Antonio Zaragoza Pesci
Lead Software Engineer
Monterrey
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced Software Engineer with over 20 years in software development focused on web applications in the Microsoft ecosystem. Delivered impactful Sitecore SXA/XP solutions and developed automation testing frameworks including WebdriverIO and Cucumber. Certified PMP and Sitecore Developer, skilled in performance optimization, API integration, and CI/CD pipeline enhancement.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
Certifications
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Software Engineer
EPAM Systems
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Engineered advanced Sitecore SXA components leveraging ReactJS and ASP.NET MVC, integrated with Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Braze APIs.
- Optimized Sitecore XP performance by 30% and boosted user engagement by 20%, while documenting Helix-based architecture for scalability.
- Directed transformation of legacy websites for a molecular diagnostics company, coordinating cross-functional teams and achieving measurable outcomes.
Engineer
EPAM Systems (Global Sitecore Competency Center)
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Implemented banner variant creation in Sitecore Content Hub, tested multilingual configurations, and contributed to accelerator initiatives aligned with Helix best practices.
- Supported pre-sales and marketing efforts by producing technical assets and best practice documentation.
L2/L3 Sitecore Support Developer
EPAM Systems
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Diagnosed and remediated complex Sitecore XP 9.3/10 incidents across content and code layers, applying RCA methodologies to eliminate recurring faults.
- Partnered with Azure Cloud Engineers to stabilize CMS environments under SLA.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to prioritize issues and deliver tailored solutions.
Test Automation Engineer
EPAM Systems
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Authored automated test suites using WebdriverIO, Cucumber, Protractor, Mocha, and Chai, integrating quality gates into CI/CD pipelines to enhance overall software quality.
- Conducted code reviews and collaborated with developers to ensure reliable delivery of fintech B2B services, fostering a culture of quality and accountability.
- Streamlined release cycle times by embedding automation strategies into delivery pipelines, leading to faster and more reliable software releases.
Education
Master's - Information Technology Administration
Instituto Tecnológico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico12-1999
Master of Information Technologies Administration - Information Technology
Instituto Tecnológico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico 05.2001 -
Skills
Sitecore SXA/XP Development
Automation Testing (WebdriverIO, Cucumber, Mocha, Chai)
Full-Stack Engineering (ASPNET MVC, ReactJS, SQL Server)
CI/CD Integration & Quality Gates
API Integration (Salesforce, Braze, REST)
Code review proficiency
API development
Certification
Sitecore 10 .NET Developer (2023)
Timeline
Lead Software Engineer
EPAM Systems
08.2023 - 05.2026
Engineer
EPAM Systems (Global Sitecore Competency Center)
06.2023 - 08.2023
L2/L3 Sitecore Support Developer
EPAM Systems
10.2021 - 01.2023
Test Automation Engineer
EPAM Systems
05.2020 - 11.2021
Master of Information Technologies Administration - Information Technology
Instituto Tecnológico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey
05.2001 -
Master's - Information Technology Administration
Instituto Tecnológico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey
Additional Experience (Available Upon Request)
Prior to 2020, contributed extensively across Illinium and Inflection Point Systems, delivering solutions in ASP.NET MVC/Web API, SQL Server, Entity Framework, Bootstrap/jQuery, and WCF/Silverlight. Roles spanned engineering and technical leadership, with achievements in REST API development, dependency injection, ETL process management, and CRM transition support. This earlier work established a strong foundation in the Microsoft stack, databases, and full-stack web development, complementing the Sitecore and automation expertise of recent years. Full details available upon request.