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Fran Verona
📍 Spain (Remote)

🔗 https://franverona.com

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✉️ franverona@gmail.com

Software engineer with 11+ years of experience building scalable web applications with React and TypeScript. Passionate about building exceptional user experiences and working on technology that makes a real impact.

Technical Skills
Frontend:
React
TypeScript
JavaScript (ES6+)
Next.js
HTML5
CSS3
Redux
TanStack Query
Backend:
Node.js
Koa
Express
PHP
Laravel
RESTful APIs
Cloud & DevOps:
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
CI/CD pipelines
Docker
Infrastructure as Code
Testing:
Jest
React Testing Library
Playwright
E2E testing
Tools:
Git
Webpack
Vite
Figma
Storybook
Methodologies:
Agile
Scrum
Code Reviews
Technical Documentation
Professional Experience
  • May 2020Current
    5 years 7 months

    Chief Technology Officer

    MOGU

    Led technology strategy and execution, scaling the company from inception to nearly €1M ARR.

    • Scaled company to nearly €1M ARR serving 600+ customers through technical leadership and product development
    • Built and managed engineering team of 6 developers, establishing best practices and development workflows
    • Architected complete technology stack from ground up: React/TypeScript frontend, Node.js/Koa backend, deployed on Google Cloud Platform
    • Established CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure on GCP, ensuring 99.9% uptime as user base scaled
    • Implemented AI-driven personalization features improving user engagement and retention
    • Led technical due diligence for funding rounds and defined product roadmap
    • Made key architectural decisions balancing technical excellence with business growth
    • Remained deeply hands-on with architecture, code reviews, and technical decisions
  • July 2014March 2022
    7 years 9 months

    Full Stack Developer

    Freelance

    Partnered with startups and established companies across UK, USA, Netherlands, and Spain to build scalable web applications.

    • Built digital products serving hundreds of daily users, generating $80K+ monthly revenue
    • Developed customer-facing applications integrated with third-party APIs (payments, analytics, CRM)
    • Created responsive web applications using React, Angular, Node.js, and MongoDB
    • Clients included: Asisa Seguros (insurance), Amadeus (travel tech), FC Barcelona (sports), JME Ventures (investment)
    • Worked remotely with distributed teams across multiple time zones
  • October 2016September 2017
    1 year

    Freelance Technical Writer

    LinuxAcademy (acquired by Pluralsight)

    Created technical content for cloud computing and DevOps certification courses.

    • Wrote user guides and community posts for AWS, Linux, and DevOps certifications
    • Translated complex technical concepts into accessible learning materials
    • Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy
  • June 2014March 2016
    1 year 10 months

    Software Engineer

    Picasst

    Developed and maintained digital whiteboard application for online education.

    • Led complete technology migration from Flash/ActionScript to modern stack (HTML5, Angular.js, Node.js, MongoDB)
    • Built real-time video streaming features using Flash Media Server and later WebRTC
    • Implemented interactive whiteboard functionality with annotation and document sharing
    • Collaborated with UX designers to improve user experience and interface
  • December 2012January 2015
    2 years 2 months

    Co-founder & CTO

    ARcrowd

    Founded and built browser-based Augmented Reality platform (no app installation required).

    • Led technical development as CTO and co-founder
    • Developed cross-browser AR viewer compatible with smartphones, tablets, and desktop
    • Created embeddable AR widgets for third-party websites
    • Launched seasonal campaigns (Halloween, Christmas) with promotional videos and greeting cards
  • December 2010July 2012
    1 year 8 months

    Software Engineer

    Neuronal Software & Media S.L.

    Developed RIA applications including Virtual Traffic Solver (police report drawing tool) and geographic information systems for web.

Education
Master's Degree in Telecommunications Technology
University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC)

2011 — 2012

  • Final Project: Android application for mobile e-commerce using Bluetooth Low Energy
  • Awarded a Distinction
Computer Science Degree, Software Engineering
University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC)

2005 — 2011

  • Final Project: Web client for Geographic Information System (GIS) developed by Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias
  • Awarded a Distinction
Languages

Spanish: Native

English: Professional working proficiency (C1)

References available upon request