About

Software Architect and Tech Lead with over 19 years of experience designing scalable systems and leading development teams.

Santiago Argilla

Software Architect & Tech Lead

Specialized in the Laravel + Vue.js + Quasar stack for building robust web applications and high-performance PWAs.

Currently at Hallon, a media intelligence company, where I designed the core architecture: a central API connecting multiple independent systems, including the staff and client management system integrated with Elasticsearch and S3. I lead 6 developers across 3 teams.

Previously served as Architect and Tech Lead at Argentina's Cabinet of Ministers, where I led the development of the Legislative Information Platform (PIL).

Name Santiago Argilla
Location Rosario, Argentina
Email contacto@sargilla.com.ar

Laravel

Main framework. RESTful APIs, service architecture, Eloquent ORM.

95%

Vue.js

Reactive SPA applications, Vuex/Pinia, reusable components.

90%

Quasar

High-performance PWAs, cross-platform applications.

90%

Architecture

Distributed systems design, microservices, design patterns.

85%

Resume

My professional journey designing architectures and leading development teams.

Work Experience

Over 19 years of experience in web development, software architecture and technical leadership.

Hallon

Mar 2023 - Present

Software Architect & Tech Lead

Media intelligence company based in Madrid, Spain.

  • Designed the company's main architecture: central API connecting multiple independent systems
  • Development of staff and client management system integrated with Elasticsearch and S3
  • Leadership of 6 developers organized in 3 work teams
  • Team training on implementation of developed architecture
  • Stack: Laravel, Vue.js, Quasar, Elasticsearch, AWS S3

Cabinet of Ministers

2021 - Oct 2024

Software Architect & Tech Lead

Government of the Argentine Republic.

  • Architecture and development of the Legislative Information Platform (PIL)
  • Critical system managing data from both chambers of Congress
  • Leadership and training of 2-developer team
  • PWA with Quasar for offline operation in limited connectivity areas

Estudio Rompecabezas

2007 - 2021

Full Stack Developer & Founder

Own web development studio.

  • Custom web systems development for companies
  • E-commerce, management systems, web applications
  • Direct client relationship and project management

Teaching Experience

Training new developers in modern web technologies.

Digital House

Jun 2022 - Oct 2024

Full Stack Web Development Instructor

Training new developers in modern web technologies.

Mundos E

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

Backend Instructor - Fullstack Course

Teaching the Backend module of the Fullstack course.

Education

Technical training complemented with years of hands-on experience.

Instituto Politécnico Superior

2001 - 2003

University Technician in Electronic Systems

Technical training that sparked interest in web development.

Universidad Nacional de Rosario

2009

Advanced PHP Programming

Object-oriented programming, development of proprietary PHP framework.

Universidad Nacional de Rosario

2008

Web Design

Design and layout of functional websites.

Universidad Nacional de Rosario

2007

PHP Programming

Dynamic website development. Founded Estudio Rompecabezas.

Instituto Técnico San José de Chabás

1989 - 1994

Electrical Mechanical Technician

Technical high school. First steps in mechanics, electricity and electronics.

Portfolio

Featured projects in software architecture and full stack development.

  • All
  • Architecture
  • Systems
  • E-Commerce
  • Open Source
PIL - Plataforma de Información Legislativa
Architecture

Legislative Information Platform

Critical system for Argentine government. PWA with offline functionality for Congress.

Gestión Total - Ros Medical
Systems

Gestión Total - Ros Medical

Orthopedics management system. Health insurance, doctors, patients and surgeries.

Administrativo
Systems

Administrativo

Management system with AFIP invoicing. PWA for taxpayers and registered businesses.

Comunidad Bonaerense
Systems

Comunidad Bonaerense

Video platform for community with exclusive content and subscriptions.

Polidori E-Commerce
E-Commerce

Polidori - E-Commerce

Online store with product catalog, shopping cart and payment gateway.

Colben E-Commerce
E-Commerce

Colben - E-Commerce

E-commerce with product management, stock control and multiple payment methods.

Argentina Grande
Systems

Argentina Grande

News portal and political organization projects.

D2 Laser E-Commerce
E-Commerce

D2 Laser - E-Commerce

Online store with stock control, Mercado Pago and shipping calculation.

La Segunda Trivia PWA
Systems

La Segunda - Trivia PWA

Self-manageable PWA trivia game application.

Laravel Quasar Vite
Open Source

Laravel + Quasar + Vite

Boilerplate for rapid full stack application development.

Barón Rojo E-Commerce
E-Commerce

Barón Rojo - E-Commerce

Laravel, Vue.js, Mercado Pago

Tu Entrada Cultural
Systems

Tu Entrada Cultural

Multi-branch online booking system for cultural venues.

Services

What I can bring to your team or project.

Architecture, leadership and high-level development

I combine architectural vision with execution capability: I design solutions, lead their implementation, and build teams to maintain them.

Get in Touch

Software Architecture

Scalable systems design, RESTful APIs, microservices and design patterns.

Technical Leadership

Development team management, code reviews, standards definition and agile methodologies.

Full Stack Development

Complete implementation with Laravel + Vue.js + Quasar. Robust backend and modern frontend.

Training

Team training in architecture, best practices and modern technologies.

Looking for a Software Architect or Tech Lead?

I'm available for remote projects, architecture consulting or technical leadership positions.

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