About Me

👋 Hey, I'm Roberto Flores, a lead-level software engineer who loves building cool stuff — from scalable web apps to experimental side projects using AI and single-board computers (yep, I have some Raspberry Pis lying around).

By weekday, I work full-time as a software engineer, so personal projects and other ideas happens in the evenings and weekends.

I'm all about coding, solving real problems, and keeping up with emerging tech. Whether it's brainstorming over coffee, deep-diving into an architecture, or helping steer a dev team — I bring experience, curiosity, and ideas to ship products.

Let's turn ideas into real software.

Bio

Born, raised and working — Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

Studies

Master's Degree in Computer Science
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente, ITESO
Mechatronics Engineering degree
Centro de Enseñanza Técnica Industrial, CETI
Informatics Tgo. degree

Languages

Spanish —
Native
English —
Fluent

* Including non human languages like JavaScript, Golang, C/C++, Java, Python amongh others.

Professional Experience

Oracle

WIP

Consulting Member of Technical Staff / DevOps - Cloud Engineering

(Already doing this but working for the promotion) Leading the development of next-generation cloud-native applications within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Focused on integrating Generative AI technologies using Cohere, Llama, and ChatGPT to enhance our products. Designing and building services around Oracle 23ai Database providing solutions with emphasis on performance, usability, and scalability. Appling Vector Search for data analysis. Managing containerized environments as part of a broader software delivery lifecycle. Working closely with product teams to implement modern web solutions powered by AI and data-driven services.

JavaScript

PL/SQL

nodejs

Python

Oracle 23ai DB

OCI

REST APIs

Docker

LLM

GenAI

Cohere

ChatGPT

Llama

Vector Search

GIT

Linux RHEL

Oracle

March/2020 - Today

Principal Member of Technical Staff / DevOps - Cloud Engineering

Lead the design and implementation of scalable cloud solutions within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Developed robust web applications using Oracle ADF and APEX, integrating technologies such as Java, Groovy, PL/SQL, HTML5, and JavaScript. Built and maintained CI/CD tools in Node.js, and created Dockerized environments to support continuous deployment pipelines. Delivered cross-platform desktop apps using Electron and Oracle JET. Actively participated in code reviews, following agile principles. Regularly contributed strategic insights for improving application architecture and DevOps practices.

Java

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

PL/SQL

JDeveloper

Oracle DB

APEX

nodejs

JET

Electron

Docker

Oracle SQL Developer

ADF business components

WebLogic

GIT

Linux RHEL

Oracle

March/2016 - March/2020

Senior Member of Technical Staff / DevOps - Production Engineering and Operations

Focused on enhancing production stability and automating operational workflows for internal Oracle tools and services. Engineered web-based systems leveraging ADF and business components, with a strong backend in PL/SQL and Java. Collaborated in agile teams, performed peer code reviews, and administered source control systems. Played a central role in modernizing legacy apps and improving deployment strategies.

Java

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

PL/SQL

Groovy

JDeveloper

Oracle DB

Oracle SQL Developer

ADF business components

WebLogic

GIT

Linux RHEL

Telecom VM

Jun/2014 - March/2016

Software-Hardware integration Engineer.

Worked at the intersection of hardware and software, developing custom web interfaces and backend systems to support M2M device integration across various communication protocols (2G/3G/4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth). Created real-time testing tools and managed server environments using WHM and Parallels. Led coordination efforts between firmware teams and international partners.

Linux Cent OS

Apache

Windows Server

IIS

Parallels

WHM (Cpanel)

HTML5

CSS3

Javascript

PHP

M2M communications

MySql

SQLite

GPRS

TCP/UDP

Shortcode 7 LLC

April/2013 - December/2013

Software Engineer

Delivered custom telemetry and mapping solutions using Google Maps APIs within dynamic web applications for Telco, Security and Transport companies. Supported both backend and frontend development, including server configuration and API integrations. Participated in the full development lifecycle, including test planning and cross-functional collaboration with domestic and international teams.

C++

Linux Debian

Linux Red Hat

Apache

Windows Server

IIS

Parallels

WHM (Cpanel)

VPS

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

PHP

.NET

M2M communications

MS SQL Server

MySQL

SQLite

Enlaces Tecnológicos S.A. de C.V.

March/2012 - March/2013

Software developer

Contributed to enterprise-grade software for Telco and Banking systems across multiple platforms. Developed backend services and SOAP-based web services in C++, PHP and Java. Built Android applications using ADT and performed API testing with SOAP UI. Worked with multiple relational databases and shell environments on Linux.

C++

Linux Debian

Windows

Java

Android

PHP

JavaScript

SQLite

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Oracle DB

Web Services SOAP

SOAP UI

Telnet

SSH

SFTP

Experimental Zone / Side Quests

Welcome to my tinkering space — a glimpse into my journey, side projects, and the stack I enjoy breaking and rebuilding. This section is about experiments, learning curves, and building tools that (hopefully) make someone's life easier.

Where It All Began

My first exposure to code was back in 2001-2002, using BASIC, quickly followed by my first real taste of programming with Borland C++ (yes, that blue screen!).

