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I lead engineering at EpicDevs, where we build and run web platforms for tech companies, universities, and nonprofits. I set the architecture, processes, and technical standards, and I coordinate a remote team across several countries.

Santander, Cantabria CET · remote Spanish · English
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Experience

  1. EpicDevs

    Formerly Networks That Matter · Remote

    1. CTO / Director of Engineering · Partner

      Sep 2020 – present · Santander, Spain

      Technical architecture, engineering processes, and technology strategy for client platforms, leading a distributed remote team. Focus on WordPress as the core, modern JavaScript, AI in the daily workflow (coding agents, MCP, AI-assisted QA), integrations, migrations, and performance.

    2. Lead Full-stack WordPress Developer · Project Manager

      Mar 2018 – Sep 2020 · Puerto Madryn, Argentina

      Led a team of 15 building WordPress platforms, themes, and plugins for U.S. clients. Combined development with technical planning: architecture, integrations, scope, timelines, and coordination across design, engineering, and stakeholders.

    3. Full-stack WordPress Developer

      Jun 2015 – Mar 2018 · Puerto Madryn, Argentina

      Custom platforms, themes, and plugins for international clients, from frontend to backend: migrations and scalable CMS architectures.

  2. Construye Mundo ONGD

    Volunteer · Remote

    1. WordPress Developer

      Apr 2021 – present

      Migrated the site from Drupal to WordPress to improve content management and accessibility. Development, updates, and content administration.

  3. Delicious Brains

    1. Software Developer

      Apr 2020 – Aug 2020

      Worked on WP Offload Media (Pro and Lite), the plugin that moves WordPress media to cloud storage, with a focus on user experience. Technical support and content for the product blog.

  4. Explore & Share

    Part-time

    1. Senior Web Developer and Team Leader

      Dec 2016 – Aug 2018

      Development and maintenance of explore-share.com. Migration to WordPress from the previous platform, with a custom theme and plugins.

  5. Freelance

    Remote

    1. Independent Full-stack Developer

      Oct 2006 – present

      Custom websites, CMS platforms, and digital solutions for agencies and direct clients. Development in PHP, custom CMSs, and the first WordPress projects, which later grew into large platforms.

Before 2015: design, photography, and the first websites
  • 2014 – 2018 Magissim · Senior Web Developer and Graphic Designer. Websites for the European market with WordPress, PrestaShop, and Laravel.
  • 2013 – 2014 Activar Comunicación · Web Developer and Designer. Custom backends in PHP and MySQL; WordPress websites.
  • 2011 – 2013 Mendióroz Design · Graphic Designer. Wayfinding, technical documentation, 3D illustration, and web projects.
  • 2008 – 2010 Exastudio · Junior Web Developer. First complex websites, advertising pieces, and corporate identities.
  • 2007 – 2008 NewPrint · Graphic Designer. Prepress and client service.
  • 2005 – 2007 Gilardoni & Asoc. · Graphic and Web Designer, Photography Assistant. Image retouching and the first websites in HTML and CSS.

Stack

  • WordPress
  • Gutenberg
  • Elementor
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • Laravel
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • Vue
  • Nuxt
  • React
  • Astro
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Node.js
  • n8n
  • Salesforce
  • Shopify
  • Stripe
  • HubSpot
  • Supabase
  • Claude
  • Codex
  • MCP
  • Git
  • GitHub Actions
  • Docker
  • Bash
  • Cloudflare
  • AWS
  • WP Engine
  • Pantheon
  • Netlify
  • Railway
  • Figma
Platform
WordPress, Multisite, WooCommerce, Gutenberg, Elementor, ACF, Gravity Forms, Yoast, PHP, MySQL, Laravel, Composer
Other CMSs
Craft CMS, Drupal, Hugo, PrestaShop
Frontend
JavaScript / TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Vue, Nuxt, React, Astro, jQuery, Tailwind CSS, Sass
Backend and integrations
Node.js, REST APIs, n8n, Salesforce, Shopify, Stripe, PayPal, HubSpot, Supabase
AI
Generative AI, Coding agents, Claude, Codex, MCP, AI-assisted QA, Automation
Infrastructure and workflow
Git, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Docker, Bash, Cloudflare, AWS, WP Engine, Pressable, Kinsta, Pantheon, Netlify, Vercel, Railway
Team
Engineering leadership, Remote teams, Technical planning, Notion, Slack
Design
Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Education and languages

  • Photography Technician Escuela de Fotografía Creativa Andy Goldstein 2007 – 2009
  • Technician in Advertising Communication and Graphic Designer Escuelas Técnicas Raggio 2001 – 2006
  • Spanish Native
  • English Fluent, spoken and written