technical Leadership, Cloud, Data Structures, Mobile App Development, Back-end, Amazon Cognito, Algorithms, Socket.IO, CTO, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Full-stack, FastAPI, Flask, Stripe, Single Sign-on (SSO), Hosting

Mentor

2018 - 2019
4Geeks Academy
  • Mentored new coders in various full-stack technologies.
  • Developed code academy libraries.
  • Held and taught workshops.
Technologies: MongoDB, Python, Django, React, JavaScript, Healthcare IT, Node.js, AWS Cloud Architecture, Next.js, Agile Software Development, APIs, Architecture, CI/CD Pipelines, Cloud Infrastructure, Database Architecture, Technical Leadership, Cloud, Data Structures, Mobile App Development, Back-end, Amazon Cognito, Algorithms, Socket.IO, CTO, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Full-stack, FastAPI, Flask, Stripe, Single Sign-on (SSO), Hosting

Software Developer

2012 - 2018
4Geeks
  • Designed a variety of system architecture.
  • Created SOA compliant designs.
  • Developed REST services.
  • Created complex systems.
  • Developed microservices.
Technologies: Express.js, Angular, React Native, React, JavaScript, Django, Python, Healthcare IT, Node.js, AWS Cloud Architecture, Next.js, Agile Software Development, APIs, Architecture, CI/CD Pipelines, Cloud Infrastructure, Database Architecture, Technical Leadership, Cloud, Data Structures, Mobile App Development, Back-end, Jenkins, Amazon Cognito, Algorithms, Socket.IO, CTO, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Full-stack, FastAPI, Flask, Stripe, Single Sign-on (SSO), Hosting

Freelance Ionic 2 Beta 11 (TypeScript) Developer

2016 - 2016
Sinemia (via Toptal)
  • Built a social network in Ionic 2.
  • Fixed bugs and updated various features.
Technologies: TypeScript, Angular, Ionic 2, Healthcare IT, Agile Software Development, APIs, Architecture, CI/CD Pipelines, Cloud Infrastructure, Database Architecture, Technical Leadership, Cloud, Data Structures, Mobile App Development, Back-end, Amazon Cognito, Algorithms, Socket.IO, CTO, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Full-stack, FastAPI, Stripe, Single Sign-on (SSO), Hosting

Developer

2014 - 2015
4Geesk MCBO
  • Developed REST services.
  • Worked with Django REST frameworks.
  • Developed the front end with Angular.
  • Developed a complex query design.
  • Optimized website designs.
Technologies: REST, Django, Python, React Native, React, Healthcare IT, Node.js, AWS Cloud Architecture, Agile Software Development, APIs, Architecture, CI/CD Pipelines, Cloud Infrastructure, Database Architecture, Technical Leadership, Cloud, Data Structures, Mobile App Development, Back-end, Amazon Cognito, Algorithms, Socket.IO, CTO, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Full-stack, FastAPI, Stripe, Hosting

Scrum Master

2014 - 2015
4Geeks
  • Worked with a scrum framework.
  • Led and managed the project in a scrum master role.
  • Oversaw the project as a product owner.
  • Coordinated the project and the process.
Technologies: Scrum, Agile Software Development, APIs, Architecture, CI/CD Pipelines, Database Architecture, Technical Leadership, Cloud, Data Structures, Back-end, Algorithms, CTO, Full-stack, FastAPI, Stripe, Hosting

Developer

2011 - 2015
4Geeks
  • Built several web applications.
  • Contributed to Django and SQL query development.
  • Developed the front end with AngularJS.
  • Developed the back end with REST.
Technologies: AngularJS, Java EE, GWT, PHP, Java, JavaScript, Django, Python, React Native, React, Healthcare IT, Node.js, AWS Cloud Architecture, Agile Software Development, APIs, Architecture, CI/CD Pipelines, Database Architecture, Technical Leadership, Cloud, Data Structures, Back-end, Algorithms, CTO, Full-stack, FastAPI, Stripe, Hosting

Freelance Developer

2007 - 2015
Freelance Work
  • Worked on several projects.
  • Created Play framework for startups.
  • Worked with Ext JS and GWT.
  • Scripted with PHP and Python.
Technologies: Swing, Java EE, jQuery, Python, PHP, React, Healthcare IT, Node.js, AWS Cloud Architecture, Agile Software Development, APIs, Architecture, CI/CD Pipelines, Database Architecture, Technical Leadership, Data Structures, Back-end, Algorithms, CTO, Full-stack, Stripe, Hosting

