Building scalable backend platforms, cloud-native applications, and AI-powered systems designed for performance, reliability, and real-world impact.
- 💻 Senior Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience in backend engineering, distributed systems, cloud-native architecture, and enterprise integrations.
- 🧠 Specialized in C#, .NET Core, Azure, Node.js, Java, Kafka, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
- 🤖 Experienced with AI-assisted engineering workflows, including GitHub Copilot, Claude, RAG concepts, semantic retrieval, and LLM integrations.
- ☁️ Passionate about cloud platforms, scalable APIs, infrastructure automation, observability, and modern software architecture.
- 🌎 Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- 📚 Currently studying Software Development at Bow Valley College.
- 🎯 Focused on building maintainable, production-ready systems that scale efficiently under real-world workloads.
- AI-assisted engineering workflows
- Distributed systems & event-driven architecture
- Cloud-native backend engineering
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Azure-based enterprise platforms
- CI/CD automation & DevOps
- Scalable API design
- RAG & AI knowledge systems
- AI-assisted development workflows
- GitHub Copilot & Claude-assisted coding
- Prompt engineering & AI productivity workflows
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Semantic search concepts
- LLM API integrations
- AI-powered backend services
- AI-enhanced SDLC workflows
- Embeddings & vector search concepts
- AI workflow automation
📍 Makati City, Manila, Philippines (Remote)
📅 Apr 2023 – Jul 2024
- Architected distributed backend services using .NET Core, Node.js, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Integrated AI-assisted development workflows into CI/CD and backend engineering processes.
- Delivered enterprise-grade SaaS platforms supporting 120K+ monthly active users.
📍 Bangkok, Thailand (Remote)
📅 Oct 2020 – Nov 2023
- Built scalable APIs and transaction-processing systems handling more than 1.5M monthly transactions.
- Designed integration layers for ERP systems, payment gateways, logistics services, and enterprise workflows.
- Automated deployment pipelines and infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and GitHub Actions.
📍 Quezon City, Manila, Philippines (Onsite)
📅 Jun 2019 – Sep 2020
- Developed enterprise automation systems and backend integration services using .NET Core, Java, and SQL Server.
- Improved operational processing efficiency through scalable APIs and asynchronous workflows.
📍 Makati City, Manila, Philippines (Onsite)
📅 Nov 2018 – Jun 2019
- Developed backend APIs, authentication systems, and operational modules using Node.js and MongoDB.
- Built reusable backend components improving engineering delivery speed and maintainability.
Built scalable backend APIs and payment integration services supporting creator subscription and monetization workflows.
Implemented secure transaction processing systems, wallet services, and authentication modules for digital financial operations.
Engineered multi-tenant backend services and workflow automation systems for operational management platforms.
Developed event-driven backend synchronization services integrating inventory, e-commerce, and operational systems.
Built enterprise APIs and applicant processing modules streamlining recruitment workflows and onboarding systems.
Software Development
📅 Sep 2024 – Apr 2026
AI-Assisted Enterprise Knowledge Retrieval Platform Using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Semantic Search
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology
📅 Jun 2011 – Apr 2016
Web-Based Sales and Inventory Management System with Real-Time Reporting and Analytics
📅 Issued Jan 2026
📅 Issued May 2021
- 📧 Gmail: herreradondon107@gmail.com
- 📧 Outlook: dondon.herrera0808@outlook.com
- 💬 Telegram: @dondonH0808
- 🎮 Discord: dondonrherrera
- 📍 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
I believe great software is not only functional — it must be scalable, maintainable, observable, secure, and built for long-term operational success.
I enjoy solving complex engineering challenges involving:
- distributed systems
- backend scalability
- cloud infrastructure
- AI-assisted workflows
- developer productivity
- enterprise integrations
- performance optimization
- platform modernization
Always learning. Always building. Always improving.