Hi I am

Ricardo Gaona

A Full Stack Software Engineer

5+ years of experience building maintainable production-ready web and mobile applications

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About

I build production web and mobile systems that support complex business workflows, integrations, and real-world operations.

I work across the full development lifecycle using Django, Python, React, React Native, Next.js, and TypeScript, from designing interfaces and architecture to building APIs, background processes, integrations, automated workflows, and production releases. My key differentiator is my ability to navigate mature, complex systems, understand their business and technical constraints, and deliver maintainable solutions that improve performance, place complexity in the right layer, and evolve with changing requirements.

I am particularly interested in full-stack opportunities where I can solve domain-heavy problems, improve established systems, and take features from technical design through production delivery.

TECH STACK

Backend

  • Django
  • NestJS
  • PostgreSQL
  • Redis

Frontend

  • ReactJs
  • Nextjs
  • Tailwind

Mobile

  • React Native
  • Expo
  • Android
  • iOS

Language

  • Python
  • Typescript
  • Javascript

Experience

Five years building commercial web and mobile products for international teams — across backend, frontend, mobile, integrations, and production support.

5+

Years building production software

8+

Product domains shipped

Full

Stack + mobile delivery

PRODUCTS I’VE BUILT

CRM & Internal Tools

Operational dashboards

Fitness & Wellness

Training platforms

Education & Learning

Learning platforms

iOS & Android Apps

High performance mobile solutions

E-commerce

Subscriptions & payments

Financial Automation

Workflow systems

WHAT I DO

Backend

  • Django & Python services
  • Celery async workflows
  • PostgreSQL data modeling
  • Redis & caching
  • Business rules & validation

Frontend

  • React & Next.js apps
  • TypeScript & JavaScript
  • Interface architecture
  • Reusable component systems
  • Performance tuning

Mobile

  • React Native & Expo
  • iOS & Android releases
  • Offline & background tasks
  • Native integrations
  • App store delivery

APIs & Integrations

  • REST & GraphQL APIs
  • Payment platforms
  • Analytics & messaging
  • Document management
  • External business systems

Production & Process

  • Diagnose production issues
  • Code reviews & releases
  • Technical planning
  • Architecture discussions
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Contact

Interested in working together?

I’m open to full-stack, backend, frontend, and React Native opportunities where I can contribute to maintainable products and solve meaningful technical problems. Whether you have a question, an opportunity, or just want to connect, feel free to send me a message.