Carlo Castillo
Principal Engineer & Engineering Lead (Software)
Carlo spearheads the software development team and sets the strategic technical direction for the project. With over eight years of experience as a Senior Full Stack Developer, Carlo brings a proven track record of designing, developing, and deploying high-performance, scalable web applications that serve tens of thousands of users.
A computer science graduate of De La Salle University, Carlo has a rich history of delivering digital excellence for eCommerce, SaaS, and enterprise clients. In his previous role at Exist Software Labs, he led the design and deployment of cloud-based applications for over 50,000 active users, directly improving user retention by 15%. He is highly adept at performance optimization, having achieved a 35% reduction in page load time to enhance user experience, and implemented robust CI/CD pipelines that cut release cycle time in half.
Carlo is not only a technical expert proficient in a vast array of technologies, including React, Node.js, Python, AWS, and Kubernetes, but also a dedicated leader. He has a passion for mentoring, having guided junior developers to increase team productivity by 20%. His leadership philosophy centers on fostering a culture of continuous learning and aligning technical execution with overarching business objectives.
At the helm of Project Yananai's engineering efforts, Carlo is responsible for architecting resilient systems, driving innovation, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software that forms the backbone of the project's mission.
