About Me

Victor Martinez

Citizen of the United States, San Juan, Puerto Rico

M.S. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence from Georgia Institute of Technology Status - Enrolled
B.S. in Computer Science from Western Governors University Status - Graduated
ITIL 4 Foundations Certification from PeopleCert Status - Certified

January 2025 - Present

Created and maintained HIPAA-compliant backend services on AWS to support AI and data analytics applications that advocates for patient’s healthcare.
Migrated infrastructure from manual deployments to Infrastructure as Code using SST and Pulumi, reducing deployment errors and improving system reliability.
Optimized containerized applications using Docker to improve performance and reduce resource usage on cloud servers.
Developed custom Slack workflow using Python and JavaScript to automatically import healthcare information sources into AI chatbot’s knowledgebase, integrating AWS Bedrock models including Claude from Anthropic and ChatGPT from OpenAI.
Maintained and deployed application APIs using Node.js, tRPC, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL to handle user requests and store data.

July 2024 - January 2025

Managed cloud team of three engineers to deliver cloud applications supporting the company’s local-first application ecosystem.
Architected serverless applications and APIs on Cloudflare using TypeScript, Hono, React, HTMX, D1 SQL storage, and R2 blob storage.
Built comprehensive authentication and subscription management system using Discord OAuth, Login with Apple, and Stripe integration.
Created browser extension using WXT and Vue enabling users to remix web pages and save them as web clips to their local-first cluster through GunJS WebRTC protocol.
Developed Discord application allowing users to call into their local-first compute cluster to generate images, text, and memes with collaboration features through GunJS WebRTC protocol, utilizing local models including Llama, Mistral, and others through WebLLM.

February 2022 - June 2024

Managed cross-functional team of 7 engineers and architected HIPAA-compliant lab test ordering platform for parent company Mako Medical.
Architected serverless system on AWS using SST and AWS CDK for Infrastructure as Code to automatically manage cloud resources.
Developed backend services using TypeScript, Go, and Python on AWS Lambda to handle orders, external system integration, HL7 messages, and notifications.
Built CI/CD pipeline in GitLab for automated integration, testing, and deployment that ran on each code change.
Implemented data storage solutions using DynamoDB and S3 buckets for scalable, cost-effective data management.
Created passwordless authentication system using AWS Cognito with secure one-time codes sent to verified email addresses.
Built RESTful and GraphQL APIs to improve system integration and data exchange between different services.

August 2021 - February 2022

Developed HIPAA-compliant COVID testing app that allowed Navy personnel and school children to safely return to work and school.
Built serverless application using React and AWS Amplify to order COVID tests and manage test results during the pandemic.
Worked as full-stack developer in team of 3 engineers to ensure scalable, reliable testing system that handled varying demand.

April 2021 - August 2021

Built system that automatically paid mileage reimbursements to people’s debit cards, processing over $500,000 daily.
Developed backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, Docker, and MySQL to handle the payment processing.
Designed and implemented RESTful APIs to improve system integration and data exchange between different services.

November 2020 - April 2021

Built cloud software that managed text messaging routing and delivery for mobile phone companies.
Developed serverless applications using AWS Lambda, Node.js, Java, Go, and PostgreSQL for scalability and efficiency.
Migrated 1TB AWS RDS database to AWS Aurora, achieving reduction in database costs and improving system performance.

November 2018 - December 2020

Developed financial applications for Puerto Rico’s Treasury Department, including work on SURI, the new unified tax filing system.
Refactored and modernized legacy C# and SQL Server software for internal mail digitization service applying SOLID principles and Clean Architecture.
Designed and implemented new features in SURI using C#, VB.Net, and Microsoft SQL Server, improving user experience and system functionality.
Applied version control best practices using Subversion to manage software development changes across multiple developers.
Worked on Microsoft Windows Server systems with SQL Server, Oracle, and IBM DB2 databases.

February 2018 - November 2018

Co-founded ALQMY, a consulting firm specializing in media solutions and software development for media companies.
Developed and maintained full-stack applications using Go, Node.js, Angular, and Vue, ensuring scalable solutions tailored to client needs.

May 2016 - July 2016

Researched hybrid cloud infrastructure for government applications and security requirements to help agencies adopt cloud technologies safely.
Developed infrastructure code using Go and Ansible to create and manage hybrid cloud environments.

May 2015 - May 2016

Collaborated with undergraduate and graduate students in civil and computer engineering to develop GPS tracking system for public transportation.
Built real-time bus tracking application using Node.js, RethinkDB, and Angular to help people see where buses were located.

January 2015 - May 2015

Worked in team of 6 engineers to develop crime reporting and tracking mobile and web application for iOS and Android.
Focused on web application development and backend services hosted on AWS Beanstalk using MongoDB and Node.js.
Helped refactor the application to use RESTful APIs instead of web sockets, simplifying the codebase and improving maintainability.