About

Luis Rodriguez is a dedicated engineer and technology enthusiast with a passion for solving problems and creating innovative solutions. With a strong foundation in software development and electronics, he has spent years turning complex ideas into practical, user-friendly systems.

As a key contributor to SiloCityLabs—a collaborative group of like-minded technologists—Luis enjoys working with others to explore and develop creative solutions to challenging problems. Whether it’s designing smart devices, streamlining software, or tinkering with emerging technologies, Luis brings enthusiasm and adaptability to every project.

Luis values collaboration, continuous learning, and sharing knowledge to help others grow. He’s always eager to contribute his skills to meaningful projects and help businesses or individuals achieve their goals through technology.

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EXPERIENCE

MarketSmart Senior Software Engineer, Jun 2020 – Present

  • Designing custom infrastructures for reliable email marketting
  • Working with aws, third party and in-house solutions
  • Using languages such as golang, php, python, bash to integrate custom software
  • Developing software that can help reduce friction to bring prospective donors closer

Inlighten Software Engineer, Aug 2019 – Jun 2020

  • Developing custom kiosk software for Android systems
  • Compiling Android from source for custom Android hardware to be used in client environments
  • Developing digital signage software for Android systems
  • Scripting and automating procedures for prep department with golang or bash

The Buffalo News Software Engineer, April 2018 – Aug 2019

  • Integrating Kafka, Elasticsearch, Zookeeper and custom Golang software to process real time data with over 1TB of data in storage for just a few months
  • Managing a team of developers on Android and iOS applications as well as developing the necessary API’s needed for both applications
  • Working on PHP and other Web applications to manage and distribute content to the end users
  • Setup and integration of various AWS services including lambda, kafka, EC2, S3, SNS and more.

The Buffalo News Mobile Android Developer, Aug 2017 – Apr 2018

VOIP Supply Web Developer, Feb 2017 – May 2018

  • Assisting the team in migrating platforms from Magento to big commerce
  • Troubleshooting and resolving php issues on the Magento platform

ATTO Technology Web/SEO Marketing coordinator, March 2015 – February 2017

  • Perform Daily SEO Tasks to improve search
  • Redesigned entire website 800+ pages optimized for Google mobile support
  • Manage Linux servers, Making HTML, PHP, CSS changes on the websites
  • Created user friendly interfaces for employees and clients
  • Managed AdWords, social media, Pardot, and traffic reports

Colocrossing Systems Administrator/Software Developer, May 2014 – March 2015

  • Programming code for a custom control panel to manage and simplify multiple system administrators and data center technician’s tasks
  • Monitoring network traffic across multiple data centers
  • Supporting customers with server related issues
  • Setting up network settings and switches for servers

ATTO Technology Software/Hardware Test Technician, October 2013 – April 2014

  • Test and evaluate software/hardware aspects of products
  • Stress test components under various platforms including Mac, Linux, and Windows
  • Setting up machines for testing and developing of products

Silo City Labs Partner, October 2010 - Present

  • Maintained great customer satisfaction by providing timely work
  • Software Programming, PC Repair, Hardware Modifications
  • Developed software used in many projects

Foodorder Software Developer, February 2013 – December 2015

  • Managed a small team of developers
  • Successful creation of cluster load balancing server to handle client load
  • Wrote over 3 Million lines of code as a team with documentation

 

EDUCATION

Associates Degree at ITT Technical Institute, 2011 - 2013

  • Perfect Attendance, GPA of 3.5 Transcripts
  • Highest Honors 2013, 2012, 2011, 2011, Graduated Honors
  • Hands on experience setting up Microsoft windows active direct as well as creating Group policies, managing DNS servers, creating Read-only domain controllers, and many more features that come with active directory

Computer Science Diploma at Hutchinson Central Technical H.S., 2007 - 2011

  • Succeeded in classes for C++, JavaScript and html
  • Studied computer hardware and troubleshooting computers and electronics
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Skills & Certifications

  • Programming: Golang, PHP, Python, Bash, C++, JavaScript (JavaScript Certified), HTML, Java
  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Google Cloud, Digital Ocean, Backblaze, Cisco Networking (Cisco Network Certified), Linux, System Administration, CI/CD Pipelines
  • Database Systems: MySQL (MySQL Certified), TiDB, MongoDB, PostgresQL, MSSQL, SQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, SQLite
  • Web Development & Frameworks: PHP Frameworks (PHP Certified), Wordpress, Matomo, Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, HTML, CSS
  • SEO & Analytics: SEO Audits, Google Analytics, Google Webmaster Tools, Google AdWords, SEOmoz, Pardot, Mautic, Hubspot, Salesforce
  • Project Management & Business Analysis: Agile Workflows, Business Analysis, Program Management, SharePoint, Visio, Jira, Confluence
  • Operating Systems: Linux (Debian, Arch and Fedora based systems), Windows, Android Development, Penetration Testing
  • Miscellaneous Tools & Certifications: 101 WPM (101 WPM Certified), InDesign (InDesign Certified), Security, Integration, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Data Center Management

Other Accolades:

UB Mice Completion and Award Winner - A course that teaches about business and entrepreneurship. We worked in teams and presented a business plan in 10 groups where the team I was in was selected as the winner.

PHP Certification Exam Writing Opportunity - After completing my PHP certifications with a high score I was emailed about an opportunity to help in writing the next PHP certification for the next version of PHP. This goes along with my JS Certification having Masters emblem for scoring in the top 10% worldwide.

Projects / Code Samples

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