Rodolfo Guluarte Hale
rodo@guluarte.com

Technical Profile

Seasoned Full-Stack Engineer with 10+ years of experience building scalable web applications. Expert in modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems (React, Vue.js, Next.js) 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/Vue.js: 7+ years
  • Node.js/PHP: 8+ years
  • AWS/Cloud: 6+ years

Technical Toolkit

  • Frontend: React, Vue.js, Next.js, Redux, Bootstrap
  • Backend: Node.js, Laravel, Express, REST/GraphQL, Microservices
  • AI/ML: OpenAI, LLM Fine-Tuning, NLP Applications
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis, MongoDB
  • DevOps: AWS, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD, GitHub Actions
  • Testing: Cypress, Jest, Playwright
  • Tools: Stripe, Auth0, Twilio, Supabase

Experience

Full Stack Engineer - Contract | Gila Software, Remote (Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico)

November 2025 – April 2026

  • Full-stack software engineer supporting a US-based financial services client on a multi-service AI platform, contributing across backend and frontend systems to LLM-driven chat, MCP tool orchestration, internal tooling, and platform reliability.

Key Contributions:

  • Contributed across backend and frontend systems in a multi-service AI platform, helping deliver LLM-driven chat, tool orchestration, optimization workflows, developer tooling, and user-facing platform capabilities.
  • Improved platform resilience and scalability through distributed caching, connection pooling, keepalive streaming, middleware refactors, observability improvements, and chat streaming enhancements.
  • Supported cross-service integration through work on OCR-related APIs, analytics endpoints, service-to-service authentication, internal tools, and developer-facing platform capabilities.
  • Strengthened engineering quality through test coverage, typing improvements, CI changes, refactors, and production-hardening fixes that reduced rollout risk.

Skills: FastAPI, React.js, Python, TypeScript, MCP, LLMs, distributed caching, observability, CI/CD

Sr Full-Stack Engineer | xVentures, Remote (New York City Metropolitan Area)

January 2024 – October 2025

  • Delivered AI-driven SaaS and web platforms for startups, non-profits, and health tech, building the core pillars of multi-tenant ecosystems integrating AI, billing, and real-time collaboration.

Key Contributions:

  • Built a Shopify AI image generation app using Remix, Gadget.dev, and OpenAI APIs, onboarding over 400 early adopters and enabling small retailers to create bulk product visuals.
  • Enhanced a large-scale AWS React/Redux application by integrating user-contributed features, boosting community engagement by 25%.
  • Developed a real-time AI voice conversation platform using Laravel and Vue.js with personalized TTS synthesis, OpenAI conversational intelligence, and WebSockets.
  • Led development of a cross-platform health analytics application using Flutter and FastAPI/Celery, integrating Google Vertex AI for predictive analytics and personalized health insights.
  • Launched a generative AI web app using Next.js and TypeScript with Stripe billing, automating user onboarding and personalized recommendations.
  • Created an automation pipeline connecting Notion, OpenAI GPT APIs, and WordPress to streamline content publishing workflows.
  • Implemented Google and Outlook synchronization via OAuth and background tasks for unified calendar and email systems.
  • Deployed tenant subdomains with JWT magic links and RLS security for white-label client dashboards.
  • Delivered Stripe Connect billing from time tracking to invoice PDFs and analytics, reducing manual billing by 40%.
  • Built a GPT-powered proposal and slide generator that shortened client onboarding by 60%.
  • Architected an AI agent orchestration platform with Trello integration and model routing across multiple LLM providers.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional client teams on architecture, QA, and deployment strategies.

Stack: React, Next.js, Remix, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, FastAPI, PHP, Laravel, Supabase, AWS, Tailwind

Full-stack Developer - UpWork | Freelance, Remote

February 2023 - January 2024

  • Developed various projects for clients, showcasing versatility in technology stack and problem-solving.

Notable Projects:
Project: 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

Project: Automated Article Generation and Publishing App

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

Project: PETA’s VeganStart App Upgrade

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

January 2018 – February 2023

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

Key Contributions:

  • Architected and developed a hybrid app using React, React Native, and Node.js
  • Implemented secure payment processing and claims management features
  • Spearheaded migration from JavaScript to TypeScript and integration of Auth0 Single Sign-On
  • Developed custom module for integrating Thought Industries learning platform

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

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

May 2015 – January 2017

  • Focused on web application development and CRM customization projects.

Notable Projects:

  • Developed web application for LAUSD using 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

Software Engineer | Tedesi Sistemas S. de R.L. de C.V, Mexico

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

Freelance Developer | Mexico

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

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)