Developer Rod

Software Engineer and MBA with 20+ years of experience building, managing, and growing web platforms and digital products. Combines business thinking with hands-on technical execution across web development, platform operations, product strategy, requirements, integrations, technical SEO, analytics, performance, monetization, and continuous improvement. Built and scaled digital platforms to 1M+ monthly page views and $280K+ in advertising revenue, with experience working with companies and teams in Chile and the United States.

Web Technology & Digital Product Lead - Tazon Media LLC - USA

(2017-01)

• Own and advise on web platform operations, product development, performance, monetization, integrations, analytics, and technology decisions for U.S.-based digital businesses.
• Built and optimized publishing infrastructure that scaled beyond 1 million monthly page views and supported more than USD 280,000 in advertising revenue between 2017 and 2019.
• Translate commercial and operational needs into practical web solutions, leading execution from requirements and prioritization through launch, optimization, and ongoing operations.

Project Manager - Glokal Ltda - Chile

(2014-01 - 2017-12)

• Led end-to-end digital transformation, web, and application projects for regional companies, aligning scope and technical execution with business objectives.
• Managed product lifecycles and coordinated cross-functional design and development teams while balancing deadlines, resources, usability, and expected return.

Digital Strategy Consultant - Independent - Chile

(2012-01 - 2013-12)

• Helped small and medium-sized businesses digitize operations through e-commerce, web platforms, automated workflows, SEO, and online marketing initiatives.

Systems Engineer & Data Analyst - AKVA Group Chile - Chile

(2011-01 - 2012-12)

• Developed web reporting and production-analysis solutions used across Norway, Canada, Scotland, and Chile using .NET, SQL Server BI, and Crystal Reports.

Software Engineer - Cybercenter - Chile

(2010-01 - 2010-12)

Developed business software for ENAP, Codelco, Barrick, Municipality of Vitacura, and Santo Tomas Educational Corporation using .NET, PHP, SQL Server, and MySQL.

Software Engineer - Freelance - Home Grown Cow - USA

(2010-01 - 2010-12)

Built web modules for logistics and order-management workflows using PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript.

Consultant Manager - Ocea Mercatus - Chile

(2008-01 - 2010-12)

Consulted on aquaculture production-control systems for Marine Harvest, Camanchaca, Salmones Itata, Pacific Seafood USA, and other operators.

Development Architect - Optimo Solutions - Chile

(2007-01 - 2007-12)

Designed and implemented a consolidated web inventory system for AquaChile using .NET and SQL Server.

Software Developer - Intellisoft Ltda - Chile

(2005-01 - 2006-12)

Developed web modules for Mall Plaza S.A.'s supplier-control system using .NET C# and SQL Server.

MBA - Universidad Austral de Chile (2011-01 - 2012-12)

Computer Engineering - Universidad Austral de Chile (2006-12)