Development Leader

2013 - 2014
Hocs Consulting
  • Created a GWT front end with SmartGWT.
  • Developed a Java EE back end with microservices architecture.
  • Developed a JavaScript framework for building applications.
  • Worked with PostgreSQL and with JasperReports.
Technologies: JasperReports, PostgreSQL, jQuery, Smart GWT, Java EE, GWT, Agile Software Development, APIs, Architecture, CI/CD Pipelines, Database Architecture, Data Structures, Back-end, Algorithms, Full-stack, Hosting

Development Leader

2010 - 2012
Fundacion Petrociencia
  • Worked with the oil industries.
  • Worked with a GWT front end.
  • Created a Java EE back end.
  • Worked with JasperReports.
  • Integrated SAP.
Technologies: GXT, GWT, Java EE, Agile Software Development, APIs, Architecture, CI/CD Pipelines, Data Structures, Back-end, Algorithms, Full-stack

Developer

2009 - 2010
Proinci
  • Worked with an Ext JS framework.
  • Created a PHP back-end.
  • Worked with Joomla.
  • Created PDF reports.
  • Worked with civil engineer industries.
Technologies: Joomla, PostgreSQL, PHP, JavaScript, Agile Software Development, APIs, Data Structures, Back-end, Algorithms, Full-stack

Developer

2008 - 2009
PSET de Venezuela
  • Worked with oil industries.
  • Performed HTML markup.
  • Designed web applications.
  • Built a PHP back end.
  • Developed JavaScript animations.
Technologies: JavaScript, HTML, PHP, Data Structures, Algorithms, Full-stack

Developer

2008 - 2009
CabIWebDesign
  • Designed websites.
  • Worked with HTML and JavaScript.
  • Developed JavaScript animations.
  • Worked with a PHP back end.
  • Performed CSS markup.
Technologies: JavaScript, HTML, PHP, Data Structures, Algorithms, Full-stack

Developer

2008 - 2008
APV Promeica
  • Performed HTML and CSS markup.
  • Designed web application architecture.
  • Worked with a PHP back end.
  • Worked with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.
  • Created a query design and performed optimizations.
Technologies: CSS, JavaScript, HTML, PHP, Data Structures, Algorithms, Full-stack

Developer

2007 - 2008
Cooperativa VEP
  • Created web applications with HTML, jQuery, and PHP.
  • Consulted on PostgreSQL and Oracle databases.
  • Worked with oil industries.
  • Created PDF reports.
  • Integrated SAP.
Technologies: HTML, jQuery, PHP, Algorithms, Full-stack

Experience

GHA

This is a hospital management system.

Weedmatch

A swiper app for the cannabis community in Santiago built with React Native. It has photo uploads, a React-based navigation system, geopositioning, push notifications, a REST API integration, WebSockets for the front-end, and Django and Tornado for the back-end

Jobcore

A work solicitation platform built with React Native. It has React-based navigation, push notifications, and a REST API integration for the front-end.

Education

2010 - 2016

Master's of Science Degree in Computer Science

La Universidad del Zulia (LUZ) - Maracaibo, Venezuela

2003 - 2007

Engineer Degree in Computer Science

Universidad Rafael Belloso Chacín, URBE - Maracaibo, Venezuela

Certifications

JANUARY 2024 - PRESENT

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Amazon Web Services

Skills

Libraries/APIs

React, Node.js, Stripe, Socket.IO, jQuery, Smart GWT, JasperReports

Tools

Git, Jenkins, GitHub, JetBrains, GIS, Amazon Cognito, GXT

Languages

TypeScript, Python, JavaScript, SQL, PHP, HTML, CSS, Java, Solidity

Frameworks

React Native, Django REST Framework, Django, AngularJS, Next.js, Express.js, Flask, GWT, Swing, Angular, Ionic 2

Paradigms

Agile Product Management, Test-driven Development (TDD), Scrum, Agile Software Development, Hosting, Functional Programming, REST, Web Architecture

Platforms

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Linux, Buddy, Joomla, Java EE, iOS, Android

Storage

PostgreSQL, Database Architecture, MySQL, MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server

Other

Full-stack, Product Development, Product Management, Technical Product Management, Technical Project Management, Optimization Algorithms, Cloud Architecture, AWS Cloud Architecture, AWS DevOps, APIs, Architecture, CI/CD Pipelines, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Leadership, Cloud, Data Structures, Mobile App Development, Back-end, Algorithms, CTO, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, FastAPI, Single Sign-on (SSO), Gunicorn, Healthcare IT, Logistics, Transportation & Shipping, Utility Tokens, Machine Learning Operations (MLOps)

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