chris-carias [--engineer LAMP|AWS|PHP] [--teach EN|IT|PBL] [--language es|en|hu] [--location Budapest,HU] [--eu-national] [--remote]
CARIAS(1)
General Commands Manual
CARIAS(1)
NAME
Chris Patrick Carias Stas(1)
chris-carias —
Senior Software Engineer & Tech Educator · 20+ years
🇻🇪 Venezuelan & 🇭🇺 Hungarian Citizen — Full EU working rights · ES: L1 Native · EN: C2 Proficient · HU: A2 Elementary
SYNOPSIS
DESCRIPTION
chris-carias is a bilingual Senior Software Engineer and Technical Educator with over 20 years of experience spanning the full LAMP stack, relational database architecture, enterprise CMS engineering, and school-wide digital transformation. Operates fluidly at the intersection of backend development and pedagogy.
When invoked with --engineer, delivers production-grade PHP systems, complex MySQL architectures, AWS infrastructure, and custom WordPress/Joomla solutions. When invoked with --teach, designs and delivers Project-Based Learning curricula, leads digital transformation initiatives, and mentors students to professional-grade outcomes. EU national based in Budapest; available remote or on-site.
OPTIONS / TECHNICAL SKILLS
-L, --languages-backend
PHP (Modern & Legacy), SQL, Python, Bash Scripting
-W, --wordpress
Custom Theme/Plugin Dev, WP REST API, WooCommerce, Core Optimization & Security
-D, --databases
MySQL/MariaDB (Schema Design, Query Optimization, Stored Procedures), PostgreSQL
-I, --infrastructure
Linux (Ubuntu/Debian), AWS (EC2/S3/Lightsail), Apache/Nginx, Docker (Basic), Git
-F, --frontend
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (jQuery), Bootstrap, Third-party API Integration
-E, --edtech
PBL Curriculum Design, LMS (Moodle/Google Classroom/Edmodo), Digital Transformation, Gamified Pedagogy
-v, --verbose
Activates mentorship mode, technical documentation, and code commentary output
HISTORY / EXPERIENCE
IT Director & Lead Developer
· #500Historias / ConectAldea C.A.
Nov 2021 – Present
Panama City, Panamá — Remote · International Educational Project
- Engineered a proprietary CMS from scratch for editorial management with custom version control and workflows beyond standard WordPress capabilities.
- Designed and centralized the master database for lead and user profile management, enforcing referential integrity and eliminating data redundancy.
- Implemented Moodle LMS from scratch; automated batch user enrollment via external data processing and wrote custom SQL for direct content/metadata extraction.
- Engineered advanced WooCommerce & OpenCart customization for physical and digital book sales, including custom payment gateways.
- Administered AWS infrastructure ensuring high availability, automated backups, and environment security.
- Served as direct supervisor and mentor for university interns: SQL management, advanced troubleshooting, and faculty technical support.
COO & Lead Developer
· aiMonkey
Jul 2018 – Jan 2020
Caracas, Venezuela
- Directed technology strategy for an ML-based automated cryptocurrency arbitrage system, coordinating R&D teams.
- Supervised Python implementation for simultaneous API interconnection with 30+ exchanges, guaranteeing data flow stability.
- Defined MySQL architecture for massive continuous storage of historical data, enabling graphical analysis and predictive model processing.
Software Consultant & Full-Stack Developer
· Freelance (International Projects)
2017 – Present
International — Remote
- Built an OSINT compliance tool for Bancolombia in PHP/MySQL automating Google API and social media searches to cross-reference client profiles with OFAC and Panama Papers sanction lists.
- Implemented a legal persistence module archiving search result snapshots, providing traceability and legal proof even if source content was deleted.
- Managed deployment of a custom ERP framework for the culinary schools of Chef Sumito Estévez (Margarita & Caracas), overseeing academic and financial administration.
- Handled complex site migrations to VPS/Cloud and recovery of compromised sites (malware cleanup, security hardening).
Senior Web Developer
· Action Marketing Corp
Oct 2015 – Mar 2017
Panama City, Panamá
- Implemented enterprise solutions for Bancolombia's corporate intranet on SharePoint; developed an independent employee benefits & loyalty management system on a scratch-installed LAMP server.
