Software Engineer | Full Stack & Backend Developer / Colombia

Jorge Hernández.

A technical mind.
A personal point of view.

Jorge Hernández — Software Engineer | Full Stack & Backend Developer

Jorge Eduardo Hernandez Oropeza

I’m Jorge, a systems and software engineer with over five years of experience building web and mobile applications. My focus is backend architecture with PHP and Laravel, Node.js and Python, connected to reactive interfaces with Vue.js, React and TypeScript.

My work spans API integrations, web scraping and data pipelines, real-time communication, and deployments with AWS and Docker. Studying in Australia strengthened my professional English and my ability to collaborate across cultures.

Based in
Yopal, Casanare, Colombia
Languages
Spanish, English — Upper-Intermediate (B2+)
Contact
joredher30@gmail.com

Experience

Frontend Engineer — Agencia Delta Soluciones

Jan 2026 – Present · Yopal, Casanare, Colombia · Part-time

Modular interfaces and ongoing improvements for the 119 Emergencias application.

  • Contributed to designing modular components and reactive interfaces for cross-platform web and mobile applications (React, Vue, Ionic), ensuring a scalable frontend architecture and efficient consumption of backend services.
  • Handled requirements and resolved issues using a ticketing system, addressing development bugs across both mobile and web platforms for the 119 Emergencias project.
  • Continue to collaborate on the ongoing development and enhancement of the 119 application.

Technologies: React, Vue.js, Node.js, Laravel, Ionic

Full Stack Developer II — R8write Tech

May 2022 – May 2024 · Miami, Florida, United States

Full-stack applications, automated data extraction and cloud deployments for an international team.

  • Architected full-stack software solutions using Laravel, Vue.js, and PostgreSQL to handle high-traffic applications and complex business rules.
  • Engineered Web Scraping and asynchronous processing pipelines using Node.js (Puppeteer) and Python, automating large-scale data extraction into MongoDB.
  • Integrated secure RESTful APIs and core modules with external services, ensuring data protection and seamless interoperability.
  • Orchestrated deployments on AWS infrastructure (S3, CloudFront) using Docker.
  • Interpreted and implemented technical requirements in English while collaborating with distributed international teams.

Technologies: Laravel, Vue.js, PostgreSQL, TypeScript, MongoDB, Node.js, Python, AWS, Docker, Puppeteer, RESTful APIs, Amazon S3, Amazon CloudFront

Microsite Development Engineer I — LEGOPSTECH

Aug 2022 – Mar 2023 · Bogotá, D.C., Colombia · Part-time

Dynamic microsites, service availability and product improvements.

  • Engineered dynamic microsites using Laravel, Blade, and MongoDB, prioritising page load speed and cross-platform compatibility.
  • Handled technical requirements and resolved issues using a ticketing system to maintain service availability.
  • Collaborated with the development team to drive system optimisations, feature enhancements, and product quality.

Technologies: Laravel, Blade, jQuery, MongoDB, Bootstrap

Full Stack Web Developer — Agencia FixU

Jun 2021 – Feb 2023 · Rancagua, O'Higgins, Chile

Real-time video conferencing, scheduling and reactive frontend modules.

  • Developed software modules for a real-time video conferencing platform, implementing WebRTC media servers (OpenVidu) and a Laravel backend built on scalable web architecture.
  • Optimised the scheduling system's performance and integrated new features under Agile/SCRUM methodologies, consistently meeting sprint deliverables.
  • Engineered frontend UI modules using Vue.js to enhance user experience and platform responsiveness.
  • Collaborated with the core technical team to drive continuous improvement, software quality, and system stability.

Technologies: Laravel, Vue.js, OpenVidu, WebRTC, JavaScript, Blade, jQuery, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Bootstrap, Agile / Scrum

Software Development Engineer — NTICS

Sep 2020 – Sep 2021 · Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia

Migration and extension of a project management application.

  • Migrated a project management application to the Laravel framework, significantly enhancing system scalability and overall performance.
  • Developed and integrated RESTful APIs with a reactive Vue.js frontend, optimising user experience and interface responsiveness.
  • Leveraged open-source database technologies such as MySQL and supported the development of additional core modules to extend application functionality.

