Luis Zarate

Senior Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building robust, scalable web applications, with PHP as my primary and preferred language throughout my career. Proven ability to design backend architectures, develop RESTful APIs, and maintain production systems across diverse business domains — from custom ERP-style platforms to multi-tenant SaaS products. Strong hands-on experience with AWS, relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), Agile environments, and modern engineering practices including TDD and DDD.

Currently founder and lead developer of Nexvo (nexvoapp.lat), a SaaS ecosystem for Latin American SMEs, where I own all architectural and technical decisions. Comfortable mentoring developers, leading code reviews, and driving engineering best practices across distributed teams.

Systems Administrator & Software Developer at Alimentos Cárnicos Nicokita (2024-02 – Present)

• Designed and built a custom inventory management system with role-based access control (admin, operator, auditor), real-time stock tracking, and automated reporting.
• Automated internal operational workflows, reducing manual administrative overhead for the management team.
• Administered Linux servers and internal infrastructure, ensuring system reliability and uptime.

Senior Freelance PHP & Backend Developer at Self-employed (2019-05 – 2023-11)

Designed, developed, and maintained production-grade web platforms for clients across multiple business verticals. PHP was the primary stack throughout, complemented by modern frameworks as projects required.

• Role-based Inventory & Reporting System — Full-featured web app built in PHP/Laravel with multi-role authentication, exportable reports, real-time stock management, and PostgreSQL backend. Designed full architecture from data model to API layer. Stack: PHP · Laravel · PostgreSQL.
• Indie Game Backend — REST API for persistent game-save storage and user management on client-owned Linux servers. Implemented session handling, game state persistence, and leaderboard logic. Maintained server infrastructure independently. Stack: PHP · MySQL · Linux.
• Business Web Platforms — Multiple production websites and management systems for SMEs: corporate portals, admin dashboards, and lightweight ERP tools built with PHP/Laravel, maintained under long-term server support agreements.

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering – Universidad Privada Franz Tamayo (UNIFRANZ) (2018-02 – 2025-06)