Gonzalo Franco

Building and maintaining the official MA State Government portal serving millions of users, implementing government-grade infrastructure as part of an awesome 9-member dev team.

Participating in all Scrum ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, refinement, reviews, and retrospectives) to ensure effective team collaboration and project delivery.

Writing robust code and conducting thorough code reviews to ensure highest quality standards.

Integrating various vendor APIs and ensuring seamless data flow across government systems.

Implementing comprehensive testing strategies using Jest, Playwright, and E2E/Regression testing.

Collaborating with design team using Figma to implement pixel-perfect UI components.

Migrated the largest buses marketplace in the world ($250K MRR) from legacy PHP to Next.js/NestJS architecture as a fractional engineer.

Dramatically improved performance and developer velocity through modern stack implementation.

Implemented Algolia-powered intelligent search with advanced filtering for optimal vehicle discovery.

Built sophisticated recommendation system to enhance user experience and increase conversion rates.

Integrated OpenAI API for automated vehicle descriptions and intelligent categorization.

Optimized database queries and implemented Redis caching for high-traffic marketplace operations.

Collaborated with design team using Figma to support an ever-changing interface.

Built and deployed AI-powered chatbots automating salon bookings via WhatsApp and Instagram

Developed full-stack features using Rails, Stimulus, Docker, and Mailhog

Integrated ChatGPT and third-party APIs for messaging, scheduling, and client management

Delivered end-to-end automation workflows within an agile, Linear-managed environment

Focused on system reliability, performance, and seamless user experience across platforms

Designed and delivered a GraphQL-based API with AI-powered property matching that powers 50+ real-estate websites.

Built intelligent front-end with Next.js, React, Tailwind and custom component library deployed on Heroku, Vercel & DigitalOcean.

Integrated OpenAI for automated property descriptions and market analysis, improving listing quality and engagement.

Implemented machine learning algorithms for personalized property recommendations based on user behavior.

Raised capital at €3.2M valuation led by Sherry Ventures.

Architected GraphQL & RESTful APIs enabling database-less property listing portals for strategic B2B integrations.

Led distributed Agile team through MVP to production, managing high-traffic marketplace with auto-scaling deployments.

Onboarded 300+ clients with zero-downtime deployment strategies and comprehensive API documentation.

Headless proptech solution automating home-rental operations, scheduling cleaners on auto-pilot.

Managed product development for both iOS and web applications, ensuring seamless user experience and functionality.

Recruited, hired, and trained freelance full-stack engineers, fostering a skilled and efficient development team.

Achieved a successful exit demonstrating significant business impact & product scalability.

Built Supercharge Productions Ltd. and grew it from working in Brooklyn coffee shops to establishing a reputable advertising firm on 5th Avenue, managing million-dollar budgets.

Led the agency in brokering content collaborations between influencers and brands, overseeing product development, marketing, client strategy, and P&L.

Defined product and go-to-market strategies for clients, fostering innovative and complex client products/services to meet B2C and B2B demands.

Identified new business opportunities for clients, driving growth and diversification.

Hired and cultivated a team of 19 full-time employees, spanning roles from marketing managers to engineers.

Managed high-profile clients including Estée Lauder, Asos, Teva, Sephora, Amazon, FourSquare, Daniel Wellington, Furla, JetBlue, and others.

Influencer Management in 2015 was a completely different and much more elevated and profitable landscape than what it is today. Instagram Stories didn't exist. DMs didn't exist. TikTok and Wizz didn't exist. Influencers didn't have millions of followers. Brands didn't have millions of followers. We had to build everything from scratch.

Achieved over $3 million USD in revenue throughout the company's lifespan before exiting in 2019.