Staff Software Engineer @ LinkedIn

Hola, I'm Raul 👋

A seasoned software engineer with over a decade of experience in the tech industry, interested in products with real-world impact.

My Resume

About me

I'm a passionate software engineer with over a decade of experience building scalable web applications and leading development teams. My journey started with a curiosity for how things work, which evolved into a career dedicated to crafting elegant solutions to complex problems.

Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with startups and established companies, helping them transform ideas into robust, user-friendly applications. I specialize in full-stack development, with expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks, cloud architecture, and agile methodologies.

When I'm not coding, you'll find me exploring new technologies, contributing to open-source projects, or mentoring aspiring developers. I believe in the power of continuous learning and sharing knowledge with the community.

years of experience: 10+; years of experience
engineers led: 40+; engineers led
revenue impact: $5M+; revenue impact

Experience

Staff Software Engineer

2017 - Present

As Tech Lead within the Identity & Pages team, I drove $5+ million in ad revenue through strategic product initiatives while leading cross-platform projects for 40+ engineers. Key achievements include building the Page Inbox, implementing Dark Mode across all platforms, leading major front-end performance optimizations, and developing the Page Highlights content discovery module. This role demonstrated my growth from individual contributor to technical leader driving both significant business impact and complex engineering initiatives.

ReactEmber.jsTypeScriptKotlinGraphQLApplied AIClaude Code

Software Engineer

Magic Leap

2016 - 2017

Built Magic Leap's identity services (user account, profile and authentication web apps) from the ground up. Successfully launched the first version of https://auth.magicleap.com.

ReactCSS3Node.jsPostgreSQLHTML5

Software Engineer

Inceptures

2015 - 2016

Managed a team of front end developers fully remote. Responsible for planning, time estimation, code reviews and mentorship of new team members.

JavaScriptHTML5CSS3WebpackGitAngularBackbone.jsNode.jsPostgreSQL

Full Stack Engineer

Medialon

2014 - 2015

Assisted in developing client websites and web applications. Learned best practices in software development and gained experience with various technologies and frameworks.

AngularjQueryBootstrapPostgreSQLWordPressGit

Featured projects

01YT Comments Analyzer
AI-powered comment analysis for YouTube videos. Get instant sentiment analysis, key insights, and comprehensive summaries.
Next.jsTypeScriptStripeOpenAI API
02MyRewardsVault
A web app that helps you track and maximize credit card, membership, and subscription benefits in one place.
Next.jsSupabaseTypeScriptClerk.com
03Guide for Job Seekers
A comprehensive guide for job seekers, filled with personal insights and actionable strategies to land a job and succeed at it.
ReactStripe APINode.jsGoogle APIs
04Habits Tracker App
A habits tracker focused on simplicity. Track goals, visualize progress, and stay motivated with streaks and achievements.
ReactNode.jsClerk.comPostgreSQL

Skills & expertise

Frontend

ReactEmber.jsTypeScriptNext.jsTailwind CSSGraphQLKotlin

Backend

Node.jsREST APIsPostgreSQLMongoDB

AI Tools

ChatGPTOpenAI APIClaude CodeCursorGitHub CopilotGoogle Gemini

DevOps & Tools

AWSSupabaseGitLinuxWebpack

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipAgile/ScrumCode ReviewMentorshipProblem SolvingCommunicationStrategic Thinking

Get in touch

Let's work together

I'm always interested in new opportunities and exciting projects. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I'll do my best to get back to you!

raul9501@gmail.com

Location

Cape Coral, FL

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