Guillermo Castro Senior Software Engineer | Back-end Development, Cloud Solutions guillermo.castro@gmail.com | +528181623288 | Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, MX LinkedIn javageek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javageek Github codegeek: https://github.com/codegeek Nearly 30 years of hands-on Java depth, paired with daily production use of AI tools to ship faster and modernize legacy systems. Built and scaled back-end platforms for major retail, e-commerce, and education brands; from Zappos' post-Amazon-acquisition integration work to Cengage Group's learning platform serving 16 million users, as both a direct hire and independent consultant. The Java expert and mentor every team turns to. WORK ==== Owner @ Fusivo LLC 2009-08 - Present https://fusivo.com * Founded Fusivo LLC as a corp-to-corp consulting vehicle to contract with Savoir Technologies on back-end development engagements. * Delivered high-quality code solutions that improved client systems and processes, enhancing overall efficiency. * Currently maintained in a part-time capacity for billing administration and internal projects while employed full-time elsewhere. Senior Software Development Engineer @ Zillow 2025-11 - 2026-08 https://www.zillow.com * Worked with the communications platform team to coordinate, develop, and maintain services for sending all communication from Zillow to the clients using remote collaboration tools (Gitlab, Slack, JIRA, Confluence, Zoom). * Developed new system for sending push notifications to mobile devices (iOS, Android) using third party services (Urban Airship). * Migrated 3 services from legacy platforms and legacy code (Spring Boot upgrades, Kubernetes, Terraform). * Leveraged multiple AI resources (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Glean) daily to increase performance, including creating multiple skills and plugins for daily project tracking, and a knowledge base with Obsidian. * Maintained multiple services using observability and monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, Splunk, Grafana, Databricks) with Python scripting. Senior Software Engineer II @ Zeitview 2024-10 - 2025-08 https://zeitview.com Zeitview (formerly DroneBase) is an AI-powered inspection platform for critical infrastructure, active in 60+ countries. * Developed back-end software using Spring Boot for Asset Intelligence & Visualization, reducing manual review time by an estimated 15-20% for critical infrastructure inspections. * Designed and implemented an asset condition scoring system using Spring technologies, enhancing cloud-native deployment strategies. * Collaborated with remote teams through code reviews and pull requests, ensuring compliance with industry standards, using modern remote collaboration tools (Github, Slack, Google Meet, JIRA). * Leveraged AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot to streamline development processes and increase productivity. Computer Systems Analyst @ Savoir Technologies, Inc 2009-10 - 2024-10 https://www.savoirtech.com Nearly 15 years of continuous independent consulting, staffed through Savoir Technologies across successive client placements at Cengage Group, Office Depot, Ferguson, Manheim, and Zappos (each detailed separately below). Software Consultant @ Cengage Group 2019-08 - 2024-03 https://www.cengage.com Cengage Group serves roughly 16 million digital users annually across 100+ countries, reaching about 70% of U.S. higher-education institutions and K-12 school districts. * Developed and implemented an API integration for intra-corporate use using Spring Boot. * Designed and maintained a gateway system connecting multiple Learning Management Systems with Cengage Content Systems. * Utilized various APIs, including LTI Advantage, to enhance tool interoperability across platforms. Software Consultant @ Office Depot, LLC 2018-05 - 2019-06 https://www.officedepot.com * Designed and implemented microservices using Camel and Spring Boot for seamless enterprise integration. * Deployed applications on AWS and on-premises using Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Rancher. * Utilized Splunk, Dynatrace, and ELK for troubleshooting, enhancing system reliability and performance. Software Consultant @ Ferguson 2017-12 - 2018-04 https://www.ferguson.com Ferguson Enterprises is a multi-billion-dollar North American distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and water solutions. * Designed and implemented a microservices-oriented REST backend platform for e-commerce applications. * Utilized Docker and OpenShift for continuous development and integration, enhancing deployment efficiency. * Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and technologies. * Contributed to Ferguson Enterprises' growth by improving system scalability and performance. Director of Information Technology @ Ella Paradis 2017-06 - 2017-11 https://www.ellaparadis.com * Engaged directly, independent of the Savoir Technologies consulting relationship, between client placements. * Directed a 2-developer team from an external contractor firm, providing comprehensive IT support and enhancing technology solutions for the e-commerce platform Magento under MySQL. * Designed a REST API microservices application, streamlining fulfillment, order management, and inventory tracking. Software Consultant @ Manheim 2016-10 - 2016-12 https://www.manheim.com Manheim, a Cox Automotive brand, is the world's largest wholesale used-vehicle marketplace, facilitating roughly $57 billion in annual transactions. * Development and support of multiple backend systems using Open-Source frameworks Apache Camel, Karaf, ActiveMQ, PostgreSQL. Software Consultant @ Zappos.com 2009-10 - 2016-09 https://www.zappos.com Zappos is a $1B+ online retailer carrying hundreds of brands, acquired by Amazon in 2009. * Implemented robust backend systems for Zappos using modern frameworks like Spring. * Established API connections to external systems including Stripe and AWS, enhancing operational efficiency. * Supported integration of Zappos' proprietary warehouse and inventory system ("Genghis") with Amazon's supply chain and fulfillment infrastructure following the 2009 acquisition, streamlining product categorization and warehouse management. Software Consultant @ LeapFrog Enterprises 2008-01 - 2009-01 https://www.leapfrog.com * Developed SOA-based services for the Leapfrog Connect application Leaning Path, enhancing user engagement and functionality. * Utilized Open Source frameworks such as Spring, Apache CXF, and Mule to streamline service integration. * Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize Oracle PL/SQL queries, improving data retrieval efficiency by 30%. Senior Developer / Software Consultant @ Earlier Experience 1996-08 - 2007-12 Designed and developed enterprise Java (JEE), .NET, PHP, and Oracle/PL-SQL systems across six roles at Dextra Technologies, eMonterrey, FEMSA Comercio, IIDEA Solutions, Softtek, and H-E-B, spanning e-commerce platforms, ERP applications, and SOA integration for clients including Inktomi, Apple, Portal Software, GE Wind, and Citigroup. EDUCATION ========= Monterrey Institute of Technology - B.S., Engineering Physics 1991-08 - 1996-06 * Physics Engineering * Electronics SKILLS ====== AI-Assisted Development - Advanced GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Glean Programming Languages - Expert Java, Python Frameworks - Expert Spring, Spring Boot, Apache Camel Additional Languages & Frameworks - Familiar Kotlin, PHP, Quarkus, JEE, Bash Cloud & DevOps - Advanced Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, Jenkins, OpenShift Observability - Advanced Splunk, Dynatrace, ELK Stack, Grafana, CloudWatch, Datadog, Databricks Databases - Advanced Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL Tools - Expert Git, Github, Gitlab, Intellij IDEA, Android Studio LANGUAGES ========= * English - Fluent * Spanish - Native speaker INTERESTS ========= Software Technologies New technologies, Industry trends Gaming PC