Leonardo Larrea is an accomplished Director of Engineering with extensive experience in both backend and frontend development, system architecture, and DevOps. With a strong academic background in Computer Science and a specialization in high-performance computing architectures, Leonardo has dedicated his career to leading development teams, driving innovation, and crafting scalable, resilient, and decoupled systems.

Professional Highlights:

• Current Role: As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Shippify in São Paulo, Leonardo is at the forefront of shaping the future of the logistics and supply chain industry. He focuses on building high-performing teams and architecting secure technology solutions that align with business objectives.

• Previous Roles:

• VP of Engineering at Shippify, Chile: Led the development team to deliver top-tier products through best-in-class engineering practices. Played a key role in developing the technical strategy and ensuring its execution.

• Routing Product Director at Shippify, Belohorizonte: Optimized routing architecture and algorithms, leading to significant improvements in performance and scalability.

• Lead Developer & Research Engineer at Shippify, Guayaquil: Led research and development efforts on clustering algorithms and route optimization, contributing to the success of multiple projects.

• Software Architect at Zigo, Guayaquil: Led the engineering team in developing a scalable platform for a transportation project, ensuring real-time responsiveness and reliability.

• Mobile & Front-end Developer at Criptext, Panama: Contributed to the development of encrypted messaging solutions and the Criptext Android SDK.

Technical Expertise:

• Backend Development: Proficient in languages such as JavaScript (Node.js, TypeScript), Java, Python, PHP, and Ruby.

• Frontend Development: Skilled in React.js, Vue.js, and Vanilla JavaScript.

• Architect/DevOps: Experienced with Terraform, CloudFormation, Docker, Kubernetes, Serverless, and various AWS tools (ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, and more).

• Databases: Knowledgeable in MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, DynamoDB, SQLite, and ElasticSearch.

• Methodologies and Tools: Agile Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, Git, and integrations with various platforms like Shopify, Magento, and Vtex.

Education and Certifications:

• Master in High Performance Computing from the University of A Coruña (ongoing).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral.

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.

Languages: Fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

Leonardo’s passion for technology, innovation, and leadership has been a driving force throughout his career. His commitment to excellence and continuous learning makes him a valuable asset in the ever-evolving field of technology.