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Quito, Ecuador · Open to projects and roles in Argentina, Ecuador, Spain, Colombia and remote

Carlos
Yanez Correa

DeveloperCTOEntrepreneur

I've been building web software with PHP, Laravel and FacturaScripts since 2014. I lead technology at GIGALAPTOS and run my own business, MegaGadgets Ecuador, so I write code with two things in mind: the people who use it and the revenue it has to bring in.

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Carlos Yanez Correa in a red shirt, seated on a stool, looking at the camera
CTO at GIGALAPTOS · CEO at MegaGadgets

Profile

I write the code and answer for the business.

I specialise in robust, scalable web applications: PHP on the server, well-designed MySQL databases and JavaScript for interfaces that feel fast.

Since 2016 I have worked remotely with FacturaScripts, the open-source ERP from Murcia, Spain, implementing and customising accounting and invoicing solutions for businesses.

I enjoy complex problems and new technologies when they raise the quality of the work. I work just as well on my own as inside multidisciplinary teams.

  • since 2014

    Developer

    Web applications in PHP with Laravel and Lumen, optimised MySQL databases and JavaScript frontends. Plugins and customisations for FacturaScripts.

  • since 2016

    CTO

    In charge of technology at GIGALAPTOS: architecture, AWS infrastructure and the technical decisions behind day-to-day operations.

  • since 2014

    Entrepreneur

    Founder and CEO of MegaGadgets Ecuador. I know first-hand what a business needs from its software: to sell, to invoice and not to fail.

Career

Four fronts open at the same time, since 2014.

CEOMegaGadgets Ecuador

Software developerBitMedia Technology

CTOGIGALAPTOS CIA LTDA

Software developerFacturaScripts

Computer EngineeringVIU

  1. —present· 10 yrs 5 mos

    Software developer

    FacturaScriptsSelf-employed · Murcia, Spain · Remote

    Implementing and customising the FacturaScripts ERP for business accounting and invoicing.

    • Developer
    • PHP
    • FacturaScripts
    • Python
    • Cloud infrastructure
    • MySQL

  2. —present· 10 yrs 9 mos

    CTO

    GIGALAPTOS CIA LTDAFull-time · Quito, Ecuador · On-site

    Leading the company's technology: systems architecture, AWS infrastructure and technical leadership.

    • CTO
    • Amazon Web Services
    • Architecture
    • Project management
    • English

  3. —present· 12 yrs 9 mos

    Software developer

    BitMedia TechnologySelf-employed · Quito, Ecuador · On-site

    Custom web applications for clients, from the database to cloud deployment.

    • Developer
    • PHP
    • Laravel
    • MySQL
    • AWS
    • English

  4. —present· 12 yrs 10 mos

    CEO

    MegaGadgets EcuadorSelf-employed · Quito, Ecuador · On-site

    I founded and run a technology and gadgets store: sales strategy, operations and the digital platform behind the business.

    • Entrepreneur
    • Business management
    • E-commerce
    • Business analytics

Featured projects

Projects I've taken to production.

E-commerce and LMS · Spain

Online academy

Training platform for police entrance exam candidates: course and product sales, virtual classroom, tests and live classes. I built it with Laravel 11, Vue 3 and Inertia and took it to production on a serverless AWS architecture.

Serverless
Laravel Vapor on AWS Lambda, with SQS queues, scheduled tasks, S3 and separate staging and production environments.
Video
Recorded classes delivered through Bunny Stream and live classes integrated with Zoom.
Real time
Live notifications and events with Ably; transactional email with Amazon SES.
Security
Cloudflare with a WAF in front of the application.
AI
Question bank generated with RAG, automated n8n workflows and operational alerts through a Telegram bot.
Payments
Subscriptions and checkout with Stripe via Laravel Cashier.

Search SaaS · Spain

People search engine

SaaS platform for advanced people and company search across more than 47 million records, with a credit system, admin dashboard and a client API.

Search
Elasticsearch for fast queries over large volumes of data from multiple sources.
Architecture
Laravel 12 with CQRS, repositories, domain events and a REST API documented with Swagger.
Data
Importing and cross-referencing public sources such as BORME, the Spanish companies register.
Payments
Expiring credits, Stripe payments and bank transfers approved by administrators.

Live projects

At BitMedia Technology I led and built most of these products and stores, which are in production today.

Stack and services

Tools I use every day.

Backend
PHP · Laravel · Laravel Lumen · Python
Frontend
JavaScript · Vue 3 · Inertia.js · Astro
Data and search
MySQL · Elasticsearch · Database design and optimisation
AWS
Lambda · SQS · S3 · SES · Laravel Vapor
Network and security
Cloudflare · WAF · Docker · Linux servers
Video and real time
Bunny Stream · Zoom · Ably
AI and automation
n8n · RAG · Telegram bots
Payments
Stripe · PayPhone · Laravel Cashier
CMS
WordPress
ERP
FacturaScripts · Custom plugins · Accounting and invoicing

Services

  • Laravel web application development
  • Fractional CTO for startups and SMEs
  • IT consulting
  • Business consulting
  • Project management
  • Mobile app development
  • Database development
  • Web design
  • Software testing
  • Business analytics

Education

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Computer Engineering

Software development

VIU · Universidad Internacional de Valencia

Languages

  • Spanish Native
  • English Professional

FAQ

Questions I get asked often.

Who is Carlos Yanez Correa?

Carlos Yanez Correa is a software developer, CTO and entrepreneur based in Quito, Ecuador. He has built web software with PHP and Laravel since 2014, is CTO of GIGALAPTOS CIA LTDA, CEO of MegaGadgets Ecuador and a FacturaScripts developer. He studied Computer Engineering at the Universidad Internacional de Valencia (VIU).

Which technologies does he work with?

PHP with Laravel and Lumen, MySQL, JavaScript with Vue 3 and Inertia.js, and Python. On infrastructure he works with AWS (Lambda, SQS, S3, SES), Laravel Vapor, Cloudflare with a WAF and Docker. He also integrates Elasticsearch, Bunny Stream, Zoom, Ably, Stripe, PayPhone and WordPress, and automates processes with n8n, RAG and Telegram bots.

Does he work as a freelance, remote Laravel developer?

Yes. He lives in Quito and works as a freelance PHP and Laravel developer, remotely, with teams in Argentina, Ecuador, Spain and Colombia. He is also open to remote, hybrid or on-site roles.

Does he offer fractional CTO services?

Yes. With more than ten years as CTO of GIGALAPTOS, he supports startups and SMEs as a fractional CTO: architecture, stack choices, AWS infrastructure, security and technical team leadership, part-time and remotely.

What services does he offer?

Custom Laravel web application development, fractional CTO services for startups and SMEs, IT and business consulting, project management, database development, mobile apps, web design, software testing and business analytics.

Does he have experience with FacturaScripts?

Yes. Since 2016 he has worked remotely for FacturaScripts, the open-source ERP from Murcia, Spain: implementation, custom plugins and accounting and e-invoicing solutions.

How can I contact Carlos Yanez?

On WhatsApp at +593 99 507 7401 or on LinkedIn. He replies to every enquiry with a concrete proposal.

Contact

Have a project or an opening?

I'm based in Quito, Ecuador, and work remotely with teams in Argentina, Ecuador, Spain and Colombia. Tell me what you need and I'll get back to you with a concrete proposal.

Message me on WhatsApp+593 99 507 7401Message me on LinkedIn