Franco Robles

Senior Software Engineer | Full Stack | 19+ Years Experience

Madrid, Spain Information Technology & Services Previous: Senior Software Engineer III at JP Morgan Chase Education: Systems Technology Institute View More

Personal Details

About Me

With nearly two decades of experience in systems architecture and full-stack development, I build robust, scalable solutions that connect product ideas, backend systems, cloud platforms, and real-world infrastructure. My work has spanned .NET, Node.js, Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Kotlin, along with databases such as SQL Server and PostgreSQL. I enjoy moving between hands-on implementation and high-level design, whether that means shaping APIs, leading platform decisions, or keeping complex production environments reliable.

Innovation, to me, is not about chasing every new framework. It is about applying the right tools with discipline to solve real problems. That mindset carries into my work with cloud systems, automation, and AI orchestration, where I explore practical ways to streamline delivery and reduce operational drag. Across projects, I have worked with technologies such as React, React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Kotlin, Java, Go, PostgreSQL, and AWS, and I value being able to adapt the stack to the problem instead of forcing the problem to fit the stack.

My professional focus is complemented by a fascination with the precision and strategy found in high-stakes engineering disciplines, such as those seen in elite motorsport. I find that the principles of resilience and technical excellence required on the track mirror the same level of dedication I bring to complex software systems and production environments. Whether I am designing distributed services, improving frontend experiences, tuning backend performance, or configuring a remote network node, my goal remains the same: to deliver reliable engineering that holds up under pressure and creates real value for the people using it.

In addition to my technical pursuits, I am committed to the growth of the local tech landscape, frequently engaging in initiatives that bring hands-on technology experience to the next generation. I thrive in environments that demand both strategic oversight and granular technical execution, balancing the big-picture vision of a systems architect with the precision of a senior engineer. As I continue to evolve alongside the ever-shifting digital frontier, I remain focused on crafting software and infrastructure that are not only functional but truly transformative in their impact.

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Experience

From Mar 2024 To Apr 2026

(2 Years 2 Months)

Full-time BGC, Philippines

Senior Software Engineer III / AVP

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

Develop and maintain critical microservices hosted on proprietary hybrid and AWS cloud servers, ensuring high availability and performance.

Manage a portfolio of over 500 production-level microservices, handling operations, scaling, and support.

Serve as a key point of contact, coordinating project status, strategies, and solutions with stakeholders across the US, India, and the Philippines.

Spearhead the resolution of complex support issues, minimizing downtime and business impact across different regions.

From Jul 2021 To Feb 2024

(2 Years 8 Months)

Remote Philippines

Technical Lead

Sinch

Led a cross-functional team of back-end and front-end developers in the design, development, and maintenance of microservices deployed on AWS.

Architected and implemented core services using Python and NodeJS, supporting key business functions.

Directed the team's workflow by managing and assessing Jira support tickets and delegating tasks to ensure efficient project delivery

Mentored junior developers, conducted code reviews, and implemented best practices to maintain code quality and team productivity.

From May 2020 To Jun 2021

(1 Year 2 Months)

Remote Singapore

Solutions Architect

PTC System(s) Pte Ltd

Led two teams that successfully migrated a customer-facing e-commerce web application, which increased web performance from 6 to 80 (throttled).

Successfully deployed an RPA (UiPath) automation solution to three major companies, including FujiFilm and Comfort Delgro, streamlining business processes and improving efficiency.

Managed and supported critical application and infrastructure migrations, including upgrading Postgres 11 to 13 and patching Java applications and microservices.

Acted as the first line of support for application and cloud-related issues (e.g., Nginx, AWS Lambda, application VMs), ensuring system stability and performance.

From Nov 2019 To May 2020

(7 Months)

Full-time Makati, Philippines

Senior Backend Developer

hammerjack

Served as the primary technical contact in the Philippines for an Australian microservices partner.

Developed robust back-end microservices tailored to client requirements, working closely with Australian counterparts.

Performed critical code reviews and approved pull requests to maintain high-quality code standards.

Collaborated directly with the CTO and DevOps team to implement new features and solutions.

