Andrés Eduardo Reyes Galgani
Software Engineer | Laravel & WordPress Expert
Toronto, Canada and Santiago, Chile
With extensive experience in application and API development using Laravel, I specialize in building robust solutions for web and intranet environments. I am also passionate about developing WordPress plugins that enhance the e-commerce capabilities of companies around the world.
Contact Information:
Email: andres@reyes.dev
Phone: +1 (289) 894-1697
Website: andres.reyes.dev
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andresreyesdev
GitHub: github.com/AndresReyesDev
Legal Status:
Open Work Permit Issued by IRCC (Canada)
Professional Experience
Software Developer at Midtown Capital
Aug 2022 – Present | Toronto, Canada
- Assist the marketing team with email campaign setup, deployment, tracking, etc.
- Maintain proprietary platforms developed in Laravel and PHP.
- Develop Livewire components for the Laravel platforms.
- Implement API and other integrations between our platform and a variety of 3rd party systems.
- Provide technical support to the team and clients as needed.
- Assist in data migration and platform testing as needed.
Software Engineer at Anyda SRL
Mar 2013 – Aug 2022 | Santiago, Chile
- Application development using the Laravel framework for various financial services.
- Development of private and public WordPress plugins via the WordPress repository.
- Integration of payment gateways like Transbank, and crafting solutions for e-commerce.
- Regularly updating, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance on company servers.
System Analyst at BST Corp S.A.
Aug 2011 – Mar 2013 | Santiago, Chile
- Maintained applications developed in Microsoft C# and SQL Database servers.
- Administered applications that validate checks in physical stores through APIs from the Government of Chile.
- Developed gift card applications for retail outlets of major brands like Forus S.A.
Software Developer at IBM Chile
May 2008 – Aug 2011 | Santiago, Chile
- Responsible for programming and maintaining IBM Chile's databases developed in LotusScript.
- Maintained the operational continuity of databases across the national territory.
Communications Specialist at Automotores Gildemeister SA
Jan 2006 – May 2008 | Santiago, Chile
- In charge of configurations and continuity of Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES) and IP Telephony (VoIP) across more than 30 branches.
- Managed over 200 Blackberry devices ensuring seamless connectivity and support.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering - DuocUC Institute
- Certified Laravel Developer
- Nuxt.js - Vue.js on Steroids
- IT Project Management Certified
- Software Architecture Principles
- Data Model Analysis & Development Certification
- Business Intelligence Specialist Certification
- Software Quality Assurance Certification
- Software Requirements Analysis & Planning
- Advanced JavaScript Programming
Notable Projects
API Development for Financial Services
Led the design and implementation of a RESTful API for a high-traffic financial service, which streamlined payment processing and improved transaction security. This project resulted in a 40% reduction in processing delays and was recognized for its innovative approach to secure data handling.
E-Commerce Platform Overhaul
Engineered a complete revamp of an existing e-commerce platform using Laravel and Vue.js, integrating a custom CMS and CRM solutions. Enhanced system architecture led to a 50% improvement in load times and a significant increase in user engagement rates.
Real-Time Data Analytics Tool
Developed a real-time data analytics tool using Node.js and React, which provided actionable insights into user behaviors and system performance. This tool is currently used by over 10,000 active users worldwide, enabling them to make data-driven decisions rapidly.
Custom WordPress Plugin Development
Created several custom WordPress plugins, including a highly popular SEO optimization tool and a customized e-commerce gateway that supports local payment methods. These plugins have been downloaded over 20,000 times and have consistently received positive reviews for their ease of use and reliability.
Skills & Tools
- PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python
- Laravel, Vue.js, React, Node.js
- MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB - Experienced in database design and management
- Git, Docker, Jenkins - Proficient in version control, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines
- Webpack, Babel, ESLint - Skilled in front-end development tools for module bundling, transpiling, and linting
- RESTful API Design and Development - Expert in creating scalable and efficient APIs
- AWS, Heroku, Digital Ocean - Experienced in deploying and managing applications on various cloud platforms
- Wordpress Development - Experienced in theme and plugin development
- Agile and Scrum methodologies - Effective in team collaboration and project management
- Unit Testing, TDD - Skilled in automated testing frameworks like PHPUnit and Jest
Contact Me
If you have any questions or would like to discuss potential opportunities, feel free to reach out to me at andres@reyes.dev