Waldo M. Panozo
PHP Java Python React
Software Engineer

Building sustainable, scalable, and maintainable software

Senior Software Engineer with 15+ years designing high-impact solutions with PHP, Java, JavaScript, and REST services. I love driving measurable results through clean architecture, modern frameworks, and collaborative leadership—whether remotely or on-site.

15+
Years Experience
20M+
Transactions/Year
80K+
Active Users
70%
Productivity Gain

About Me

Software Engineer with 15+ years of experience developing sustainable, scalable, and maintainable software

Waldo M. Panozo

Professional Profile

  • Senior Software Engineer · Owning end-to-end features, search experiences, and analytics improvements
  • Tech Lead · Coaching teams, driving architecture decisions, coordinating cross-squad delivery
  • Software Development Lead · Building tools that serve 80K+ authenticated users and 15K+ scholarship applicants per year
  • IT Manager · Optimizing infrastructure, comms costs, and hybrid team operations

Key Achievements

Vehicle Search Launch

Delivered a new multi-tenant vehicle search experience presented at SEMA 2025, earning direct recognition from the CEO for leading the initiative end-to-end.

+70% Productivity

Built a web system for agile task orchestration that boosted the productivity of university development teams by at least 70%.

Hackathon Wins

Two-time Revolution Parts hackathon winner: 57% faster GMV loading through advanced caching and an AI assistant to search product imagery.

80K+ Users Served

Led digital initiatives at Universidad Mayor de San Simón, from biometric support control for 80K+ staff to scholarship portals helping more than 15K students every year.

Professional Experience

15+ years building software solutions that generate real impact

2023 - Present

Revolution Parts

Canada / USA (Assuresoft Paraguay) | January 2023 – Present

Senior Software Engineer · December 2023 – Present
  • Launched a new multi-tenant vehicle search experience showcased at SEMA 2025, owning the full delivery path and earning recognition from the CEO.
  • Improved GMV conversions by 13.7% through targeted SEO initiatives and instrumentation enhancements in Google Analytics.
  • Twice won the company hackathon: 57% faster GMV loads with advanced caching (Mobile Optimization) and an AI assistant for image search (Overall).
Tech Lead · February 2025 – May 2025
  • Trained new team members and orchestrated the restructuring of the GMV (formerly BXP) squad until an on-site leader was hired.
  • Coordinated sprint rituals, advanced PR reviews, and cross-team HLD discussions to align delivery across product streams.
Tech Stack: PHP (Laravel, Slim), Python, React, JavaScript, Redis, Elasticsearch, Docker, GitHub Actions, Go, Cypress, Linux, Scrum, Confluence, Figma
2017 - 2023

Public University “Mayor de San Simón”

Cochabamba, Bolivia | January 2017 – December 2023

Software Development Lead · April 2021 – December 2023
  • Boosted day-to-day productivity by 70% with a web platform that digitized agile workflows for multiple development squads.
  • Designed a provider administration portal that cut request processing time from 15 days to 5 days for internal and external users.
  • Led scholarship qualification services supporting 15K+ students and administrative staff every year.
  • Integrated ticket-driven pandemic support systems into the university’s central infrastructure and APIs.
Senior Software Developer · January 2017 – April 2021
  • Implemented a biometric-enabled support control system to monitor 80K+ users through SDK and API integrations.
  • Built a dynamic survey platform mixing SQL and NoSQL storage to manage access-controlled questionnaires.
  • Developed the university’s first API using a load-balanced proxy and microservices, enabling 20M+ yearly transactions.
Tech Stack: PHP (Yii2), Java (Spring Boot, Security, JPA), Angular, React, jQuery, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, GitLab, Jenkins
2008 - 2016

Bilingual Communications (BICOM USA)

Remote | January 2008 – April 2016

Senior Software Engineer (Contractor) · August 2015 – April 2016
  • Created a network-based call recording platform combining hardware and software to email confirmations directly to clients.
  • Built a real-estate catalog and recommendation engine that surfaced listings via trending engagement signals.
Tech Stack: PHP (Yii2), jQuery, MySQL
IT Manager · January 2010 – January 2014
  • Cut communication and operations expenses by 70% through smart VoIP gateways, broadband upgrades, and remote-ready onboarding.
Software Engineer · January 2008 – December 2009
  • Maintained the corporate website with lead registration, uploads, and review workflows.
  • Developed an SMS marketing platform with reusable templates for first-touch outreach.
Tech Stack: PHP, jQuery, MySQL
2014 - 2015

Menuocity (USA)

Principal Software Engineer · February 2014 – March 2015

  • Developed the primary ordering site, enabling fax/email dispatches for restaurant managers and automated call reminders for placed orders.
Tech Stack: PHP (Yii2), JavaScript, MySQL
2011

Iventiva

Software Engineer · February 2011 – August 2011

  • Built CuisineLinks, a social recipe-sharing platform for OrchidLabs with Facebook-style UI patterns and guided publishing flows.
Tech Stack: Java (Spring), jQuery, MySQL
2009 - 2010

Intersoft

Software Engineer · June 2009 – March 2010

  • Developed a DOLE field-tracking platform monitoring ISO compliance with synchronized web and mobile experiences.
Tech Stack: Java (WebObjects), Oracle, MySQL

Skills & Technologies

Technical expertise acquired through 15+ years of practical experience

Programming Languages

  • Advanced: JavaScript (12+ YOE), PHP (15+ YOE), Java (8+ YOE), Python (5+ YOE)
  • Intermediate: C# (4+ YOE)

Frameworks & Tools

  • Advanced: ASP.NET, YII2, jQuery
  • Intermediate: Web API/REST, Laravel, Django, React & React Native

Databases

  • Advanced: MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL
  • Intermediate: Oracle, SQLite

Project Management

  • Advanced: Scrum, Requirements Analysis, Business Process
  • Intermediate: Kanban, Design Thinking

Languages

  • Upper-Intermediate: English
  • Native: Spanish

Additional Technologies

Version Control

GitLab, GitHub, Git

CI/CD

Jenkins, Automated Pipelines

APIs & Microservices

REST APIs, Load Balancing, Proxy

Mobile & Web

React Native, Mobile Applications

Developer Activity Stats

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Education

Continuous academic training and professional specialization

Present

Ph.D. Business Science

Public University "Mariscal Jose Ballivian"

Doctorate in Business Science - In progress

In Progress

MSc. AI, Machine Learning & Data Science

Public University "El Alto", Bolivia

Master's studies focused on AI, ML, and Data Science - In progress

2010

MSc. Telematics

Public University "Mayor de San Simón"

Master of Science in Telematics – 2010

2012

International Leadership Training Program

Georgetown University, USA

International Leadership Training Program – 2012

2018

Postgraduate Diploma Higher Education

Public University "Mayor de San Simón"

Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education – August 2018

2008

Bachelor of Telecommunication Engineering

Private University "Aquino Bolivia"

Bachelor of Telecommunication Engineering – July 2008

Portfolio

Selection of projects that demonstrate experience and technical quality

Many projects are private due to company restrictions, but I can show part of the process in interviews.

Contact

Interested in working together? I am open to remote opportunities and relocation for the right long-term impact.

WhatsApp Bolivia

(+591) 77499919

WhatsApp Paraguay

(+595) 984039973

Location

Asunción, Paraguay
(GMT-3)

Availability

Remote Work
Relocation