From Aug 2019 To Nov 2019

(4 Months)

Full-time Pasay, Philippines

Solutions Developer - Level 4

Cebu Pacific Air

Developed back-end microservices for core airline functions, from ticketing to flight schedules.

Executed a successful migration of .NET Web APIs to NodeJS, improving system efficiency and scalability.

Provided cross-functional support by assisting other teams with Angular front-end development.

Conducted local code reviews and provided technical support to stakeholders to resolve issues and clarify requirements.

From Jul 2018 To Jul 2019

(1 Year 1 Month)

Full-time Pasay, Philippines

Senior Programmer

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Mentored and led development teams for PHP and .NET, focusing on CakePHP and ASP.NET with C#.

Collaborated with Project Managers, Product Owners, and Solution Architects during project planning meetings.

Provided hands-on mentorship to a team of seven junior developers.

From Jun 2015 To Jun 2018

(3 Years 1 Month)

Full-time Makati, Philippines

Systems Analyst

CWT Philippines

Developed Windows Forms applications using .NET and WPF.

Engineered RESTful APIs to integrate with major Global Distribution Systems (GDS) like Amadeus, Galileo, Apollo, and Saber.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams of 25+ developers, QA, and Business Analysts to deliver projects on time.

From Dec 2014 To Mar 2017

(2 Years 4 Month)

Remote Makati, Philippines

Technical Advisor

SkRocket

Developed Web Applications and Mobile Applications for the clients of SKRocket.

Worked with Business Owners for the clients of SKRocket during the conceptualization of their bread and butter products.

From May 2014 To Nov 2014

(7 Months)

Full-time Pasay, Philippines

.NET Consultant

Sysgem

Developed Web Applications for OSM Maritime.

Performed Optimizations of the web applications of OSM Maritime Web Applications.

Worked with BA’s and SA’s and conveyed solutions applicable to current project where I am envolved.

From Jun 2011 To Jun 2013

(2 Years 1 Month)

Full-time Ortigas, Philippines

Senior Web Developer

Emerson Network Power

Developed and maintained web applications for ENP (Emerson Network Power)

Collaborated with our US counterpart from Columbus Ohio on a day to day basis.

Sent to the US for 2 consecutive years for project familiarizations

From Dec 2009 To May 2011

(1 Year 6 Months)

Full-time Pasay, Philippines

Applications Engineer

Star Cruises

Developed, maintained, and enhanced the internal projects of Star Cruises from windows forms to web apps.

Worked with project leads for and maintained an excellent performance during my tenure.

Sent to Hong Kong for 2 weeks and collaborated Ship IT and performed analysis on how Ship operations and ship programs work.

From May 2008 To Dec 2009

(1 Year 8 Months)

Full-time Pasay, Philippines

Software Engineer

Sony Philippines

Developed WPF Applications for Marketing Events of Sony Philippines.

Worked with Department Leads and maintain marketing applications for Sony Philippines.

From Dec 2006 To May 2008

(1 Year 6 Months)

Full-time Manila, Philippines

.NET Software Engineer

Magsaysay Group Of Companies

Developed and maintained HR Applications of Magsaysay Group of Companies.

Worked with multiple departments and maintained legacy and erp applications.

From May 2006 To Dec 2006

(8 Months)

Full-time Manila, Philippines

.NET Software Engineer

System Renovation Incorporated

Migrated Legacy FoxPro Application (Hospital System) to .NET

Education

Tech Stack & Language

C#
React
React Native
Kotlin Native
Python
CSS
SQL SERVER
AWS
ASP.NET
GO
Docker
Javascript
Typescript
Java
PostgreSQL
Azure
Terraform
HTML
Kubernetes
PHP
Linux

Languages

  • EnglishEnglish: Advanced
  • SpanishSpanish: Basic

Recommendations

Certifications

My Blog

Beaing Lean Is Good In Docker Too

In this short blog, I wanted a sample that made Docker image bloat visible without requiring a complicated application to explain it, so I built one tiny Node service, packaged it two different ways, and measured the result. The bloated version is at 1.12GB. The lean version is at 138MB.


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