WILBERTO MORALES
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Dynamic and visionary Software Engineer with proven success in designing, scaling, and optimizing distributed platforms across Node JS, React, and PostgreSQL, and AWS environments. Known for delivering production-grade systems with a focus on scalability, observability, and long-term sustainability. Adept at blending backend and frontend innovation to create high-performing, secure, and globally accessible software solutions. Recognized for leading mentoring cross-functional teams, steering architectural design discussions, and introducing robust frameworks to elevate engineering standards and drive technical excellence. Skilled in automating infrastructure, managing incident response operations, and guiding resolution of complex challenges to foster high-impact technology solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Software Engineer
HOMEE INC.
01.2024 - Current
- Direct a cross-functional team of 5 software engineers in developing an AI-powered claims automation platform, advancing intelligent task assignment for home insurance repair services.
- Transitioned from backend and AI development to lead the product and frontend team, driving cohesive design execution and accelerating feature delivery cycles.
- Reduced overall AWS infrastructure expenditure by 50% through the strategic consolidation of Elastic Load Balancers to optimize resource distribution and cost efficiency.
- Pioneered a JavaScript/TypeScript-based vendor integration to expand system interoperability, capture 80% of the claims processing market, and improve partner onboarding.
- Developed a Node JS API proxy and enhanced security layers to shield a legacy PHP platform while maintaining full compliance under strict delivery timelines.
- Deployed Infrastructure as Code frameworks using AWS CDK and automate provisioning workflows and reinforce system reliability for new product launches.
- HOMEE is the only AI-Driven Direct Repair Network in the P&C industry, connecting insurers, policyholders, and Pros.
- Technology Stack: Typescript, CDK, Node JS, React
Lead Software Engineer
WITHME INC.
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Championed end-to-end product development and delivery endeavors through Agile frameworks and managed feature rollouts to attain consistent sprint outcomes across multi-phase releases. Drove deployment efficiency and minimized manual intervention by automating infrastructure using CloudFormation, CDK, Puppet, and DevOps.
- Spearheaded the PrintWithMe initiative as the inaugural software engineer, transforming a concept into a production-ready platform that served 10K+ daily customers within a decade of iterative scaling.
- Initiated and delivered the SipWithMe project by repurposing existing code frameworks, developing a fully functional MVP within three months, and launching a new company that capitalized on client-driven innovation.
- Sustained mission-critical backend architecture built on Python, Flask, and MySQL, reinforcing uptime stability and data accuracy for enterprise-scale applications.
- Expanded background processing capacity by optimizing Celery and RabbitMQ configurations to elevate task throughput and parallel execution performance.
- Strengthened the organization’s AWS ecosystem, spanning EC2, S3, and ECS, by embedding robust access controls and infrastructure safeguards to mitigate operational risks.
- Conceptualized and designed the front-end interface using JavaScript and React to enrich user engagement through responsive and intuitive design functionality.
- WithMe, Inc. makes people’s lives better through convenient, technology-powered amenities for the multifamily industry and beyond.
- Technology Stack: Python, Flask, CDK, React
Software Engineer
BRAINTREE
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Authored clean, production-ready code through Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using RSpec and Ruby. Administered distributed database clusters by leveraging Puppet and advanced DevOps automation scripts to heighten system consistency and reduce configuration drift.
- Reengineered critical segments of a legacy Ruby on Rails monolith application by modernizing architecture to improve maintainability for long-term scalability.
- Amplified application performance by introducing custom database sharding mechanisms, optimizing data partitioning, and supporting high-volume transaction processing.
- Oversaw Kafka-based data pipelines linking PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch to refine data flow efficiency and query responsiveness across systems.
- Architected scalable search infrastructure to accommodate Uber’s global payment transaction volume, resolve high-load constraints, and bolster system resilience.
- Enhanced ElasticSearch cluster capacity within the search division, expanding throughput to manage millions of daily transactions with consistent indexing speed and search accuracy.
- Braintree enables merchants in more than 45 countries worldwide to accept and process payments in more than 130 currencies.
- Technology Stack: Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Puppet, ElasticSearch
Skills
- Scalable Software Architecture
- Team Building & Leadership
- Application Security
- Cloud Infrastructure Engineering
- AWS Ecosystem (EC2, S3, ECS, CDK)
- Performance Monitoring
- Distributed Systems Development
- Database Optimization
- Continuous Deployment
- Full-Stack Application Design
- DevOps & Infrastructure as Code
- Release Management
- React Frontend Engineering
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Nodejs & TypeScript
Timeline
Lead Software Engineer
HOMEE INC.
01.2024 - Current
Lead Software Engineer
WITHME INC.
01.2018 - 01.2024
Software Engineer
BRAINTREE
01.2016 - 01.2018