Rob Montero
I’m a dynamic and strategic leader with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry and multiple domains such as healthcare, higher education, and consumer goods. I excel at leading cross-functional teams to develop robust, high-performance web and mobile applications. My extensive technical expertise spans both back end and front end development, with a strong focus on CMS, data migration, API development, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
Rob Montero
Mexico City, Mexico
+1 408 598 1762 · +52 (55) 4580 2791
r@rob.cr · https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmontero
Professional Experience
Zivtech
Director of Engineering
March 2023 – July 2024, Philadelphia, PA USA (Remote)
Zivtech is a full-service web design and development agency that specializes in open-source software and provides high-quality services and thoughtful solutions through the design, development, strategy, and project delivery services to a wide range of clients across a variety of industries.
Phase2 Technology
Director of Engineering
January 2016 – March 2023, DC Metro Area, USA (Remote)
Phase2 Technology is a digital agency rooted in technology, passionate about customer experience, and grounded in data and insights, dedicated to advancing the human experience through holistic digital solutions for health organizations and category-defining clients, driven by a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and impactful digital products that reach over 14 million people daily.
Achieve Internet
Senior Web Engineer
2009 – 2016, San Diego, CA, USA (On site, H1B work visa)
Achieve Internet is a premier provider in Enterprise Drupal Architecture, integration, and module customization including social media features with localization and mobile content delivery with proven expertise in scalability of high-traffic websites allowing them to supply enterprise-level solutions for the most demanding environments.
Other Experience
2001 – 2019, San José, Costa Rica
Developed a robust career in software development and engineering, specializing in enterprise-level solutions, DXP, CMS, ERP and CRM integrations.
- Managed multi-national teams, facilitated communication, and ensured high-quality project delivery.
- Led teams to build high-demand web applications, integrated third-party APIs, and optimized development processes, enhancing both team performance and client satisfaction.
- Created digital experiences using low code / no code solutions like WebFlow, Wix, and AirTable.
Education
ULACIT: Latin American University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
1999 - 2004, Costa Rica
Certifications
- Acquia Certified Engineer: 7x (Front End Specialist and Back End Specialist)
- Contentful Certified: 2022, enhancing expertise in headless CMS solutions.
Technical Skills
- Expert: PHP, React, GraphQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, MySQL, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Leadership, Docker, Ansible, Kubernetes, API Development (REST / NestJS), Swagger, Apache Solr, Elastic Search, Microservices, Design Systems, Tailwind JIT, Critical Thinking, Coding Standards, Gap Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Debugging, Communication, Code Review, User Authentication, SSO, IAM, SAML, Google Analytics, Drupal, CMS, Contentful, Responsiveness, Webpack, AJAX, Version Control, Git, LAMP, Agile, Scrum, Design Thinking, Figma, Wireframing, Rapid Prototyping, Proof of Concept.
- Proficient: Python, AWS, Lagoon, Agile Methodologies, Performance Optimization, Scalable System Design, Serverless, Mocha, Jest, MERN, NoSQL, Matomo, EOS.
- Practitioner: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Web3, Crypto.
Language
- English – Fluent speaker, reader, and writer.
- Spanish – Native
References
Available upon request.