<FZ />Franco Zabala

Hey there!
I'm Franco,
FullStack Engineer

I turn coffee into code and bugs into features with the patience of a saint.

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From Argentina

Full-time / FullStack

JavaScript lover

Passionate reader

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About

Just saying 'Hello'

Hello!

Always ready to face new challenges, in different areas. A voracious researcher by nature. Waiting for new projects that lead to facing challenges that increase my ambition and initiative.

With ease of adaptation to different environments and ways of working, seeking respect and companionship, always keeping in mind the individual, group and project objectives.

Skills

I try to improve day by day and never stop learning

Frontend ecosystem

TypeScript
JavaScript
React
React Native
Next.js
HTML5
CSS3
Angular
Vue.js

Backend Ecosystem

Node
Express
Nest.js
PHP
Laravel
Wordpress
GraphQL

Frontend tools

MUI
Redux
Bootstrap
Tailwind CSS
SASS

Libraries and tools

Postman
Linux
Jest
Bruno

DevOps and Infrastructure

AWS
Docker
Apache
Firebase
Nginx

Databases

PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
MariaDB
SQLite
Supabase
DynamoDB

Project Management

Git
Jira

Experience

I had the pleasure of working here
APR 2025 - TODAY

Agile Engine • Software Engineer

Way, Texas, USA

Way is an all-in-one platform to launch and scale experiential events, comprising multiple interconnected products within a comprehensive ecosystem.

Architected and developed robust backend services using Node.js and Nest.js, ensuring seamless integration between multiple product offerings within the Way platform.

Delivered accurate project estimates and consistently met deadlines while implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, streamlining deployment processes for multiple product releases.

DEC 2024 - MAR 2025

Herwin Tech • Software Engineer

Harmony, Texas, USA

Harmony connects into your ATS to automate the inbound funnel and constantly evaluate and match the talent pool to jobs.

I've worked on the backend of the platform, using Nest.js and TypeScript.

I've also worked on the frontend of the platform, using Next.js and TypeScript.

MAY 2024 - NOV 2024

Agile Engine • Software Engineer

VMWare, Florida, USA

VMWare is a leading provider of cloud and virtualization software

Led a significant code refactoring and performance optimization initiative, improving system efficiency, enhancing scalability, and reducing technical debt.

Designed the core infrastructure and components for the project, ensuring seamless integration of micro frontends and enhancing maintainability.

Delivered accurate project estimates and ensured all deadlines were met while maintaining a high standard of code quality and performance.

OCT 2023 - APR 2024

Janhel Group • Software Engineer

AugX Labs, New York, USA

Responsible for maintaining existing functionalities, providing optimizations to processes and creating new functionalities.

Support the migration of a new UI with notable optimization and user experience improvements.

Augie is an AI-powered video editing assistant, aimed at enhancing user experience and streamlining video creation processes.

JAN 2022 - SEP 2023

Clevertech • Software Engineer

AAA, New York, USA

Responsible for new components, libraries and integrations with existing services.

Refactor legacy-code microservices to new technologies.

Analyze problems to find solutions based on business requirements.

The client is AAA, a federation of motor clubs throughout North America.

AUG 2021 - DEC 2021

Mission.dev • Software Engineer

ControlHQ, MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADÁ

Responsible for software architecture, database structure and initial project setup.

Integrate third-party services to receive and send financial information, and process data to generate relevant information for users.

Analyze new features, find solutions to different problems and review code from my teammates.

The client is ControlHQ, a financial tool for freelancers to manage taxes, expenses, financial insights, and goals - all in one tool.

SEP 2020 - JUL 2021

123seguros • Software Engineer

123seguros, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

A reengineering process for the application core with legacy code (PHP) to new technologies (node).

Develop new microservices and maintain the existing ones.

Create new common components for react projects.

SEP 2007 - AUG 2020

Software Developer

Freelancer, CÓRDOBA, ARGENTINA

As a freelancer I worked with many people developing mobile and web applications. Sometimes with one or two teammates and many other times alone.

