Andrés Reyes Galgani

Andrés Eduardo Reyes Galgani

Software Engineer | Laravel & WordPress Expert

Toronto, Canada and Santiago, Chile

With extensive experience in application and API development using Laravel, I specialize in building robust solutions for web and intranet environments. I am also passionate about developing WordPress plugins that enhance the e-commerce capabilities of companies around the world.

Contact Information:

Email: andres@reyes.dev

Phone: +1 (289) 894-1697

Website: andres.reyes.dev

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andresreyesdev

GitHub: github.com/AndresReyesDev

Legal Status:

Open Work Permit Issued by IRCC (Canada)

Professional Experience

Software Developer at Midtown Capital

Aug 2022 – Present | Toronto, Canada

  • Assist the marketing team with email campaign setup, deployment, tracking, etc.
  • Maintain proprietary platforms developed in Laravel and PHP.
  • Develop Livewire components for the Laravel platforms.
  • Implement API and other integrations between our platform and a variety of 3rd party systems.
  • Provide technical support to the team and clients as needed.
  • Assist in data migration and platform testing as needed.

Software Engineer at Anyda SRL

Mar 2013 – Aug 2022 | Santiago, Chile

  • Application development using the Laravel framework for various financial services.
  • Development of private and public WordPress plugins via the WordPress repository.
  • Integration of payment gateways like Transbank, and crafting solutions for e-commerce.
  • Regularly updating, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance on company servers.

System Analyst at BST Corp S.A.

Aug 2011 – Mar 2013 | Santiago, Chile

  • Maintained applications developed in Microsoft C# and SQL Database servers.
  • Administered applications that validate checks in physical stores through APIs from the Government of Chile.
  • Developed gift card applications for retail outlets of major brands like Forus S.A.

Software Developer at IBM Chile

May 2008 – Aug 2011 | Santiago, Chile

  • Responsible for programming and maintaining IBM Chile's databases developed in LotusScript.
  • Maintained the operational continuity of databases across the national territory.

Communications Specialist at Automotores Gildemeister SA

Jan 2006 – May 2008 | Santiago, Chile

  • In charge of configurations and continuity of Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES) and IP Telephony (VoIP) across more than 30 branches.
  • Managed over 200 Blackberry devices ensuring seamless connectivity and support.

Education & Certifications

Notable Projects

API Development for Financial Services

Led the design and implementation of a RESTful API for a high-traffic financial service, which streamlined payment processing and improved transaction security. This project resulted in a 40% reduction in processing delays and was recognized for its innovative approach to secure data handling.

E-Commerce Platform Overhaul

Engineered a complete revamp of an existing e-commerce platform using Laravel and Vue.js, integrating a custom CMS and CRM solutions. Enhanced system architecture led to a 50% improvement in load times and a significant increase in user engagement rates.

Real-Time Data Analytics Tool

Developed a real-time data analytics tool using Node.js and React, which provided actionable insights into user behaviors and system performance. This tool is currently used by over 10,000 active users worldwide, enabling them to make data-driven decisions rapidly.

Custom WordPress Plugin Development

Created several custom WordPress plugins, including a highly popular SEO optimization tool and a customized e-commerce gateway that supports local payment methods. These plugins have been downloaded over 20,000 times and have consistently received positive reviews for their ease of use and reliability.

Skills & Tools

Contact Me

If you have any questions or would like to discuss potential opportunities, feel free to reach out to me at andres@reyes.dev