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Alan Benitez
Software Engineer
Production web systems, integrations and practical AI.
I build and maintain software that has to run in real conditions: product platforms, APIs, cloud-backed delivery, AI workflows and the operational details around them.
- Engineering scope
- Frontend, backend, APIs, data flow and deployment paths
- Production context
- Debugging, modernization, integrations and live delivery
- AI implementation
- Grounded assistants, OpenAI workflows and useful automation
Engineering copilot
Ask about systems, architecture, production constraints or AI work.Production engineering
Laravel platform modernization
Stabilized and evolved a live Laravel system through debugging, service integration and incremental refactoring under production constraints.Laravel / MySQL / APIsSystems architecture
Cross-platform product systems
Engineered React, React Native and AWS-backed surfaces with shared domain context, operational reliability and clear boundaries between client, API and cloud services.React / React Native / AWSApplied AI engineering
Portfolio AI copilot system
Designed a grounded Next.js AI layer with structured context, server-side safeguards, intent routing and inspectable product behavior.Next.js / OpenAI / AI SDKServices
MatesPulse, my services page.
A public services brand for Australian businesses that need sharper websites, clearer pricing, hosting support and practical delivery after launch.
Service business
Websites, pricing and ongoing support under one brand.
MatesPulse is the commercial service surface: small business websites, rebuilds, SEO foundations, hosting and support for local service businesses that need a more credible online presence.
Small business websitesWebsite rebuildsHosting and supportSEO foundations
Engineering range
Technical range across product systems.
The stack is grouped by engineering responsibility: interfaces, services, data, AI, cloud operations and external integrations.
Interface systems
React / Next.js / TypeScript / React Native / Vue / Nuxt / PWA / Tailwind CSS / Framer Motion
Backend and data
Node.js / Laravel / PHP / REST APIs / GraphQL / MySQL / PostgreSQL / SQL
Applied AI and automation
OpenAI API / Vercel AI SDK / LangChain / RAG / embeddings / n8n workflows
Cloud and operations
Cloudflare / Vercel / AWS / EC2 / RDS / S3 / Docker / Git / GitHub / GitLab / Bitbucket / DNS / SSL / HTTPS / CDN / caching
CMS and integrations
WordPress / WordPress Headless / Stripe / Salesforce / GA4 / GTM / Zapier / third-party APIs
Quality and support
testing / debugging / release processes / production support / performance tuning / technical documentation / cybersecurity awareness
Experience
Professional experience.
Engineering work across production systems, platform integrations, cloud infrastructure, AI-ready workflows and client-facing software.
Software Developer, Digital Platforms
PositiveMedia, Melbourne, Australia
Software Developer role in the Digital Engagement team, delivering and supporting web applications, platform integrations and production systems across a digital ecosystem.
- Design, build, deploy and maintain web applications, platform features and integrated solutions.
- Translate stakeholder requirements into scalable frontend, backend, CMS, API and third-party service implementations.
- Manage development, staging and production environments with attention to releases, uptime and platform quality.
- Improve infrastructure-related concerns including DNS, SSL, HTTPS, CDN, caching, security controls and performance.
Freelance Software Engineer
Independent client work, Melbourne, Australia
Freelance full stack engineering across business websites, internal tools, platform features, integrations and production support for client projects.
- Build and maintain business websites, internal tools and software features using React, React Native, Laravel, PHP and WordPress.
- Delivered application features, API integrations, form workflows, CMS solutions and internal tools.
- Improved maintainability, performance, reliability and technical quality across active projects.
Software Engineer, Full Stack Systems
I'm in the Right, Sydney, NSW
Backend-heavy software engineering across internal systems, customer-facing platforms and business workflows using PHP, Laravel, React, Next.js and AWS.
- Built backend functionality, APIs, data flows and application logic with PHP and Laravel.
- Delivered frontend interfaces with React, Vue, Next.js and Nuxt across connected platform workflows.
- Integrated internal and legacy systems through REST APIs and cross-system processes.
- Supported AWS-based environments including EC2, RDS and S3 while improving maintainability through debugging and refactoring.
Software Engineer, Web and Mobile Platforms
Wiseberry Real Estate, Sydney, NSW
Software engineering role delivering web and mobile application features, platform improvements and internal business system support.
- Developed and maintained software features using React, React Native, Laravel, PHP and MySQL.
- Built responsive interfaces and PWA functionality with Next.js for scalable web-based platform delivery.
- Contributed to application logic, data structures and workflow improvements across internal and customer-facing systems.
- Worked alongside existing .NET environments and integrated solutions in the broader platform ecosystem.
Software Engineer
Digital House Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Built web applications, internal tools and product modules across Laravel, React, Vue, Node.js, Next.js, Nuxt and MySQL.
- Worked on SSR and static generation projects with Next.js and Nuxt to improve performance and delivery quality.
- Developed PWA-related modules and contributed across frontend and backend functionality.
- Collaborated in Agile environments using Git-based workflows and team delivery practices.
Independent Web Engineer
Freelance, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Developed custom WordPress and PHP websites for hospitality and retail clients, connecting business requirements to usable web systems.
- Created responsive layouts and tailored user experiences with PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Bootstrap.
- Implemented booking forms, menus, content updates, image galleries and client-facing business features.
- Provided ongoing support, updates, basic SEO and performance improvements.
Treasury Operations Lead
Carrefour Argentina, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pre-software operations leadership experience across teams, budgets, deadlines and stakeholder coordination.
- Managed resources, deadlines and operational constraints in a high-accountability business environment.
- Built habits around process quality, documentation, communication and cross-functional coordination that now inform engineering work.
Contact
Open to relevant engineering conversations.
Focused on production systems, platform integrations, cloud infrastructure and practical AI. Most interested in roles where engineering ownership and product context matter.