I've been working with several third-party services like google, facebook, twitter, among others.

Create new common components for react projects.

JUN 2015 - AUG 2020

Software Developer • IT-Up SRL

IT-Up SRL, CÓRDOBA, ARGENTINA

Worked with a number of clients developing web, mobile platforms with react.js, react-native, ionic and angular.

Also, created many server-only solutions for specific cases.

Maintenance of existing services and creating new solutions.

Lead frontend and backend teams (3~5 developers).

JUN 2015 - APR 2019

Software Developer • Obelix Software

Obelix Software, CÓRDOBA, ARGENTINA

It's an online study platform for the application of the FES Plan. Among the main functionalities is the management of users, students, teachers and study materials. It also has a real-time chat for messaging between teachers and students.

This project belongs to "Sindicato Regional de Luz y Fuerza de Córdoba".

Projects

Feeling so proud of each one of them

Augie

AugX Labs - A powerful AI Video Editor

Backend: node + next.js + apollo + aws

Web: react + graphql

AAA

American Automobile Association

Backend: node + go + remix-run + kubernetes + gcloud + aws

Web: react + remix-run

Punto Play

Paddle court booking platform

Backend: node + express + next.js

Mobile app: react-native

ControlHQ

Mission.dev - A financial tool for freelancers to manage taxes, expenses, financial insights, and goals

Backend: node + express.js + typescript + postgresql + docker + aws

Web: react + typescript + redux

123core

Application code for 123 services

Mobile: Ionic 3

API: Symfony

HolaHome

Management of apartment rentals in Spain

Legacy Backend: PHP

Legacy Web: jQuery + backbone

Backend: node + express + postgreSQL + aws

Web: react

Fastender.mobi

Bartender platform

Mobile: Ionic 1

API + BackEnd: Laravel 4

Click and Tasks

Helps you solve particular tasks or services through qualified professionals

Mobile: Ionic 3

Spina Bifida Association

This association helps people with spina bifida to live a better life

Mobile: React Native

Delta Partners

Financial tool for Investments

Mobile: Ionic 3

Gaudi's Route

Gaudi's works tour

Mobile: Ionic 3

Labishi

Beach directory

Mobile: Ionic 3

Mundial VR

App with AR for the 2018 World Cup for the spanish soccer team

Mobile: Ionic 3

Rapiticket

Ticketing system and event organization

Mobile: Ionic 3

Sodexo

Internal messaging

Mobile: Ionic 3

Supercuidadoras

Management of professional elderly caregivers

Mobile: React Native

Backend: Symfony

Transglobal

Tourist guide of travelers

Mobile: Ionic 3

Backend: Symfony

SmartTaxi

Taxi order system (final project of the degree)

Mobile: Ionic 3

Backend: Laravl 5

BeeChoosee

On-demand spotify music app, based on user votes

App for users (react-native)

App for pubs (react)

API (mongo + node)

Fertec

Measurement of the coefficient of variation to calibrate the machinery

App for the agricultural producer (react-native)

Backend for administration (react + node)

Zeta shopping

Online ordering system

App (react-native)

Backend of shops and administration (react + node + express + mongo)

Genetic QUIZ

Genetics-oriented quiz App

App (react-native)

Backend (react + node + mongo + express)

Guinsy App

App for event organizations in Switzerland

App (react-native)

Webapp mobile clone (react)

Backend: node + mysql

Lifedent

WebApp for dental mechanics laboratory

WebApp (react + node + mongo + express)

ComandaNET

App for orders from the bar table

App for orders from the bar table (react-native)

Webapp for command administration (react + node + mongo + express)

FitOnMusic

On-demand music platform for Chile

WebApp: (react + node + cassandra)

Almeky

Mentoring platform

Subject: react + node

Carpene online

Pet Store

WebApp: WordPress

Mobimers

Coupons, discounts and consumption trends platform

Backend: react + node + mysql + express

Agrosty

Batch Monitoring

WebApp: react