Martin Herrera

Senior Software Engineer | Software Architecture Enthusiast | Building the Future of Dev Education

The Journey

With over 8 years of experience in the tech industry, I have navigated the full spectrum of software development—from crafting high-performance landing pages to leading the migration of complex microservices for large-scale accounting and HR solutions. My career has been defined by a passion for clean code, scalable architectures, and the relentless pursuit of “doing things right.”

What I Do

Currently, I am focused on backend excellence and AI integrations. Throughout my journey at companies like Sooft Technology and Globant, I’ve had the privilege of:

• Leading technical teams and defining robust system designs.
• Optimizing legacy systems, achieving up to 50% codebase reduction and 75% faster deployments.

My technical background includes JavaScript and TypeScript as core languages, with extensive experience in Node.js, NestJS, Angular, and React, as well as relational and NoSQL databases. I’ve worked with cloud-based environments, containerized applications, and distributed systems, always focusing on clear architecture, clean code, and pragmatic decision-making.

What truly motivates me is understanding how systems work as a whole. I’m especially interested in:

• Software architecture and architectural trade-offs.
• System design and scalability.
• Design and architectural patterns (and when not to use them).
• Modern backend and frontend architectures.
• Cloud-native and distributed systems

Why I Write

I believe that the best way to master a concept is to teach it. Here on Medium, I share my "learning-by-doing" process. You’ll find everything from JavaScript fundamentals to advanced Software Architecture patterns (Hexagonal, Onion, Clean Architecture), Cloud strategies, and System Design. My goal is simple: to provide you with the mental models and technical tools needed to become a world-class engineer.

Let’s Connect & Build Together If you find value in my work, consider supporting my journey or reaching out for collaborations.

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