Backend architecture · Cloud platforms · Safe delivery

Senior Backend & Cloud Architect

I design resilient PHP and Drupal platforms, cloud infrastructure, and modernization paths that teams can operate, maintain, and release safely.

PHP 8.3Drupal 11AWSAcquia CloudREST / GraphQL
Juan Gómez, Senior Backend and Cloud Architect
Cuernavaca, MXOpen to roles
9+
years building production web platforms
50+
divisions supported by one enterprise platform
20K+
user records migrated without downtime
70%
less manual reconciliation work
What I architect

Core Technical Expertise

Architecture across application boundaries, cloud infrastructure, asynchronous processing, and safe enterprise modernization.

01

Backend & System Architecture

Boundaries, APIs, data flows, and operating models for resilient enterprise applications.

02

Cloud Infrastructure (AWS)

Resilient and multi-tenant architectures. Structured deployments using EC2, Load Balancers, and S3.

03

Asynchronous Integrations

Queue-driven processing, safe retries, synchronization, and high-volume transactional workflows.

04

Systems Modernization

Refactoring of enterprise legacy applications with PHP 8+, integrating robust B2B APIs without downtime.

Selected architecture work

Proof through outcomes

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Career progression

From full-stack delivery to architecture leadership

Nine-plus years moving from hands-on application development into backend, cloud, and platform architecture for distributed teams.

View full experience
2024—Present
Senior Backend & Cloud ArchitectFreelance / Self-Employed
2025—2026
Senior Software Engineer | Backend & Drupal ArchitectweKnow Inc
2019—2024
Full Stack Web Developer & Cloud EngineerD4ALL
Engineering notes

Logbook

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SYS.LOG // 06/12/2026 <read>

Setting Up Ollama for Local AI with Cline: A Hardware-Aware Guide

A comprehensive guide to installing and configuring Ollama with appropriate models based on your hardware specifications, then integrating it with Cline for VS Code or CLI use.
SYS.LOG // 06/11/2026 <read>

Local LLMs on Apple Silicon: A Practical Guide to Ollama and MLX

A practical architectural guide to running open-weight LLMs locally on Apple Silicon—covering Ollama vs MLX for M1-M3 Macs, quantization trade-offs, real benchmarks on M1 Max 64GB, and integration patterns for local-first AI workflows.
SYS.LOG // 05/18/2026 <read>

Architectural Shifts: Replacing Installation Profiles with Drupal 11 Recipes

How Drupal 11 Recipes are replacing monolithic installation profiles for composable, standardized feature rollout across enterprise multisite ecosystems.
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