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About Me

Antonio Benalcázar

Software Developer · Backend, Automation and Integrations

I am a software developer with experience in web applications, internal systems, process automation, business integrations and infrastructure.

My professional path

I started by building websites and applications for institutions and companies. That stage taught me to work not only with code, but also with users, content, servers, databases and real operational needs.

Over time my work moved toward more complex problems: connecting systems that kept information apart, processing large product catalogs, reducing manual tasks and building internal tools shaped around daily operations.

What I work on today

I currently work especially with PHP, Laravel, MySQL, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, Dolibarr, PrestaShop, Linux and Docker. I have built solutions related to suppliers, prices, products, inventory, ecommerce, private repositories, data automation and backups.

How I work

My involvement does not end when the code is written. I analyse the existing process, review the data and its limits, design the solution, implement the integrations, test with real scenarios, document how it works and support its evolution.

  1. Understand the process
  2. Analyse data and systems
  3. Design the solution
  4. Implement
  5. Test with real cases
  6. Document and improve

Professional Background

Experience

A career combining software development, internal systems, technical support and infrastructure.

  1. Current role

    IT Specialist · Software Development and Internal Systems

    Musical Princesa · Madrid, Spain

    I develop and maintain internal applications focused on improving product, supplier, pricing and inventory management. I work on catalogue automation and integrations between Dolibarr, PrestaShop and other services used by the company.

    I also contribute to server administration, private repositories, backups and incident diagnosis, combining software development, infrastructure and operational process improvement.

    • PHP
    • Laravel
    • Dolibarr
    • PrestaShop
    • Linux
    • Docker
  2. Side project

    Co-founder and Web Developer

    R&B Studio · Digital Marketing · Ecuador

    I co-founded a studio focused on web development and digital presence for businesses and brands. I was responsible for requirements analysis, configuration and development of customised websites using WordPress, HTML5 and CSS3.

    I also contributed to the technical management of domains, hosting, content and clients’ digital presence.

    • WordPress
    • HTML5
    • CSS3
  3. Software Developer · IT Support

    Instituto Superior Tecnológico Cruz Roja Ecuatoriana · Ecuador

    I developed and maintained institutional web systems, databases and tools used in academic and administrative processes.

    I also managed servers, equipment and Microsoft-based services, provided technical support and Help Desk assistance, and administered the Moodle platform, including courses, activities, users, lecturers and students.

    This experience allowed me to work directly with users, understand institutional processes and develop solutions adapted to real operational needs.

    • PHP
    • MySQL
    • Moodle
    • Microsoft 365
    • Linux
  4. Internship

    Software Development Intern

    Algoritmun · Ecuador

    I contributed to the development of mobile applications using React Native and to the maintenance of databases and Linux servers running CentOS and Ubuntu Server.

    I collaborated on technical support, infrastructure configuration and custom software tasks, gaining practical experience with applications, servers and production environments.

    • React Native
    • Linux
    • CentOS
    • Ubuntu Server

Professional stack

Technologies I Work With

My main stack is focused on internal applications, automation, business integrations and infrastructure management. Tools are shown according to their relevance in my current work, rather than as an exhaustive list of everything I have used.

Infrastructure

Servers, deployments, private repositories, internal services and backups.

  • Linux
  • Docker
  • Git
  • Gitea
  • Apache
  • Restic

Platforms and Integrations

Systems for which I have developed applications, integrations, automations or internal infrastructure.

Work Tools

Tools I use to support analysis, development, review and documentation.

I use AI assistants to support analysis, development, review and documentation, while retaining technical validation and responsibility for the final result.

  • AI assistants
  • Cursor
  • AI-assisted automation
  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace
  • Scrum

Additional Technical Experience

Other technologies and platforms used in professional projects, educational work or earlier stages of my career.

Education

Software Development Technologist

Instituto Superior Tecnológico de Turismo y Patrimonio Yavirac · 2017–2021

Training in software development, databases and application development for business environments.

Languages

Spanish · Native English · Advanced

Problems I care about

I am especially interested in processes that still rely on spreadsheets, messages, manual checks or information scattered across systems. These are problems where a well-designed solution can save time, improve traceability and reduce errors.

Next professional step

I want to keep growing in backend, automation, integrations and business software, working with teams that value maintainable code, business understanding and continuous improvement.