Camilo Ríos, Developer in Santiago, Chile
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Camilo Ríos

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Bio

Camilo is a certified PMP with a background in electrical engineering. He has over 12 years of experience as a full-stack developer and project manager. He has developed projects in various industries, so he has accumulated an exciting rainbow of business acumen. As a result, this drives him to grow in a way where the appropriate tech always fulfills business needs. Technology is—and will always be—his passion.

Portfolio

Freelance
Next.js, React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Contentful
LastRev
React, Next.js, Contentful, GraphQL
MinuteBox
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Redux, React, Node.js

Experience

  • React - 5 years
  • Redux - 5 years
  • Node.js - 5 years
  • Serverless Framework - 5 years
  • Serverless - 4 years
  • Next.js - 4 years
  • Material UI - 4 years
  • GraphQL - 4 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Git, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Windows

The most amazing...

...thing I've coded is a platform that allows retail companies to measure customers' walking patterns through WiFi and reach them through push notifications.

Work Experience

Senior Full-stack Developer

2021 - PRESENT
Freelance
  • Developed an app that allowed insurance companies to create video walkthroughs of complex forms.
  • Built several websites using a headless CMS (Contentful) that serves hundreds of thousands of users monthly.
  • Created a full-blown project management app using Next.js and AWS services.
  • Developed a social trading app using Next.js and Alpaca's API.
Technologies: Next.js, React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Contentful

Full-stack Engineer (via Toptal)

2019 - 2021
LastRev
  • Developed marketing sites for big companies and startups using Next.js, React, GraphQL, and Contentful.
  • Helped the company achieve higher rates of productivity by introducing new tools and processes.
  • Migrated a site handling millions of users from Gatsby to Next.js through a phased process.
Technologies: React, Next.js, Contentful, GraphQL

Full-stack Engineer (via Toptal)

2018 - 2019
MinuteBox
  • Developed a platform to upload and view minute books using React and Redux.
  • Built a fully serverless back-end with AWS using Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, Cognito, and more.
  • Automated deployments with Netlify and the serverless framework.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Redux, React, Node.js

Full-stack Engineer

2015 - 2018
BitterSweet
  • Developed a resume builder using JavaScript (React) for an outplacement company which boosted the client's customer satisfaction by 25%.
  • Built a software quotation platform using JavaScript, specifically React and GraphQL, which improved the sales conversion by 10%.
  • Proposed and implemented engineer calculation software using React, which reduced labor costs up to 40% for the client.
  • Implemented AWS Lambda functions to generate reports for an engineering company which saved 20% in operational costs.
  • Built a medical platform using PHP and delivered it in 2/3 the time demanded by the client.
  • Proposed and implemented a medical bracelet with QR codes for easy access to the platform. This drove up the client's monthly subscription sales by 15%.
  • Negotiated the acquisition of an on-store marketing platform by a telecom company.
  • Built an on-store marketing platform using PHP for the front end, Ruby on Rails for the on-store hardware, and Cordova for both Android and iOS mobile apps.
  • Developed a smart shelf system using .NET, specifically C#, and RFID, allowing the client to gather real-time metrics of customers interactions.
  • Created a parking system using .NET, specifically C#, and RFID, which enabled the client to improve the operational workflow, reducing entrance time by 60%.
Technologies: GraphQL, Redux, React, JavaScript

Project Manager

2014 - 2015
Celmedia
  • Led the development of mobile apps for access to a marketing platform; using TDD to deliver 15% less than the expected time.
  • Proposed, planned, and coordinated an adaptation of an in-store solution to four countries in the region through the analysis and optimization of the platform.
  • Reduced the operational costs of the platform by 60% through an alliance with a local ISP.
Technologies: PHP, jQuery

Project Manager

2011 - 2014
Electrolux
  • Led a multi-disciplinary team by delivering six projects in the committed time and savings of 5% in CAPEX, and 3% in OPEX.
  • Reduced products cost through a search, analysis, and validation of two new suppliers in China—obtaining savings of 1.5 million USD per year.
  • Developed new products aligned to customers demands—contributing to obtain first place in MS.
  • Managed to align the team and increased efficiency and productivity by identifying the problems of each area of the team and delivering specific guidelines which strengthened collaborative work.
Technologies: Microsoft Project

R&D Engineer

2008 - 2011
Soelin Ltda
  • Developed an RFID-asset tracking system which improved inventory time by 25%.
  • Created an RFID smart shelf to track a client’s interactions.
  • Built an RFID vehicle access system which improved access times by 50% and cut costs by 30%.
Technologies: MySQL

Experience

TrabajoActivo.com

An intuitive and simple resume builder using React.js and Next.js.

BitterSweet

BitterSweet.io is a software quotation platform that was developed using React.js and GraphQL.

Sebraplus

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uYo3K6kqlNlr2Xyiz7Z8928koFX3jP6J/view?usp=sharing
A secure, easy-to-access platform to store medical records and access them through a QR code embedded in a bracelet worn by patients.

In-store Marketing Platform

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pk_7_2kBN7QC8sNfOWidecSZ5cJVHUJE/view?usp=sharing
An in-store marketing platform using PHP (Phalcon) for the front-end, Ruby on Rails for in-store hardware and Cordova for mobile apps (Android, iOS); this was deployed in several retail stores.

Education

2011 - 2012

Diploma in Business Administration

Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile - Santiago, Chile

2004 - 2009

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Universidad de Santiago de Chile - Santiago, Chile

Certifications

DECEMBER 2019 - DECEMBER 2021

Google Cloud Certified — Associate Cloud Engineer

Google

MAY 2019 - MAY 2022

AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate

AWS

SEPTEMBER 2017 - SEPTEMBER 2018

Project Management Professional (PMP)®

PMI | Project Management Institute

Skills

Libraries/APIs

React, React Redux, Node.js, Passport.js

Tools

Git, Microsoft Project, AWS SDK

Languages

JavaScript, GraphQL, HTML5, TypeScript

Platforms

Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS Lambda, Windows, Firebase, Contentful, Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

Frameworks

Material UI, Redux, Next.js, Express.js, Bootstrap, Serverless Framework

Paradigms

Microservices, Functional Programming, Agile, Serverless Architecture

Storage

MongoDB, MySQL, Google Cloud Datastore, Amazon S3 (AWS S3)

Other

Axios, POS, Wireless, Systems, Cloud, Serverless, Alpaca, Stock Trading

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