By 2006, I founded my first software venture — Cubosoft, where I built Admain, a system for schools to manage notifications, homework, and other academic workflows. Admain was powered by LAMP/WAMP stacks, and I maintained it until 2008. Unfortunately, I lost the source code and eventually took the site offline — but the lessons stayed.

From Modules to Platforms

In 2008, I started a new side quest — Bware. This was a modular, plug-and-play platform built on LAMP/WAMP, refined between 2013-2015. One of our first adopters was NAPA, who still runs a version of the application.

Core features developed for Bware included:

Client & Product Management
Purchase Orders (with intelligent autofill)
PDF Generation & Direct Email Integration

Current Side Quest

ACKts (ACK Technology Services) is my latest venture, where I'm personally developing a modern, multi-module platform designed with flexibility in mind. The stack is engineered for both local and cloud-first deployments.

Core features:

Single-binary distribution (built with Go)
Supports SQLite & PostgreSQL
Object storage via S3-compatible APIs or local file system
Authentication and User/Role Authorization
Notifications via email & phone (push)
UI Web Component Architecture
PWA/MPA front-end

The goal? Use it locally with zero dependencies, or scale it in the cloud with robust infrastructure.

Also contibuting in some ideas/architecture/dev with the consultancy groups: Chingobit.

My Tech Toolbox

Languages

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

SQL

PL/SQL

Frameworks & Libraries

AlpineJS

Oracle JET

Express.js

Lit

Svelte

Tools & Platforms

Docker

Ollama

n8n

Apex

Nginx

Git

Postman

Deno

Node

OCI

AWS

Google

Hetzner

Databases

PostgreSQL

SQLite

Oracle

MySQL

Quadrant

MongoDB

AI / LLM Experiments

Anthropic

Gemini

OpenAI

LLaMA

Ollama

LangChain

LangGraph

* These lists reflects most current but not all my experience.

Why I Do This

These projects started as experiments but evolved into production tools. I build them not just to solve problems — but to learn, iterate, and sometimes, to fail gracefully. The “Experimental Zone” is where I test boundaries and sometimes invent new ones.

Collaboration Tiers

Coffee Chat

What You Get

One hour of conversation via Zoom/Meet

Pick my brain for ideas, tech, career, startups, ... you name it

Consultant

$••• USD per hour

Perfect for teams or founders needing short bursts of high-level guidance.

Ask more information

What You Get

Deep technical consulting at Lead Software Engineer level

System architecture reviews, tech stack decisions, scaling strategies, hiring help

Codebase deep-dives or pair programming if needed

Contributor

$•••,••• USD per year +RSU (contract required)

Perfect for company or startup wanting a hands-on Lead Software Engineer.

Ask more information

What You Get

A dedicated, experienced engineer integrated into your team

Adaptive development, team leadership, mentoring, roadmap planning

30-40 hrs/week of availability

Remote-first, timezone flexibility

The Wizard Retainer

Perfect for billionaires, visionaries or people who think in decades, not quarters.

What You Get

Undivided attention

Me, as your personal software genius

I will work on your dream until one of us retires, ascends, or gets acquired

Custom software, business advice, emotional support, and probably memes

Includes birthdays, launch parties, and one annual existential crisis

Limited-time offer

$••,•••,••• USD

Ask more information

price negotiable in stocks, crypto, land or fine cheese

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I upgrade from Coffee Chat to a larger tier later?

Absolutely — If we click in the Coffee Chat, you can apply that fee towards a higher-tier service within 30 days.

What's the difference between Consultant and Contributor tiers?

The Consultant tier is hourly and project-based — perfect for short-term needs or strategic input. The Contributor tier is a long-term contract where I integrate with your team for 30-40 hours per week.

Do you work only in a specific tech stacks?

No — But my strongest points are in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Golang, SQL DBs, Linux, Docker, Clouds (Oracle, Hetzner, Google, AWS), AI among others, If you're unsure, we can talk it through in a Coffee Chat.

Do you sign NDAs or contracts?

Yes — For any tier above Coffee Chat, I'm happy to review and sign reasonable contracts or NDAs.

Will you take on any project?

Not all — I carefully evaluate projects for potential conflicts, existing contracts, or prior NDAs. If there's any overlap or ethical concern, I'll respectfully decline.

Do you take Consultant calls during work hours?

No — I only take Consultant calls outside standard working hours (evenings or weekends). I'll always propose available slots when you reach out.

What timezones do you work in?

I'm at Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, but I'm flexible and have experience collaborating across time zones.

How soon can you start?

It depends on the tier and my current schedule. Coffee Chat and Consultant slots usually open faster; Contributor and above may require time.

Is 'The Wizard Retainer' collaboration tier real?

Kind of! It's part joke, part serious — one client, one forever deal. If you're building something big and long-term that I like, let's talk.

I'm here to help. If you have questions, ideas, or just want to talk, feel free to reach out. You can also follow me on social media. Thanks for stopping by — hope we get to build something together soon.

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