Pedro José Camargo Cotes
Fullstack Web Developer
Wanna know little bit more about myself?
I consider myself a very motivated and driven individual with a passion for continuous
growth and learning. My expertise goes beyond codes and algorithms; it's about using
strategic vision to build innovative solutions as well as leading teams to success. Throughout
my career (15 years) I have gained valuable experience in different industries. I adapt
quickly to challenges and I have great problem solving abilities. I believe in maintaining a
positive and collaborative work culture. I am confident in my skills to contribute to the
success of the company and definitely I will be more than happy to bring diverse skill set to
make meaningful impact in this role.
Work Experience
Principal Engineer
GoDaddy contractor, As the lead engineer in a 4-member team dedicated to the maintenance
of the GoDaddy.com website, I spearheaded both backend and frontend development. My role
was mainly focused on development and contributing innovations to the team, however I had an
active contribution overseeing, directing and taking interviews for new members along the
project.
My role not only involved overseeing and directing the teams but also actively
participating in development and contributing innovations to the team.
Tech stack: React.js, Node.js, SiteCore, Cypress, StoryBook, C#, Jenkins, Github Actions,
Serverless, AWS, Jira.
October 2022 to January 2024 (1 year, 3 months)
Conducted maintenance, troubleshooting, enhancement, and refactoring of existing
components.
Successfully migrated the CI/CD process from Jenkins to GitHub Actions for a critical
supporting application.
Built new workflows using GitHub Actions, adapting and refactoring existing ones as per
project needs.
Developed new components for GoDaddy users/customers (millions) and worked on a
headless architecture with Sitecore, React.js, Node.js, and C#.
Managed repositories on GitHub and hosted/run applications on AWS infrastructure.
Kanban & Agile Methodologies.
I had interviews assigned for new hirings for the projects we had with GoDaddy.
And Much More Work Experience
Senior Lead Developer
Arukay, a hybrid curricular learning system that teaches computational thinking and
programming to students through challenges and STEAM projects.
Tech stack: Firestore, Storage, Cloud Functions (Node.js + Express), Hosting, Git, RESTFul APIs,
Angular and Wordpress for main website.
April 2020 to August 2023 (3 years, 4 months)
Lead developer team, improving team's skills set and confidence so their contribution
boosted even more the competitiveness that allows Arukay to impact the way the knowledge
is taught nowadays.
Implemented API integration with a third party partner that brought an entire academic
network from a new country with thousands students that can now access to our platform
with SSO, and share relevant data each other to enhance end users experience.
Evolved the UX in order to provide customers with an intuitive experience in the platform.
Implemented multiples pre and staging environments before to move production so different
members could release their tasks there and QA test them in parallel to be authorized to go
live.
Highly involved in product management creative process.
React.js Teacher
Coderhouse, Digital skills school, with live online classes.
Tech stack: React.js, Git, RESTFul APIs and Ecommerce.
September 2022 to October 2022 (2 months)
Plan and teach live classes.
Dictate an additional and specialized AfterClass twice in a month.
Lead the commission staff (tutors, specialist and coordinator as appropriate), holding
meetings of 1 hour per week to generate synergy in the team.
Correct final student projects.
Solutions Architect & VTEX IO Developer
VTEX, is the enterprise digital commerce platform for brands and retailers looking to build a
future-ready digital commerce strategy.
Tech stack: VTEX IO, React.js, Node.js + Express, AWS, Git, Microservices and RESTFul APIs.
November 2020 to October 2022 (1 year, 11 months)
Held responsibility for the successful delivery of the projects.
Guided customers and their teams, to develop the best solution for their challenges.
Managed in a proactive way a customer communication to ensure satisfaction.
Lead to identify risks, threats, or opportunities that could impact the success of every project,
notifying the team and proposing solutions whenever appropriate.
Collaborated with internal teams and client stakeholders to creatively solve problems.
Provided guidance and transfered VTEX knowledge to the client and/or technical partner
during the project, based on project documentation created by you and your team.
Established a deep understanding of the customer's business, processes, procedures and
apply that knowledge to drive towards the project's success.
Provided technical support to customer and partner throughout the project execution.
Ensured the use of best practices and apply lessons learned from previous projects as well as
product updates from VTEX.
More Work Experience
Chief Technology Officer & External Tech Advisory (from Q4 2020)
Medicamentos y Equipos Colombia, is a institutional pharmaceutical manager.
Tech stack: Angular, Laravel (PHP), Node.js, RESTFul APIs, AWS, Azure, Heroku, Docker,
PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, MySQL and Git.