- Designed and programmed an internal SaaS for time tracking with management reporting and automated alerts.
- Architected mass dynamic landing page/microsite generation with custom backoffice for real-time lead database downloads.
- Implemented and administered the agency's Linux/Samba server for centralized file storage and hybrid equipment backups.
- Acted as technical liaison for Big Data & CRM tools (BrandWatch, HubSpot) and led requirement gathering with corporate clients.
Systems Administrator & Full-Stack Developer
· Fundación Ballet de la Mar
Jan 2013 – Present (Active Maintenance)
Nueva Esparta, Venezuela — Remote
- Designed and developed an end-to-end ERP for academic and financial management (payroll, inventory, invoicing, attendance) deployed across 6 branches, 500+ students, 20+ staff.
- Programmed modules for automatic certificate/diploma generation and online pre-enrollment syncing students to database class records, eliminating manual data entry.
- Continuous development and maintenance of the corporate web portal and local network/server infrastructure.
Systems Consultant & Senior Developer
· Clínica Luis Razetti
Apr 2004 – Nov 2015
Caracas, Venezuela — Remote
- Orchestrated full digital transformation from 100% manual processes to centralized digital infrastructure — billing optimization immediately reversed the clinic's monthly operating deficit.
- Architected and developed a Hospital Information System (HIS) from scratch: ER, Hospitalization, Lab, Pharmacy, and Condominium modules with linked databases for insurance and patient centralization.
- Engineered financial modules for vendor batch check printing and automatic ISLR tax retention calculation per legal regulations.
- Designed and installed the organization's first LAN, integrating CCTV and biometric access controls linked to payroll.
English & Tech-Ed Consultant
· Colegio Guayamurí
Oct 2008 – Jul 2013
Nueva Esparta, Venezuela
- Spearheaded the "Zero Notebooks" initiative: full 1:1 digital transformation for high school using laptops, tablets, and cloud collaboration (Google Drive, Edmodo).
- Directed the "Guayamurí Motion Pictures Award" — a 5-year bilingual film project spanning pitch, screenwriting, and full English-language production culminating in a professional awards gala.
- Mentored senior thesis projects in software architecture; one real-time Attendance CMS earned 2nd place in a National Tech Competition — two lead students are now professional Full-Stack Developers.
- Elected "Padrino de Promoción" (Commencement Sponsor) by students and parents on three separate occasions.
- Designed and delivered a Business English curriculum for seniors: professional CV building, corporate communication, and technical interview preparation.
Director of Operations & Language Consultant
· Executive English in Action, C.A.
2001 – 2004
Caracas, Venezuela
- Co-founded and directed a corporate language training firm, securing Tier-1 contracts with CANTV, PDVSA, and Seguros Mercantil.
- Delivered specialized Business English coaching for C-level executives, focusing on corporate communication and organizational leadership.
FILES / SKILLS
PHP
MySQL/MariaDB
WordPress
Linux/Bash
AWS
GCS
HTML5/CSS3
JavaScript
Python
Go
PostgreSQL
Docker
Kubernetes
PBL / Pedagogy
Moodle / LMS
English (C2)
Spanish (L1)
Hungarian (A2)
KEYWORDS
DEPENDENCIES / EDUCATION
Computer Science Studies
Universidad Nueva Esparta · 1995–1998 · Algorithms, Data Structures, Programming Logic
Auth & Authorization for Web/API
The Linux Foundation · LFEL1004
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Coursera
English & CS Teacher Certification
EF SET C2 · cert.efset.org/HSfurm
Hungarian Language (A1.1–A2.2)
Magyar Iskola · Budapest
EXTRA / SIDE PROCESSES
🎲 Dungeon Master (TTRPG): Professional-level bilingual DM using tabletop RPG mechanics (D&D / OSE) to drive language acquisition, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving in group settings.
🎸 Music: Amateur bass and guitar player. Available to support school music workshops or community events.
REFERENCES
References from Tech Leadership, International Business, Higher Education, Design, and Healthcare sectors are available upon request.