Allan B Santos

Professional Experiences

  • Software Engineer at Durable
    Jan 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year)
    Vancouver (Remote)
    • Developed and shipped customer-facing features using React, Next.js, Node.js, Express, and TypeScript, enhancing the user experience and platform scalability.
    • Redesigned and implemented a modern payment flow using Stripe Embedded Checkout, improving UX and conversion rates.
    • Built an internal admin panel using React, ShadCN, TanStack Table, and custom components inspired by Yii2’s GridView/DetailView patterns.
    • Contributed to the custom website builder, expanding functionality and component flexibility for content creators.
    • Integrated custom domains into the user journey, streamlining onboarding and setup via a guided UI built with Next.js.
    • Collaborated on custom theme architecture, leveraging Tailwind CSS (v3 & v4), shadcn/ui, and Headless UI to deliver performant and maintainable frontend experiences.
    • Actively utilized AI tools for code generation, refactoring, documentation, and rapid prototyping during daily development.
    2024
  • 2023
    Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at SoftwareKeep
    Feb 2016 - Dec 2023 (7 years)
    Vancouver (Remote)
    • Architected and led the development of a headless e-commerce frontend using React, Next.js, GraphQL, and REST APIs integrated with Adobe Commerce (Magento).
    • Directed cross-functional engineering teams across Magento, Shopify, and Yii2 platforms, ensuring scalable architecture and sustainable growth.
    • Built custom Magento 2 modules to extend functionality, improve UX, and support complex B2C and B2B operations.
    • Designed and launched a custom payment gateway to support recurring billing and diverse regional methods.
    • Executed complex store migrations and platform integrations with minimal downtime and high data fidelity.
    • Created a centralized ERP system to unify order management across Magento 1, Magento 2, and Shopify.
    • Managed AWS infrastructure including EC2, RDS, S3, and Route 53, with a focus on performance and cost optimization.
    • Developed a reusable Shopify theme system, standardizing branding and accelerating store launches.
    2016
  • Magento Developer at Summa Solutions
    Jul 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)
    Buenos Aires (Remote)
    • Developed and maintained custom Magento modules for enterprise-level clients in Latin America and the U.S.
    • Created custom product types and backend workflows tailored to client-specific needs.
    • Collaborated with Adobe’s engineering team to deliver features aligned with best practices and compliance standards.
    • Ensured platform security by applying patches and proactively resolving vulnerabilities.
  • 2015
    Magento Developer at Trezo
    Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 (1 year)
    Brasil (On-site)
    • Built and maintained custom modules for Magento 1.x storefronts, supporting performance and business requirements.
    • Enhanced frontend UX and backend operations using PHP, KnockoutJS, jQuery, and custom admin workflows.
    • Applied security updates and optimized site performance through code and infrastructure changes.