Hello, World.

I am Christopher Alatorre.

Senior Software Engineer PHP/Laravel/Node @ Firstbase.io

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About

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Senior Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience building high-quality backend systems and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled in PHP (Laravel) and Node.js, with a strong focus on scalable architecture, clean code (PSR-12), and SOLID principles. Passionate about IT security and performance optimization.

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7+ years of experience. Building something great 🚀

  • Full name: Christopher Alatorre Tafolla
  • Birth Date: September 8th, 1997
  • Job: Senior Software Engineer (PHP/Laravel/Node)
  • Email: chris@alatorre.uno

Tech Skills

Here you'll see all the tech skills I've been developing through the years

  • 7+ years
    PHP
  • 7+ years
    Laravel
  • 4+ years
    Node.js
  • 7+ years
    SOLID Principles
  • 3+ years
    PSR-12
  • 2+ years
    OWASP Security
  • 5+ years
    JSON API Specification
  • 4+ years
    MySQL
  • 3+ years
    Redis
  • 4+ years
    Docker
  • 4+ years
    Google Cloud Platform
  • 3+ years
    Amazon Web Services
  • 7+ years
    Git (GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab)
  • 4+ years
    CI/CD Pipelines
  • 5+ years
    Chrome DevTools
  • 7+ years
    VSCode
  • 3+ years
    PhpStorm

Languages

Communication is key in our globalized world

  • Native
    Spanish
  • Advanced
    English
  • Beginner
    French

Soft Skills

Leadership and communication abilities developed through years of experience

  • Leadership & Mentorship
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability
  • Analytical thinking
  • Team collaboration
Resume

More of my credentials.

Here you have my most relevant background.

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer

September 2024 - Present

Firstbase.io (YC W21)

Engineered scalable technical solutions that improved system performance by 30%, ensuring clean, efficient, and maintainable code aligned with PSR-12 and SOLID principles. Led efforts to identify and mitigate technical risks, reducing production issues by 40% and enhancing overall system reliability. Streamlined development processes, improving team productivity by 15% through automated workflows and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Integrated Node.js-based microservices for internal tools, improving inter-service communication and developer efficiency.

Senior Software Engineer | Tech Lead

April 2023 - September 2024

CyberPuerta

Led efforts to ensure microservices consistently responded within 150 ms for heavily used systems. Provided technical direction, mentorship, and guidance to a team of developers. Architected robust microservices using SOLID principles, PSR-12 conventions, and best practices in REST API development. Implemented resource management strategies and fostered a culture of continuous improvement.

Full Stack Developer | Tech Lead

September 2019 - April 2023

Braigo

Led the development of an e-commerce platform for designers to upload and sell their designs on fabric and fashion/home products. Improved system response time from 1 minute to 800 milliseconds, reducing infrastructure costs by 50%. Created an automated mockup generation service, saving 20% of operational time and enhancing productivity.

Mobile Developer

July 2018 - July 2019

U de G, CUCEI

An application for college contest that helped users of the Guadalajara public bicycle system (MiBici at Guadalajara). We had the joy of winning 1st place.

Created a web system that helps in-house staff manage the school’s blueprint teaching process.

Education

Certification

2023

Tecnologico de Monterrey

Transformational Leadership

Certification

2018

ETS

TOEFL

Master Degree

2019 - 2020

Universidad Panamericana

Specialization in engineering and project management

Bachelor Degree

2015 - 2019

Universidad de Guadalajara

IT engineering

Portfolio

Check Out Some of My Works.

An extract of my most relevant and recent projects.

Services

What Can I Do For You?

Here's what I can help you with

80

Projects Completed

50

Happy Clients

5

Achievements

100

Crazy Ideas

1500

sodas (Original coke lover)

15000

Hours
Contact

I'd Love To Hear From You.

Feel free to reach out for collaborations or any questions you may have!

Where to find me

Guadalajara, JAL
México

Email Me At
chris@alatorre.uno
Call Me At
Cellphone & WhatsApp: (+52) 3314458908