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Sebastián Iturralde

Full-Stack & Cloud Engineer with 15+ years experience scaling web infrastructure. Currently building scalable AWS apps, CI/CD pipelines, and Jamstack platforms at BUOY.


15+
Years Tech Exp.
AWS
Cloud & CI/CD
100%
Custom Systems
Jamstack
Modern Architecture

// Philosophy
Building software is a lot like writing a story. You need structured architecture, zero bloat, and a seamless path for the user. Whether engineering real-time dispatch systems or indexing data for AI search engines, the goal is always the same: strip away the technical noise so a fast, functional experience remains.

Sebastián Iturralde

Engineering Philosophy


// Trajectory

Professional Trajectory

Full Stack Engineer

June 2026 — Present

BUOY • Atlanta, GA

Engineers, builds, and deploys scalable web applications on AWS. Manages DNS, constructs CI/CD pipelines, and drives end-to-end cloud infrastructure and full-lifecycle software delivery.

Lead Web Engineer

Jan 2025 — May 2026

Cosecha Roja Café • Quito, Ecuador

Led digital modernization by migrating web platforms from monolithic PHP/CMS to Jamstack/SSG architecture; built custom front/back-end systems and managed server infrastructure.

Professor of Computer Science

May 2024 — Sep 2024

Instituto Superior Tecnológico Quito • Quito, Ecuador

Taught web development and programming fundamentals. Designed practical curricula covering core software engineering, databases, and web technologies for future developers.

E-commerce Systems Administrator

Aug 2023 — Nov 2023

hümmi marketing innovation • Quito, Ecuador

Owned end-to-end web operations for client Zinner, overseeing DNS, hosting environments, CMS e-commerce maintenance, and ongoing platform troubleshooting to ensure top uptime.

Full-Stack Web Engineer

Apr 2022 — Jul 2023

GaelDS • Wallingford, CT

Led end-to-end web project lifecycles: built PHP/CMS platforms, engineered CI/CD pipelines, managed Linux/AWS Lightsail infrastructure, and oversaw DNS, mailing, and server health.

Co-Founder & Lead Engineer

Nov 2009 — Apr 2022

Zitux • Quito, Ecuador

Founded and scaled a profitable agency delivering end-to-end software solutions; led dev/design teams and managed full-stack PHP, server infrastructure, DNS, and email systems.


// Toolkit

Technical Toolkit

FRONT-END & ARCHITECTURE

JavaScript / ES6+ Expert
Jamstack / SSG Architectures Expert
Tailwind CSS Expert
Custom CMS Migrations Expert

BACK-END ENGINEERING

Node.js / Express Expert
PHP Development Expert
Database Administration Advanced
Full-Lifecycle Delivery Expert

CLOUD & DEVOPS

AWS Infrastructure Expert
CI/CD Pipelines & Docker Advanced
Linux Administration Advanced
DNS & Mail Server Mgmt Expert

OPERATIONS & PERFORMANCE

Web Performance & Uptime Expert
SEO / GEO Architecture Expert
System Architecture Expert
System Modernization Expert

// Focus

Current Focus

Scalable AWS Cloud Infrastructure at BUOY

Engineering, building, and deploying scalable web applications on AWS. Constructing automated CI/CD pipelines, managing DNS, and driving full-lifecycle software delivery across cloud environments.

Software Development Degree (BYU-Idaho)

Advancing formal studies toward a Bachelor of Applied Science in Software Development (2024–2027), sharpening core computer science fundamentals, backend logic, and system architecture.

Jamstack Modernization & Performance Operations

Migrating legacy monolithic PHP setups into high-speed Jamstack/SSG platforms while optimizing custom front/back-end systems for top speed, security, uptime, and SEO/GEO visibility.

Custom System Architecture & Operations

Pairing 15+ years of full-stack engineering with technical founder intuition to build custom web systems from scratch, manage server environments, and maintain database infrastructure.


Connect & Collaborate

Open to technical collaborations, search architecture consultations, and engineering discussions.