# José Obregón

Senior Software Engineer · Córdoba, Argentina (UTC-3)

- Email: joseobregon90@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseobregon90
- GitHub: https://github.com/joseobregon
- Web: https://joseobregon.me/
- Updated: 2026-11-05

## Summary

**Senior Software Engineer** and **Tech Lead** with **13+ years** of experience designing and building scalable, secure, accessible, and high-performance digital products. I combine technical leadership with hands-on engineering, drawing on deep expertise in **full-stack development** and extensive experience in **e-commerce**. I drive the adoption of **agentic AI** across the entire software development lifecycle, from product definition and design to development, testing, and DevOps, to accelerate delivery and improve team productivity.

## Experience

### Senior Software Designer, Glob.AI (Globant)

Feb 2026 – Present · Full Time · [glob.ai](https://glob.ai)

- I lead the development of the **Corporate Hub WebApp**, the enterprise data plane of Glob.AI OS, enabling AI agents and business teams to access data sources, ontologies, knowledge, and audit capabilities through **governed access**.
- Architected the platform's frontend to **orchestrate structured and unstructured data at scale**, addressing complex workflows involving data governance, provisioning, and granular access control.
- Designed the **Backend-for-Frontend (BFF)** architecture as the business logic layer, defining a **unified, versioned OpenAPI contract** spanning eight resource families, with native support for multi-tenant and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and GCP).
- Developed the **CorpHub User SDK** in TypeScript, with **equivalent implementations in Python, Java, and Kotlin**, enabling external developers and AI agents to access the data plane directly without relying on the BFF, which also consumes the SDK internally.
- Drive an **AI-Native architecture** for the monorepo by designing its **agentic harness**, integrating context engineering, skills, deterministic routines, and guardrails to accelerate agent-driven development and improve engineering quality.

Technologies: React 19, TypeScript, TanStack Query, Tailwind CSS v4, Vite, Zod, ts-rest, OpenAPI, PostgreSQL, Prisma, Redis, Zitadel, OpenFGA, OpenTelemetry, Vitest, Playwright, Claude Code, Agentic AI

### Senior Frontend Engineer / Shopify Engineer, Allbirds

Mar 2025 – Sep 2025 · Full Time - Contractor · [allbirds.com](https://allbirds.com)

- Partnered with Product, Content, Data, and UX/UI teams to implement the **new Shopify 2.0 storefront**, driving key enhancements in user experience, performance, personalization, accessibility (a11y), internationalization (i18n), and SEO.
- Implemented **14+ configurable Shopify sections** and components (e.g., Product Recommendations, Carousels, Quick Views) for key e-commerce pages. Prioritizing fluid animations and a seamless user experience in these components was crucial for **driving conversions**, enhancing lead generation, and improving traffic and user engagement.
- Drove performance optimizations that boosted the new site's overall **Core Web Vitals scores by 30%+**.
- Resolved **10+ critical issues** across Vue 3 Components and Liquid Snippets (SSR), significantly enhancing code quality, maintainability, and long-term scalability.

Technologies: Shopify 2.0, Vue 3, Tailwind, Liquid, GSAP, Swiper, Cursor

### Full Stack Engineer / Shopify Developer, ThirdLove

Oct 2021 – Mar 2025 · Full Time - Contractor · [thirdlove.com](https://thirdlove.com)

- Engineered and optimized **critical e-commerce features**, specializing in the **shopping cart, checkout**, and implementing business logic for discounts, promotions, upsells, and physical/digital gift cards.
- Implemented key BFCM promotional strategies (BOGO, GWP, upsells, and bundles) for the Shopify 2.0 cart with Product, Data, and UX/UI teams. In A/B testing, these strategies increased the **conversion rate by 25%** and **AOV (Average Order Value) by 15%**.
- Delivered the end-to-end frontend implementation of the 'Try Before You Buy' (TBYB) program, achieving a **20% conversion uplift** across key product categories.
- Developed and managed the component infrastructure for all key e-commerce pages: the **core conversion funnel** (PLP, PDP, Cart, and Checkout flow), discovery and content pages (Homepage, CLP, Search Results), and account management pages (Account Page, Returns Page, etc.).
- Integrated key third-party services like **Klaviyo, Rebuy, Yotpo, Elevar, and GA4/GTM** to enable key business functions, including **AI-powered recommendations**, loyalty programs, user reviews, and advanced data analytics.
- Reviewed **hundreds of PRs**, driving significant improvements in code quality, maintainability, accessibility, SEO, security, and scalability.

