Santiago Argilla

Software Architect & Tech Lead

Software Architect with 18+ years of experience building scalable systems. I combine architectural vision with execution capability: I design solutions, lead their implementation, and build teams to maintain them. Specialized in Laravel, Vue.js, and Quasar Framework.

Work Experience
Software Architect & Tech Lead
Hallon - Media Intelligence (Madrid, Spain - Remote)
March 2023 - Present
  • Designed the main architecture: Central API connecting multiple independent systems
  • Development of staff and client management system integrated with Elasticsearch and S3
  • Leading 6 developers organized in 3 teams
  • Team training on implementation of the developed architecture
Laravel Vue.js Quasar Elasticsearch AWS S3
Software Architect & Tech Lead
Cabinet of Ministers (Argentina - Government)
April 2021 - October 2024
  • Architecture and development of the Legislative Information Platform (PIL)
  • Critical system managing data from both chambers of Congress
  • PWA with Quasar for offline functionality in limited connectivity areas
  • Leadership and training of a 2-developer team
Laravel Vue.js Quasar PWA MySQL
CEO & Full Stack Developer
Estudio Rompecabezas
March 2007 - March 2021
  • Web and Graphic Design of self-manageable websites
  • Development of dynamic systems in PHP (Laravel), MySQL, Vue.js
  • RESTful API development
  • Development of Administrative Management Systems and E-commerce
  • Direct client relationships and project management
Teaching Experience
Full Stack Web Development Instructor
Digital House
June 2022 - October 2024 (2 years 5 months)
Training new developers in modern web technologies. Teaching the complete Full Stack Web Programming course.
Backend Instructor - Fullstack Course
Mundos E
January 2022 - June 2022 (6 months)
Teaching the Backend module: Server-side languages, design patterns, Laravel, relational and NoSQL databases, REST APIs.
Previous Experience - Telecom Argentina
Special Services Analyst
Telecom Argentina
October 2009 - April 2017
  • Digital access line claims analysis (ISDN, ADSL, HDSL, VDSL)
  • IP network fault analysis (Cisco, Huawei, ZTE)
Special Services Technician
Telecom Argentina
March 2004 - September 2009
Installation and configuration of digital access services and routers (Cisco, Motorola, Huawei).
Installer Technician
Telecom Argentina
September 1994 - February 2004
Telephone line repair and installation.
Education
University Technician in Electronic Systems
Instituto Politécnico Superior - Rosario
2001 - 2003
Expanded technical world vision, opening possibilities for web development and applications.
Advanced PHP Programming
Universidad Nacional de Rosario - FCEIA Graduate Studies
2009
Web Design
Universidad Nacional de Rosario - FCEIA Graduate Studies
2008
PHP Programming
Universidad Nacional de Rosario - FCEIA Graduate Studies
2007
Electrical Mechanical Technician
Instituto Técnico "San José" de Chabás
1989 - 1994