WILLIAM DE LA CRUZ

Engineering Manager / Software Engineer

Contact: hi@williamcodes.com

Expert in building web platforms from scratch, from architecture to deployment. Passionate about culture, performance, accessibility, and process improvement. Leading engineering teams to build scalable solutions in the startup and enterprise space. Available for full-time positions, consulting services, and freelance projects.

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About Me

Engineering leader with extensive experience in building and scaling teams across Mexico and international markets. From contributing to Rappi's initial engineering team to leading AI-driven product development at Incode, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and people management skills. My approach combines hands-on coding with strategic thinking to deliver impactful solutions.

// PORTFOLIO //

Featured Projects

AI Sales Recovery System

Python LangChain OpenAI PostgreSQL

Built an intelligent lead recovery system that increased conversion rates by 40%. The system uses natural language processing to analyze abandoned carts and generate personalized follow-up strategies.

Microservices Migration Platform

Django Docker Kubernetes AWS

Led the architectural redesign from monolith to microservices, reducing deployment time by 75% and improving system resilience. Zero downtime migration strategy.

Real-time Payment Gateway

Node.js Redis React WebSockets

Developed a high-performance payment processing system handling 10K+ transactions per minute with 99.99% uptime. Integrated with multiple payment providers.

Experience Timeline

Incode

Staff Software Engineer / Eng Manager

06/2023 - Present

  • Led AI-driven sales tool development using Python and LangChain
  • Managed Omni product features with Java and ReactJS
  • Led team of 3 engineers, coordinating with a world-wide distributed team
  • Established cross-regional collaboration processes

JΓΌsto

Engineering Manager

10/2020 - 05/2023

  • Led the architectural migration of the frontend platform from jQuery to React + Next.js, including planning, execution, and team coordination
  • Collaborated with product team to design and align technical requirements with business objectives
  • Conducted regular 1-on-1s and mentored team members
  • Translated product roadmap into engineering goals
  • Led hiring and squad design initiatives
  • Contributed to Django + Next.js codebase

Wizeline

Software Engineer

07/2018 - 04/2019

  • Developed and maintained an intelligent data processing dashboard for Fox
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
  • Implemented data visualization and analytics features

Credijusto

Sr Fullstack Developer

10/2019 - 10/2020

  • Tech lead for credit quotation software (Flask + ReactJS)
  • Contributed to Uber Eats partnership project

Rappi

Fullstack Developer

04/2016 - 07/2018

  • Part of initial engineering team
  • Full ownership of payment system and CMS infrastructure
  • Implemented CI/CD and software integrations
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Tech Stack Proficiency

Languages

Python
JavaScript
Java
TypeScript

Frameworks

Django
React
Next.js
Flask

Cloud & DevOps

AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD

Core Competencies

Leadership

People Management

Architecture Design

Python

JavaScript

AWS

Django

React

// IMPACT //

Achievements

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40% Conversion Increase

AI-driven sales tool at Incode

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75% Faster Deployments

Microservices migration at JΓΌsto

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3 Countries

Cross-regional team leadership

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15+ Engineers

Hired and mentored

Services Offered

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Architecture Consulting

Design scalable systems and migration strategies. Expertise in microservices, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native solutions.

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AI/ML Integration

Implement AI-powered features using LangChain, OpenAI, and custom ML models. Specializing in NLP and intelligent automation.

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Team Leadership Training

Help tech leads transition to management. Cover 1-on-1s, performance reviews, hiring, and building high-performing teams.

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Startup Technical Advisory

Guide early-stage startups on tech stack selection, MVP development, and scaling strategies based on real experience.

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Professional Consulting

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Technical Strategy

Expert guidance on technology stack selection, architecture decisions, and technical roadmap planning. Help your team make informed decisions that align with business goals.

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Performance Optimization

Comprehensive system analysis and optimization. Improve application performance, reduce costs, and enhance user experience through expert code reviews and architecture improvements.

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Migration & Modernization

Smooth transition from legacy systems to modern architectures. Specialized in microservices migration, frontend modernization, and cloud-native transformations.

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AI Integration

Strategic implementation of AI solutions using LangChain and OpenAI. Enhance your products with intelligent features and automation capabilities.

Available for short-term and long-term engagements

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GitHub Contributions

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Testimonials

William performs excellently in the dynamics of a startup. He handles uncertainty with integrity and optimism, so it is easy for teams to trust and support him as a leader very easily. He has great aptitude and taste for analyzing business needs and taking them to very clear scenarios and technical objectives; For this reason, he knows how to transmit the particularities of each project and execute them well through the teams he leads. Something admirable about William is that he knows how to challenge and push his qualities to the limit, and this example of professional and personal demand has the same effect on his collaborators in a very organic way. As a team member, he is never afraid to get his hands dirty and proactively tackle critical challenges personally, as he is passionate about his calling as a developer.

- Ariel Valle Aguilar, Product Manager

Working with Will has been a great experience, he is someone I definitely want to work with again in the future. He is a focused, hardworking, responsible, mature person committed to the company's values and aligned with his team's needs. As a leader, he stands out for his immense patience and passion for supporting and making his team grow. While his team is his priority, this doesn't diminish the clarity he achieves in communicating objectives to the team and his constant effort to find everything that can be improved in the complete team.

- Francisco Valdovines, Software Development Engineer in Test @ Vanco

// CONNECT //

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Recent Posts

2025-05-15

Building AI-Driven Sales Tools with LangChain

Exploring how we leveraged LangChain and Python to create an intelligent lead recovery system that increased conversion rates by 40%...

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2025-04-22

Cross-Regional Team Leadership in a Remote World

Lessons learned from managing distributed teams across Mexico and Serbia, and how to maintain culture and productivity...

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2025-03-10

From Monolith to Microservices: A JΓΌsto Case Study

How we successfully migrated our Django monolith to a microservices architecture without disrupting business operations...

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