About Me

Hi, I'm Jorge Tomás, a Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience building scalable, secure web applications. I specialize in Ruby on Rails and Vue.js, with a strong focus on Git-based collaboration workflows, automated testing, and CI/CD infrastructure.I'm experienced in designing and implementing products, APIs, and internal developer tools to improve code review, deployment, and overall developer experience. I build client-facing frontend applications alongside backend systems, ensuring seamless integration and user-friendly interfaces.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from University of Havana (2009-2014). Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Work Experience

Over the past decade, I've worked with various companies, building and scaling web applications across different domains:

Senior Software Engineer at Firm24 (Jan 2025 - Present)

Built and maintained core backend services for a legal tech platform serving 70,000+ entrepreneurs. Optimized infrastructure using AWS ECS, reducing costs by 30%. Owned development of entire features and frontend UX using Ruby on Rails and Vue.js.

Senior Software Engineer / Lead Developer at Ligo BV (Oct 2020 - Jan 2025)

Scaled document automation workflows using Rails and Sidekiq. Owned API development, refactoring legacy code into testable, modular components. Implemented full dashboards using Vue and Quasar Framework. Mentored junior engineers and established team-wide review guidelines.

Senior Software Engineer at Studytube (Oct 2018 - Oct 2020)

Implemented features in a large Rails and AngularJS codebase. Owned multiple customer integrations. Implemented and maintained an E-Learning marketplace that became an important revenue stream. Upgraded backend from Rails 4 to Rails 6.

Software Developer at YZag (Sep 2016 - Jun 2018)

Implemented backend services using Ruby on Rails for warehouse management tooling. Built APIs for Cronvo Social Network mobile applications. Managed infrastructure using Rancher OS, Docker and Digital Ocean.

Software Developer (Contract) at INVANIA (Nov 2017 - Mar 2018)

Implemented backend logic and infrastructure for nuclear resource disposal management system using Ruby on Rails. Led communication with customers and provided solutions for closed network security setups.

What Drives Me

I'm passionate about writing clean, testable, and maintainable code. I believe in continuous improvement through code reviews, automated testing, and mentoring team members. I thrive in remote-first, async teams and enjoy solving complex technical challenges.Get in touch if you'd like to collaborate!