About Chris Patrick
Senior Backend Architect | Linux & Database Specialist (20+ Years)
I build the engines that run businesses. I don't design interfaces; I architect resilient systems designed for stability.
With over 20 years in the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), I specialize in server-side logic and critical custom solutions—from complex billing systems to HR platforms—where data integrity is the only metric that matters.
My Core Services & Deliverables:
- High-Performance Backend: Custom PHP development for complex logic (Billing, HR, ERP modules).
- Database Architecture: Advanced MySQL design, auditing, and query optimization for high-traffic environments.
- Infrastructure Management: Linux administration and environment modernization using Docker.
- Technical WordPress: Custom plugins, API integrations, and security hardening (no visual builders).
Why work with me?
- Real Seniority: I don't just write code; I design scalable, secure architectures. I solve the edge-case problems that junior developers miss.
- Collaborative Leadership: As a former Computer Science and ESL teacher, I am a natural mentor and team player. I bridge the gap between technical complexity and business goals, whether leading a strategy or supporting an existing team.
- Infrastructure Control: I manage my own Linux environments to ensure code and server work in perfect harmony.
About Me:
Currently based in Budapest (CET). I bring a global work ethic honed in Venezuela and Panama, focused on resilience and problem-solving. I don't just complete tasks; I build the tools that facilitate your daily operations.
Spanish
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Hungarian
Basic
Can work on-site
Budapest (up to 20km)
Experience
- 500Historias / ConectAldea C.A.IT Director / Lead DeveloperEDUCATION AND E-LEARNINGNovember 2021 - Today (4 years and 9 months)Panama City, Panama● Software Engineering: Developed a proprietary CMS from scratch for editorial management, implementing version control and custom workflows not supported by standard WordPress.● Data Architecture: Designed and centralized the master database for lead and user profile management, ensuring referential integrity and reducing data redundancy.● E-commerce & Integration: Advanced customization of OpenCart and WooCommerce for physical and digital book sales, including custom payment gateways.● Infrastructure: Total administration of AWS servers, ensuring high availability, automated backups, and environment security.
- aiMonkeyCOO & Lead DeveloperRESEARCHJuly 2018 - January 2020 (1 year and 6 months)Caracas, Venezuela● Technical Leadership (Fintech): Directed the technology strategy for an automated cryptocurrency arbitrage system based on Machine Learning, coordinating research and development teams.● Integration & Architecture: Supervised Python implementation for simultaneous interconnection with APIs from over 30 exchanges, guaranteeing data flow stability.● Data Strategy: Defined the MySQL architecture for massive and continuous storage of historical data, allowing for subsequent graphical analysis and processing by predictive models.
- FreelanceSoftware Consultant & Full Stack DeveloperDIGITAL AND ITJanuary 2017 - Today (9 years and 7 months)Caracas, Venezuela● Fintech & Compliance Development (Bancolombia): Hired as a direct vendor to develop an Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) tool for the compliance department. The PHP/MySQL-based system automated searches on Google API and social media to cross-reference new clientprofiles with international sanction lists (OFAC, Panama Papers) and reputational risk keywords.● Data Audit: Implemented a persistence module that archived "snapshots" of search results, ensuring traceability and legal proof for the bank even if original content was deleted from the internet.● Server Management & Hosting: Migration of complex websites to VPS/Cloud servers and recovery of compromised sites (malware cleanup and security hardening).
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Education
- Computer ScienceUniversidad Nueva Esparta1998Computer Science