Open to new opportunities
Building digital experiences with
heart & code.
Hola! I’m Carmen 👋🏽, a Software Engineer with roots in Paraguay 🇵🇾 and a career shaped in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA 🇺🇸. I focus on creating calm, intentional digital experiences that blend design, clarity, and thoughtful engineering.
The Human Side
Beyond the code, here's what keeps me inspired.
Coffee & coding
Playing piano
Hiking in nature
Visiting my hometown Asunción, Paraguay
My favorite place: Golden Gate Bridge
Preparing healthy meals
Work Experience
My professional journey so far.
Software Engineering Consultant (Full-Stack Focus)
Consultant (Remote)•Remote (Bay Area, CA)
Nov 2020 - Present
- Architect and deliver full-stack SaaS features from concept to production for startups, utilizing React, Next.js, and Ruby on Rails.
- Incorporate modern AI workflows (Gemini, Copilot) to accelerate codebase boilerplate, test automation, and feature delivery.
Solutions Engineer
Mobile Health Consumer•Palo Alto, CA
Feb 2022 - Feb 2023
- Integrated the Lokalise API with Django to automate localization, streamlining feature launches for US and Canadian markets.
- Built configurable frontend components utilizing metadata configurations, reducing platform setup error rates.
Delivery Lead – Software Engineer
Homebase•San Francisco, CA
May 2018 - Apr 2020
- Designed 10+ Rails REST APIs, including a real-time Clover POS integration serving 175,000+ business clients.
- Developed background-job driven HR engagement tooling (Sidekiq) that grew active participation by 33%.