Pedro Rojas Gavidia
@pedrorojasgavidia
I’m a senior full-stack engineer scaling Python/Django systems and shipping GenAI-enabled products.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Full Stack Engineer with over 10 years of experience designing, building, and scaling web applications for top companies across the US and Europe. I focus on full-stack architecture with Python, Django, and modern development lifecycles, translating complex product requirements into reliable software.
I elevate team velocity by integrating Generative AI workflows—like custom AI contexts and automated code review—while keeping strict standards for clean, maintainable code. From supporting 100,000+ daily active users to leading REST API and serverless transitions on AWS, I also mentor junior and mid-level engineers and align closely with stakeholders.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Architected and maintained a high-traffic Python/Django + React platform supporting 100,000+ daily active users, building integrations with Clover, QuickBooks, Shopify, and Square while modernizing billing, inventory, and reporting. Led Generative AI integration into the development workflow with custom AI contexts and an automated code reviewer to boost velocity and cut manual review time, and me
Python Course Teacher
Coderhouse
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Led six 3-month intensive courses on Python, Django, and AI tools, delivering 280+ hours of live technical instruction and mentoring hundreds of students through final projects. Managed teaching assistants and grading workflows, maintaining a 4.9/5 student rating.
Senior Backend Engineer
Cirbox (Move to the Bit)
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)
Architected and developed a backend REST API from the ground up using Python and Django REST Framework. Led the serverless transition with AWS Lambda and the Serverless Framework to optimize for scalability and performance, owning the full development lifecycle for features and maintenance.
Senior Fullstack Developer
FAB Armadillo S.L.
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)
Built a 24/7 real-time cryptocurrency alert system that generated trade signals using Django Channels, Redis, and Celery. Architected a backtesting simulator and custom visualization system, and automated data collection with web scrapers and data analysis pipelines.
Vice President
Reto Mantra
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)
Served as one of five executive committee members, overseeing strategic direction for a network that trained 1,500+ entrepreneurs. Led strategic planning and project management, built alliances with external institutions, and represented the organization as an official spokesperson in media and with partner institutions.
Summer Camp Coordinator
Loyola Summer Camp
Jan 2010 - Jan 2015 (5 years)
Led a team of 15 guides and managed daily logistics for a camp of 150 children. Owned staff recruitment and training, designed structured activities by age group, and ensured safety and wellbeing for all participants.
Web Application Developer
Turpial Development
Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 5 months)
Developed a custom industrial audit system for Steam Energy using Django and Angular to automate tracking and maintenance of steam equipment in plants. Optimized administrative workflows and integrated third-party APIs (Stripe, WooCommerce) for Airways Magazine, and built a global reporting module for IUCN Red List of Ecosystems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Washington
Specialization, Machine Learning
Specialization in Machine Learning, currently in progress.
IESA
Diplomat, Organizational Leadership
2015 - 2016
Organizational leadership diplomat program at IESA.
Universidad Simón Bolívar
Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineer degree from Universidad Simón Bolívar.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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