Francisco Pellerano Cardus

Backend Developer from Buenos Aires, Argentina

¡Hola! I’m Francisco, a passionate backend developer with extensive experience building robust and scalable web applications. I specialize in Python, Django, and Django REST Framework, with a deep focus on creating efficient APIs and optimizing relational databases.

What I Do

I’m currently working at Bigbox as a Backend Developer, where I lead the loyalty program platform - a SaaS solution that helps companies manage reward systems for their customers. Some of my key achievements include:

  • Performance Optimization: Led Django migrations (3.2 → 5.2) and Python upgrades that boosted processing efficiency by 50%
  • Payment Gateway Development: Built new revenue streams through integrated payment solutions
  • System Modernization: Migrated synchronous processes to asynchronous using GCP task queues
  • Multitenancy Architecture: Implemented django-tenants for scalable multi-client solutions

Previous Experience

Awto - Chile’s Leading Mobility Platform

At Awto, I strengthened the backend infrastructure for Chile’s top mobility platform serving 50,000+ daily active users:

  • Developed geospatial restriction systems using Python and PostGIS, reducing unauthorized vehicle usage by 85%
  • Refactored legacy web scraping systems for competitive intelligence, improving data accuracy by 40%
  • Optimized Django REST APIs, reducing response times from 800ms to 200ms

Ikatech - B2B Service Management

At Ikatech, I designed comprehensive attendance tracking systems for their B2B platform connecting 200+ service providers:

  • Built real-time analytics dashboards for business metrics visualization
  • Implemented geolocation systems for live assistance tracking

Technical Skills

Languages & Frameworks:

  • Python, Django, Django REST Framework
  • FastAPI, Golang
  • SQL Database Design & Optimization

DevOps & Tools:

  • Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes
  • Jenkins CI/CD
  • Git, Pytest/Unittest

Education

  • Analista de Sistemas - Universidad Abierta Interamericana (2018-2021)
  • Perito Mercantil - Escuela Superior de Comercio Carlos Pellegrini, UBA (2010-2015)

Languages

  • Spanish (Native)
  • English (C1)
  • Italian (A2)

Beyond Code

When I’m not coding, you’ll find me:

  • 🥁 Playing drums and exploring ’70s rock and drum & bass
  • 🏔️ Hiking and enjoying nature’s landscapes
  • 🍷 Discovering new wines and restaurants
  • 🔧 Tinkering with self-hosted servers and DevOps projects

Let’s Connect

I’m always interested in challenging backend projects and love discussing technology, music, or sharing a good meal. Feel free to reach out!

Building efficient, scalable solutions one API at a time.