March 2017 to December 2021 (4 year, 9 months)
Lead software architect in the use of technologies such as Angular, Laravel, SQL Server,
PostgreSQL.
Project management through the use of the Kanban method supported by the Asana
platform.
Organization and supervision of specialized work teams.
Developed technical aspects of the company's strategy to ensure alignment with its business
objectives.
Guaranteed the use of technologies in an efficient, profitable and safe way.
Identified, compared, selected and implemented technological solutions, partnerships and
external relationships to meet current and future needs that provide competitive
advantages.
Helped company departments in the effective management of technologies that provide
greater productivity.
Supervised the functionality and efficiency of the technological infrastructure.
Monitored IT KPIs and budgets to assess technology performance on set deadlines.
Took advantage of feedback from departments to formulate necessary improvements and
adjustments to existing technology.
Mentoring to members of the technology team.
Maintained communication with partners and investors about strategies at a technological
level.
Technical standards definition and practices that adhere to the company.
Technology representative in critical meetings, staff and hiring decisions.
External Tech Advisory as Product & Project Manager | Chief Software Architect
Dávila Publicidad, advertisment agency.
Tech stack: Angular, Laravel, Wordpress, Woocommerce, Node.js + Express, AWS, Git,
Microservices and RESTFul APIs.
December 2017 to October 2020 (2 year, 10 months)
Lead App Development Division which was created to provide agency's customers solutions
for app development.
Developed, implemented, and maintained e-commerce applications in collaboration with
the organizations retail operations, sales, marketing, and related departments.
Encourages and facilitates consistent, creative, and unified web design across the
organization’s web properties.
Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards; software
licenses; and applicable state and federal laws and regulations including data security,
privacy, and intellectual property laws.
Maintained knowledge of best practices and emerging developments in web design, web
development, and technology.
And More Work Experience
Senior Webmaster & External Tech Advisory
La Revista Actual, digital magazine.
Tech stack: Wordpress, PHP, Git.
July 2015 to April 2020 (4 year, 9 months)
Lead software architect in the use of technologies such as Angular, Laravel, SQL Server,
PostgreSQL.
Project management through the use of the Kanban method supported by the Asana
platform.
Organization and supervision of specialized work teams.
Developed technical aspects of the company's strategy to ensure alignment with its business
objectives.
Guaranteed the use of technologies in an efficient, profitable and safe way.
Identified, compared, selected and implemented technological solutions, partnerships and
external relationships to meet current and future needs that provide competitive
advantages.
Helped company departments in the effective management of technologies that provide
greater productivity.
Supervised the functionality and efficiency of the technological infrastructure.
Monitored IT KPIs and budgets to assess technology performance on set deadlines.
Took advantage of feedback from departments to formulate necessary improvements and
adjustments to existing technology.
Mentoring to members of the technology team.
Maintained communication with partners and investors about strategies at a technological
level.
Technical standards definition and practices that adhere to the company.
Technology representative in critical meetings, staff and hiring decisions.
Senior Webmaster & External Tech Advisory
The Orchid Boutique, premier shopping destination for luxury swimwear and resortwear.
Tech stack: Wordpress, Magento, Shopify, PHP, Git.
April 2016 to January 2020 (3 years, 10 months)
Serves as the primary contact for all aspects of the organizations websites.
Develops, implements, and maintains e-commerce applications in collaboration with the
organizations retail operations, sales, marketing, and related departments.
Encourages and facilitates consistent, creative, and unified web design across the
organizations web properties.
Collects and analyzes web analytics and similar data; identifies opportunities to improve
search engine optimization (SEO), time on site, web traffic, and other relevant metrics.
Maintains and documents ownership of companys internet domains.
Assists employees with use of company websites through one-on-one support, user guides,
and training sessions.
Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards; software
licenses; and applicable state and federal laws and regulations including data security,
privacy, and intellectual property laws.
Maintains current knowledge of best practices and emerging developments in web design,
web development, and technology.
Education History
Technical Degree in Software Development
Institution: Centro Inca
Year of Graduation: 2008
Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering
Institution: Universidad del Norte
Year of Graduation: 2017
Relevant Skills
Contact Info
React.js,
Node.js,
Laravel,
Angular,
Express.js, PHP, Javascript, HTML, CSS,
Ecommerce, SQL, No SQL, Serverless,
Microservices, Github Actions, CI/CD,
VTEX IO, AWS, GCP, Heroku, Docker,
Testing, Software Architecture, WordPress,
WooCommerce,
Magento,
Shopify,
Kanban, Agile, Scrum.
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