I'm Luis Acosta
Senior Software Engineer
With more than a decade of experience building software, my journey has spanned the high-stakes worlds of FinTech, the fast-paced scalability of e-Commerce, and the impactful missions of EdTech.
While I’ve spent recent years mastering the modern frontend with React, TypeScript, and Next.js, my foundation is genuinely full-stack, with hands-on experience in building APIs with Node.js, managing databases, and configuring CI/CD pipelines.
About Me
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I thrive on solving complex problems and believe the best solutions come from understanding the complete technology picture. I value the collaborative synergy between engineering and product teams, enjoy leading initiatives that enhance application architecture, and am now eager to apply my full-stack capabilities to contribute to and grow within an innovative team.
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Industries
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Years of Experience
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Long Term Projects
8+
Happy Clients
14+
Global Teams
50+
Initiatives Completed
Language
English
Spanish
Experience
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Aug 2022 - Present
Senior Software Engineer
Fintech • Remote Contractor via Distillery
Led core platform migration from GraphQL Mesh to a Koa.js, resolving data sync issues and boosting API performance. Pioneered TanStack Query adoption for a modern, RESTful frontend refactor. Developed Retool-based internal tools automating financial workflows, improving operational efficiency. Enhanced UX/security via state-driven URLs, RBAC, and a scalable feature flag system.
May 2021 - Jul 2022
Senior Software Engineer
E-commerce • Remote Contractor via Distillery
Contributed to the core analytics pipeline and component-driven CMS, enabling clean data and independent Marketing campaigns. Launched A/B tests, increasing conversion, and developed foundational e-commerce systems for a seamless, scalable shopping experience.
Apr 2021 - May 2021
Software Designer
EdTech • Remote Contractor via Globant
Using modern tools like TypeScript and Next.js, I built key features for a major e-learning platform, directly helping educators and students access better instructional content.
Feb 2017 - Mar 2021
Senior Web UI Developer & Software Designer
Travel • Remote Contractor via Globant
Architected and scaled a React/Redux travel booking frontend, delivering user-friendly features from complex requirements. Improved CI/CD with Jenkins, leading to stable releases and a promotion to Software Designer.
Jul 2016 - Feb 2017
Full-Stack Web Developer
Food Delivery & Ride Hailing • Self-employed
Modernized legacy systems via Node.js and automated builds. Developed full-stack web/mobile apps, integrating critical APIs (Stripe, PayPal, GA), and managed product deployment.
Feb 2015 - Jul 2016
Web Developer & IT Collaborator
Professional Services • Full-time
Developed web applications and microsites, focusing on SEO and analytics, and provided IT infrastructure support including web hosting and cloud administration for Google Cloud Platform and Azure.
Aug 2014 - Feb 2015
Database Developer
Education & Energy • Internship
Developed and administered database structures for real-time web applications, processing solar energy sensors data to generate key performance indicators (KPIs) for clients.
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