Technologies: Shopify 2.0, Shopify Functions, Checkout Extensibility, Custom Apps, Theme App Extensions, Storefront API, GraphQL Admin API, React, Sass, Liquid

### Tech Lead / Frontend Engineer, Siblings Software

May 2020 – Sep 2021 · Full Time - Remote · [siblingssoftware.com](https://siblingssoftware.com)

- **Led development teams** for a diverse client base, balancing team mentorship and code reviews with the hands-on implementation of key frontend features.
- Drove the **end-to-end frontend development** for a diverse client base, delivering key products including [Bari](https://siblingssoftware.com/files/en-case-studies-bari-distributor-web-portal.pdf) (B2B/B2C e-commerce), [BinSensors](https://siblingssoftware.com/files/en-case-studies-binsensors.pdf) (Smart Cities), and [HighSide](https://siblingssoftware.com/files/en-case-studies-highside-secure-collaboration-platform.pdf) (data security).
- Architected and launched the new company website with Design and SEO, built as a Static Site (SSG) with Gatsby, achieving **'Good' Core Web Vitals across all metrics** (LCP < 2.0s, CLS < 0.1, FID < 100ms) and **perfect 100 Lighthouse scores** for Accessibility, SEO, and Best Practices (Report Sep 2021).

Technologies: Gatsby, React, GraphQL, Sass, SVG, SSG

### Full Stack Engineer / Mobile Developer, Dupeen

Mar 2017 – Apr 2020 · Full Time - Remote · [Dupeen - Offers and Promos from your favorite brands](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxJnfkexwO0&cc_lang_pref=en&cc_load_policy=1)

- Managed the **full-lifecycle development** of a hybrid mobile app focused on promoting and providing access to local offers and discounts.
- Delivered key features for a B2B web portal, empowering **over 200 clients** to independently manage their app offers and discounts, improving operational efficiency and reducing support requests.
- Architected a backend refactor by identifying and eliminating database bottlenecks (N+1 queries) and decoupling business logic from MySQL data access, reducing average **API response time by over 50%**.
- Engineered a **dynamic push notification system** (via Firebase) to drive conversion and user engagement, delivering personalized offers segmented by user interests, brand following, and payment methods.

Technologies: Ionic, Firebase, Angular, Material-UI, Node.js, Express.js, MySQL

### Frontend Engineer, Siblings Software

Jul 2016 – Feb 2017 · Full Time - Remote · [siblingssoftware.com](https://siblingssoftware.com)

- Led the **end-to-end frontend implementation** for a hybrid mobile app, building the complete user flow for creating, managing, and promoting networking events.
- Implemented a **business card scanning feature** to eliminate manual data entry, streamlining user contact management for accuracy and efficiency.
- Owned the frontend implementation of the **RESTful API contract** (developed by [Sur Technology Holdings](https://www.surtechholdings.com)), ensuring proper data synchronization between the client and server.

Technologies: Ionic, AngularJS, Less, HTML5, CSS3

### Tech Lead / JavaScript Developer, The Fuzzy Fish

Nov 2015 – Jul 2016 · Full Time - Onsite - Córdoba, Arg · [fuzzyfish_ok](https://www.instagram.com/fuzzyfish_ok)

- Led the frontend development of the [SAOCOM Mission's](https://www.argentina.gob.ar/ciencia/conae/misiones-espaciales/saocom) **satellite data dashboard**, a project in collaboration with [Ascentio Technologies S.A.](https://www.ascentio.com.ar) and **[CONAE](https://www.argentina.gob.ar/ciencia/conae)** (Argentina's National Space Agency).
- Ensured **>80% unit test coverage** and **100% E2E test coverage** for critical functionalities, meeting the high-quality standards required by CONAE.

Technologies: AngularJS, Sass, Lodash, Google Maps API, Karma, Protractor

### Frontend Developer, Globant

Jul 2014 – Jul 2015 · Full Time - Onsite - Córdoba, Arg · [globant.com](https://www.globant.com)

- Implemented frontend features directly on the **main search form** (flights, hotels, cars) for [Orbitz](https://www.orbitz.com/), a high-visibility, business-critical component.
- Actively participated in a Scrum environment (planning, sprints, retros) to accelerate feature delivery, integrating high-quality code continuously through the **CI/CD** pipeline.

Technologies: Vanilla JS, jQuery, AngularJS, Sass, Jenkins

### IT Coordinator, Fundacion TierraVida

May 2013 – Oct 2015 · Part Time - Volunteer - Hybrid - Córdoba, Arg · [Fundacion TierraVida](https://www.instagram.com/fundtierravida) · [Green Challenge](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeMq5CzI34g&cc_lang_pref=en&cc_load_policy=1)

- Led the daily operations of the IT department, **optimizing workflows** and improving interdepartmental collaboration to drive project goals.
- Led the development of a mobile app that promotes **sustainable development** in Córdoba.
- Represented the project at national and international events, effectively **securing funding** and visibility, and earning **multiple awards and distinctions**.

