Hello, I'm Enrique Silva

Payment Systems Engineering Leader

Senior Software Engineer with 12+ years of experience architecting scalable web, cloud, and enterprise solutions.
Expert in React, Java, Go, CI/CD, and microservices. Specialized in payment systems and fintech for Fortune 500 companies.

Enrique Silva - Senior Software Engineer specializing in Payment Systems and Banking Technology
12 Years
Experience
About Me

Engineered for Banking & Payment Excellence

With 12 years in software engineering, I design and build robust, scalable systems for enterprise, cloud, and web platforms. My expertise includes full-stack development (React, Java, Go, C#, PHP), microservices, CI/CD automation, and leading agile teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

My specialization in payment systems and fintech includes architecting secure transaction workflows, PCI-DSS compliance, and integrating with major processors. I bring a strong foundation in software engineering best practices, system reliability, and team leadership to every project.

  • Name: Enrique Silva
  • Age: 37 Years
  • Occupation: Software Engineer
  • Education: Systems Engineering
  • Phone: +507 6151 7323
  • Email: itsenriquesilva@outlook.com
  • Nationality: Venezuelan
  • Freelance: Available
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React
React Native
Node.js
Java
Spring Boot
Go
Android
iOS
Docker
Kubernetes
MongoDB
AWS
GCP
Azure
Gen AI
CI/CD
My Journey

Work Experience

Oct 2023 - Present

Senior Software Engineer - Consultant

Daugherty Business Solutions / CGI (Client: The Home Depot)

  • Architecting and developing enterprise-grade software solutions for large-scale retail operations
  • Building microservices with React, Redux, Java Spring Framework, and Go
  • Implementing CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions for rapid, reliable deployments
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum environment
  • Optimizing system performance, reliability, and fault tolerance
  • Specialized in secure payment processing and PCI-DSS compliance for Fortune 500 clients
Full-Stack Development
React, React Native, Java, Go, C#, Node.js, Python, PHP, Kotlin
CI/CD & DevOps
Docker, Kubernetes, GKE, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Azure DevOps
Payment Processing
Card Networks, ACH, Real-Time Payments, Fraud Prevention, PCI-DSS
Security & Compliance
PCI-DSS, SOC 2, Encryption, Tokenization, Risk Management
My Expertise

Professional Skills

Growing and evolving over the years

Payment & Banking

PCI-DSS Compliance Card Payment Networks Fraud Detection ACH Processing Real-Time Payments Tokenization Payment Gateway APIs SOC 2 Compliance

Frontend

React Redux JavaScript ES6+ TypeScript HTML5 CSS3 React Native SASS

Backend

Java Spring Framework C# .NET Go Node.js Python PHP Kotlin

Database & Data

SQL Server MySQL MongoDB PostgreSQL Redis

DevOps & Cloud

Docker GitHub Actions Kubernetes GKE Terraform Azure DevOps AWS GCP

Tools & Methodologies

Git Agile/Scrum JIRA CI/CD Microservices RESTful APIs TDD
Banking & Payment Systems
Mission-critical payment processing platforms for Fortune 500 companies
Technical Leadership
Leading agile teams to deliver quality software
Cloud Architecture
Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure
My Academic Background

Education

2016 - 2017

Master of Business Administration

Universidad Catolica Santa Maria la Antigua

Magna Cum Laude

Acquired strategic management skills, financial analysis expertise, and leadership capabilities essential for directing software development teams. The program enhanced my ability to align technical solutions with business objectives, manage project budgets effectively, and communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders, enabling delivery of software products that drive measurable business value.

2007 - 2013

Bachelor of Systems Engineering

Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua

Developed comprehensive foundation in software architecture, algorithms, data structures, and system design principles. Gained expertise in object-oriented programming, database management, and network infrastructure that forms the technical backbone of my engineering practice. This rigorous curriculum cultivated analytical problem-solving abilities and best practices essential for building scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.

Professional Credentials

Certifications

GCP: Generative AI Leader Certification

Credly

2025

Demonstrates expertise in leveraging Google Cloud's generative AI technologies for enterprise solutions. Covers large language models, AI-powered applications, responsible AI practices, and integration strategies for enhancing payment systems with intelligent automation.

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Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals

(AZ-900)

Microsoft

2023

Validates foundational knowledge of cloud services and Microsoft Azure infrastructure. Demonstrates understanding of cloud concepts, core Azure services, security, privacy, compliance, and pricing models essential for modern cloud-based application development.

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ICAgile Certified Professional

(ICP)

ICAgile

2024

Recognizes comprehensive understanding of Agile principles and practices. Covers iterative development, continuous improvement, team collaboration, and adaptive planning methodologies critical for delivering high-quality software in fast-paced payment processing environments.

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Industry Expertise

Delivering Value Across Multiple Domains

Banking & Financial Services

Deep expertise in building secure, high-throughput payment processing systems for banks and financial institutions. Specialized in card payment networks (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover), ACH processing, wire transfers, and real-time payment systems. Extensive experience with PCI-DSS compliance, tokenization, encryption, fraud detection algorithms, and transaction monitoring. Successfully architected solutions processing millions of daily transactions with 99.9% uptime, ensuring regulatory compliance across SOC 2, GDPR, and banking regulations while maintaining data integrity and minimizing chargebacks.

Enterprise Retail & Commerce

Proven track record designing and implementing large-scale payment infrastructure for Fortune 500 retailers. Expert in microservices architecture, event-driven design patterns, and building resilient payment applications that scale horizontally to handle peak transaction volumes. Successfully led cross-functional teams delivering mission-critical point-of-sale systems, online payment gateways, and back-office reconciliation platforms. Specialized in optimizing payment authorization rates, reducing transaction latency, managing complex data workflows, and ensuring seamless integration with legacy banking systems while maintaining 99.9% uptime.

Cloud-Native Payment Infrastructure

Azure-certified cloud architect with hands-on experience deploying secure payment systems across Google Cloud Platform, AWS, and Azure. Skilled in designing PCI-DSS compliant cloud-native applications, implementing infrastructure as code using Terraform, and orchestrating containerized payment workloads with Docker and Kubernetes (GKE). Specialize in cost optimization for high-transaction environments, disaster recovery planning, CI/CD pipeline automation with GitHub Actions, and leveraging managed services (Cloud SQL, Redis, Pub/Sub) to build secure, scalable, and highly available payment architectures that reduce operational overhead while meeting stringent banking security requirements.

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Let's Build Something Great Together

I'm actively seeking opportunities with US banks and financial institutions to build secure, scalable payment systems. Open to full-time positions and consulting engagements. Let's discuss how I can contribute to your payment infrastructure.

Location

Panama City, Panama