Gerardo Zaporta, Software Engineer
Miami, United States, **************@*****.***
PROFILE Experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in developing web applications and APIs using modern technologies such as Next.js, Node.js, Laravel, and GraphQL. Skilled in creating scalable, user-focused solutions for campaign management, influencer engagement, and AI-driven recommendation systems. Proficient in both front-end and back-end development, with expertise in TypeScript, jQuery, PHP, and Cypress testing. Authored comprehensive coding standards to ensure best practices in development and testing. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Havana, with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions in dynamic, fast-paced environments. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Apr 2022 — Jan 2025 Software Engineer, Influur Miami
• Main developer in the Pulse project, a NextJS-based management tool for tracking campaigns, creators, and ongoing jobs.
• Used Python and AWS Lambda to crawl TikTok pages and automate data extraction. Integrated data pipelines pulling insights from Google APIs and Facebook Graph API for analytics and campaign tracking.
• Used jQuery and Laravel to develop multiple features for the Admin Dashboard Panel, including tools to manage influencer information.
• Built a Laravel-based API for efficient backend operations.
• Created a Node.js/Express API to enhance server-side functionality, substitute the existing PHP based code.
• Developed a GraphQL API using Node,js/Apollo, providing endpoints to list available system resources
• Developed the Influur WebApp, a NextJS-based platform that allows external brands to search the database for creators and submit campaign proposals.
• Contributed to modular architecture by developing a new micro-service for an AI-based Recommendation System.
Oct 2019 — Apr 2022 Software Engineer, Dental Whale Miami
• Developed a Node.js/ExpressJS-based backend and ReactJS frontend for an Educational Videos Platform, delivering student performance statistics, video content, and quizzes.
• Built AWS Lambda functions using Python to parse uploaded CSV documents, extract relevant fields, and structure the data for downstream processing and reporting.
• Created a Node.js API integrating the Google Cloud Speech-to-Text SDK to process clinic call audio, extracting insights such as patient type and additional call-related information
• Developed using the last versions of PHP, jQuery, Laravel, MySQL, and Git as base tech to build and maintain company flagship software, ORCA
• Added several features in the two main company projects working in an agile environment
• Created a dashboard project with integrations from several sales and marketing Platforms APIs
(PipeDrive, AskNicely, ActiveCampaign, Klenty, AirCall, Facebook, and Google Ads) Jun 2019 — Oct 2019 Software Engineer, Chargebacks911 Tampa
• Developed and maintained software using PHP, Symfony, Laravel, MySQL, and Git.
• Built AWS Lambda functions to process data, optimizing data workflows and storage. Jan 2015 — Aug 2018 Software Engineer, DSpot Sp. z o.o
• Bring to life sketches for websites and make modifications to existing ones by working closely with Graphic Designers Worked with external APIs like Facebook
• Set up production environments in Linux-based servers EDUCATION
Sep 2008 — Jul 2014 Bachelor in Computer Scinece, University of Havana SKILLS Node.js Expert
JavaScript Expert
TypeScript Expert
PHP Expert
Docker Skillful
C++ Skillful
SQL Expert
Python Experienced
Java Skillful