Technologies: Laravel, Vue.js, PostgreSQL, MySQL, TypeScript, Node.js, Amazon S3, RESTful APIs

Full Stack Web Developer — Creandosoft

Mar 2020 – Aug 2020 · Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia

Healthcare service workflows and reactive interfaces for a Colombian EPS.

  • Engineered healthcare service workflows for a Colombian EPS, improving operational efficiency and ensuring full compliance with local health regulations.
  • Developed an intuitive, reactive interface using Vue.js to streamline interactions between healthcare providers and members, enabling real-time service delivery and updates.
  • Optimized MySQL data storage and management with a focus on scalability and cost efficiency, directly supporting strategic EPS system objectives.
  • Enhanced data analytics and performance tracking through advanced SQL queries, increasing query speed and precision to support data-driven decision-making.

Technologies: Laravel, Vue.js, TypeScript, MySQL, Amazon S3

Full Stack Junior Developer — Sistemas Inteligentes

Jun 2018 – Feb 2020 · Yopal, Casanare, Colombia

Early development of an enterprise management system for a regional health department.

  • Contributed to the greenfield development of an enterprise management system for a regional health department.
  • Assisted in designing and building the initial relational database schema, defining data structures and relationships for information management.
  • Engineered core functionality for Finance and Authorisations modules to streamline healthcare and administrative processes.
  • Developed dynamic user interfaces and features using Vue.js, building an intuitive and efficient application experience.
  • Implemented complex SQL queries for data retrieval and management, supporting system performance and analytics.

Technologies: Laravel, Vue.js, PHP, MySQL, Amazon S3

Education

Diploma of Information Technology — Advanced Programming — Canterbury Technical Institution

Nov 2024 – Nov 2025 · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Information technology studies focused on advanced programming.

Extreme & Intensive English — Upper-Intermediate / B2+ — Impact English College & NCVE

Aug 2024 – Oct 2024 · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

English language training at upper-intermediate level.

Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering — Universidad de San Gil

Feb 2012 – Nov 2018 · Yopal, Casanare, Colombia

Systems engineering degree with foundations in software and computing.

  • Coursework: programming and software engineering fundamentals, databases, operating systems, computer architecture, data structures and algorithms.

Certifications

Programming Skills Certification — Web & Mobile Development — UNAB · MINTIC

Feb 2022 – Dec 2022 · Online, Colombia

Programming training focused on web and mobile development, through UNAB in alliance with MINTIC.

Technology & tools

Frontend

Reactive interfaces for web and mobile applications.

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Vue.js
  • React
  • Vite
  • Ionic
  • jQuery
  • Bootstrap

Backend

Backend architecture, services and server-rendered views.

  • PHP
  • Laravel
  • CodeIgniter
  • Node.js
  • Python
  • Blade

Databases & real time

Storage, APIs and communication between systems.

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • SQLite
  • OpenVidu
  • WebRTC
  • WebSockets
  • RESTful APIs
  • Webhooks

Scraping & automation

Extracting data and connecting automated processes.

  • Puppeteer
  • Web scraping
  • Data extraction
  • Integration pipelines

Cloud, DevOps & tools

Deployment, version control and development tools.

  • AWS
  • Amazon S3
  • Amazon CloudFront
  • Docker
  • Git Flow
  • CI/CD
  • Linux
  • Postman

Methods & AI

Engineering practices and AI-assisted coding.

  • GitHub Copilot
  • ChatGPT
  • Agile / Scrum
  • Clean Architecture
  • SOLID

Professional skills

How I collaborate, learn and deliver software.

  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Full-stack collaboration
  • On-time delivery
  • Continuous learning
  • English — B2+
  • Software implementation
  • Augmented reality

Projects

A space of my own.

A personal website that connects an interactive portrait map with a direct, accessible way to explore professional information.

Built with: React, Vite, CSS

A stage for llanero music.

A fast, accessible landing page for a llanero music festival that brings the lineup, sponsors, VIP boxes and ticket checkout together in one place.

Built with: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Playwright

Communities

Casanare Devs

A developer community in Casanare, Colombia, and part of my local technology connections.

Contact

joredher30@gmail.com