Technologies: Java (Android), Google Maps Platform, JavaScript, MySQL

## Education

- **Software Engineering**, Universidad Empresarial Siglo 21, Córdoba, Argentina (Mar 2008 – Nov 2014)
- **Claude Certified Architect – Foundations (in progress)**, Anthropic, Online (Nov 2026)
- **Claude Code in Action, Building with the Claude API, Introduction to Model Context Protocol, AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations**, Anthropic Academy, Online (Sep 2026)
- **Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)**, ISTQB, Córdoba, Argentina (Mar 2021)
- **Intensive Upper-Intermediate English Course (On-site)**, Southbourne School of English, Bournemouth, England (Jan 2014 – Feb 2014)

## Languages

Spanish (native), English (C1 Advanced). Over 5 years of professional experience working with US-based companies in fully remote, English-speaking environments.

## Current Tech Stack

React 19 / Vue 3, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS v4, Playwright, Vitest, GraphQL, Node.js, NestJS, GitHub Actions, Vite, Claude Code, Agentic AI

## Technical Skills

- **Languages:** JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Liquid, Python.
- **Frameworks and Libraries:** React 19, Vue 3, Tailwind CSS, Web Components, GSAP, Swiper, Redux, Styled-Components, Sass/SCSS, Gatsby, React Native, Ionic, Angular.
- **Shopify 2.0:** Shopify Functions, Checkout Extensibility, Theme App Extensions, Custom Apps, Storefront and Admin GraphQL APIs, Metafields, Metaobjects, Markets (i18n), Shopify CLI.
- **Performance, Accessibility and SEO:** Core Web Vitals, Lighthouse, Code-splitting, Lazy Loading, Image Optimization, SSR (Server-Side Rendering), SSG (Static Site Generation), Accessibility (WCAG), a11y Audits, SEO, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization).
- **AI:** Agentic Engineering, Context Engineering, Spec-Driven Development, Prompt Engineering, Multi-agent orchestration, MCP (Model Context Protocol), RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), AI output evaluation (evals), OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, LLM integration in the frontend (Vercel AI SDK, streaming chat UIs), Anthropic - Claude (favorite), OpenAI - Codex.
- **Testing & Quality:** ISTQB (Foundation Level), Test-Driven Development (TDD), Unit testing (Jest), Automation testing (Playwright, JMeter), BrowserStack.
- **Backend and APIs:** REST and GraphQL APIs, Node.js, Express.js, OAuth 2.0, JWT, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Firebase.
- **E-commerce Integrations and Analytics:** Klaviyo, Yotpo, Rebuy, Elevar, Nosto, Dynamic Yield, Digioh, Gladly, Sailthru, Blackcart, Google Analytics (GA4/GTM), Umami, A/B testing.
- **Tools and DevOps:** Git, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Vite, Webpack, pnpm, ESLint, Storybook, Figma, Postman, Chrome DevTools, Netlify, AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), n8n.
- **Practices and Methods:** SOLID, Clean Code, Design patterns, Functional programming, OWASP, Mobile First, Responsive Design, PWA, Conventional Commits, Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence.

## Soft Skills

- **Problem-solving mindset:** Identify issues quickly to deliver effective, scalable solutions, even under tight deadlines.
- **Attention to detail:** Keep code simple and focused (KISS, DRY, YAGNI, separation of concerns) and hold every change to that standard in code review: hundreds of PRs reviewed at ThirdLove.
- **Collaboration and teamwork:** Thrive in cross-functional and international teams, fostering smooth communication and alignment on shared goals.
- **Analytical thinking:** Break down complex problems to apply structured, data-driven approaches for decision-making.
- **Continuous learning:** Constantly explore new technologies and methodologies to stay current and refine my development practices.
- **Proactivity:** Anticipate potential challenges and propose improvements before they become blockers.

## Honors and Awards

- **[Greenovators 2014](https://www.unfccc.int/es/news/concurso-bid-greenovators)** (Nov 2014): Special Mention, Green Challenge. EARTH University and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Guacimo, Limon, Costa Rica.
- **[VosLoHaces](https://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/economia-y-finanzas/emprendedores/promocion/vos-lo-haces)** (Jun 2015): Finalist, Green Challenge. Buenos Aires City Government, Buenos Aires, Argentina.