Utility first
The best system is the one that solves the problem without creating new ones.
About
About Carlos Tamayo Ponce
A systems background behind modern software delivery.
My career spans over 20 years across web development, enterprise software, IT leadership, network administration, cloud infrastructure and AI automation.
From Cuba to Phoenix, every phase added a layer: engineering discipline, operational rigor, and product thinking.
"What's good is never easy, what's easy is never good."
How I work
Radical honesty
If I cannot build it, I will say so. If it needs something else, I will recommend it.
Craft over hype
Solid architecture, clean code and maintainable systems beat trendy stacks every time.
Experience
Freelance Developer & IT Specialist
Independent Projects · Phoenix, AZ · Remote
Remote projects in the USA: web platforms, cloud deployments, server configuration, automated trading systems and open-source developer tools.
IT Head & Network Administrator
UNAICC · Cuba
Led an IT department, managed teams up to 5 people, administered networks and delivered institutional web infrastructure.
OOP Software Developer
Empresa Infográfica · Cuba
Developed a web-environment OOP application in Borland Delphi to manage company production processes.
Web Developer
Investment & Maintenance Company · Cuba
Built and delivered a complete web project and content management system.