David Soto Vásquez

Strategic Technical Leader and Senior Engineer with 15+ years of experience managing complex software ecosystems, leading legacy systems migrations, and driving technical discovery phases across banking, retail, and Edtech sectors. Proven track record as CTO and Technical Lead, specialized in evaluating third-party solutions, architecting scalable integrations, and validating hands-on technical feasibility via APIs, SQL, and Cloud environments (AWS/GCP). Expert at bridging the gap between business objectives and engineering execution to mitigate operational risks in high-stakes production systems.

Senior Software Engineer at GlobalLogic (Client: Nearpod) (2023-04 – 2025-10)

Online learning platform serving thousands of concurrent users across the US.

• Modernized the mobile stack by migrating Objective-C libraries to Swift/SwiftUI, improving performance and long-term maintainability.
• Optimized React Native modules and WebView integrations to ensure a consistent experience across web and mobile platforms.
• Architected and deployed a real-time recommendation system using Next.js and Cloud environments, successfully integrating AI capabilities (Vertex AI) to improve user workflows.
• Developed a talent-matching platform using Next.js and LangChain.js: intelligent candidate ranking and skill gap analysis by role.
• Led the technical discovery and implementation of an AI-powered enterprise support assistant, managing third-party API integrations and data flows to automate internal processes.

Senior Frontend Developer at Lid Services (2022-01 – 2023-03)

Independent consulting and project work. Lid Services is my registered sole-proprietorship for invoicing purposes.

• Built custom web systems for local clients: automation of production, warehouse, and sales workflows.
• Integrated external AI APIs into CRM platforms to automate customer service and query classification.
• Developed frontend dashboards and interfaces using React and Vue/Nuxt for business management applications.

Senior Full-Stack Developer at CH2 Solutions (Client: iHomeFinder) (2022-05 – 2022-12)

Real estate platform for property and client management, with embeddable widgets for third-party websites.

• Maintained and enhanced embeddable frontend widgets ensuring seamless integration without impacting host site performance.
• Refactored widget architecture to a framework-agnostic design, improving reusability and cross-platform consistency.
• Collaborated with backend and product teams to support scalable data flows and client-facing features.

Senior Frontend Engineer at Argano (Client: Eterneva) (2021-09 – 2021-12)

High-traffic web platform — frontend migration and modernization.

• Led migration of a legacy site to a modern WordPress-based platform with custom plugins and components.
• Optimized frontend architecture improving performance and SEO under high-traffic conditions.

Senior Frontend Engineer at Zoluxiones (Regional Bank) (2021-04 – 2021-09)

Regional banking system — modernization of a mission-critical frontend platform.

• Led the risk assessment and technical discovery to migrate a mission-critical legacy banking system, ensuring zero operational downtime and full compliance with strict security regulations.
• Built a reusable React component library adopted across multiple internal financial modules.
• Designed enterprise-grade architecture for teller and supervisor approval interfaces, validating third-party system dependencies and complex data integration patterns.

Senior Web Developer at SOAInt Peru (Client: Prima AFP) (2020-06 – 2021-04)

Pension fund administration system — frontend migration and modernization.

• Evaluated and mapped the legacy technology ecosystem of a pension fund platform to execute a seamless architecture modernization, standardizing development practices across multiple internal teams.
• Designed a shared component library adopted by multiple internal teams, standardizing frontend development practices.
• Ensured continuity of critical financial operations throughout the migration in a live production environment.

Senior React Developer at BairesDev (Client: Discount Tire) (2019-08 – 2020-06)

Largest tire retailer in the US — post-sale platform with high concurrent user volume across 900+ locations.

• Built post-sale modules: automated maintenance alerts, tire pressure history tracking, and full service history per customer.
• Implemented a location-aware seasonal recommendation system (winter/rain tires) based on customer location and weather data.
• Optimized React component performance to maintain low response times under high concurrent load.
• Developed service history dashboards that translate complex technical data into clear, actionable insights for end users.

Technical Lead & Architect at Technological Systems SAC (PeruTours) (2019-04 – 2019-06)

Travel booking system with real-time dynamic pricing.

• Designed full-stack architecture (Vue.js + Laravel) for a booking platform integrating airlines, hotels, and tourism services.
• Built a dynamic pricing engine where availability and costs update in real time based on multiple variables.
• Led the development team and coordinated full product delivery.

Frontend Technical Lead at Rockets to the Moon (2018-04 – 2018-07)

Decentralized platform for cryptocurrency creation and management — Web3 architecture.

• Designed and implemented a full React frontend architecture for a token launch platform on the blockchain.
• Integrated MetaMask for secure wallet connections and on-chain transactions; coordinated with smart contract team.
• Set up CI/CD pipeline with Jenkins and AWS for automated deployment and production stability.

CTO at Mandu (2017-01 – 2017-12)

Tech startup — full technical and strategic leadership.

• Led software and hardware development teams, aligning deliverables with business objectives, timelines, and capacity dimensioning.
• Designed and implemented complete software and hardware architecture focused on scalability and high availability.
• Implemented CI/CD with Jenkins across QA, PERF, TEST, and PROD environments; enforced quality standards with SonarQube and ESLint.
• Deployed application on IBM Bluemix/SoftLayer; established Agile/Scrum methodologies across the team.

Software Developer at Cignium Technologies (2015-09 – 2016-12)

Developer Engineer III at Belatrix (2014-04 – 2015-09)

PHP Web Developer at Agencia Edge SAC (2013-08 – 2014-03)

Lead Developer at Havas Media (2012-10 – 2013-08)

Senior Developer at Desarrollo para Internet (2011-11 – 2012-09)

IT Manager / IT Assistant at Droguería Farbo S.A. (2009-01 – 2011-12)

B.Sc. in Digital Business & Technology Management – CIBERTEC (2025-01 – 2029-12)