Profile

Javier Goldschmidt

I'm a developer with 12 years of experience building everything from video games in Unity to complex web platforms. My work sits at the intersection of robust engineering and thoughtful product design.

Currently, I'm a Senior Engineer at El Gato y La Caja, where I've spent the last 9 years building digital infrastructure for a mass-media science platform—from custom SSO systems to analytics dashboards and e-commerce integrations.

I specialize in responsive React frontends and complex Node/PHP backends, with deep roots in game development and native mobile apps.

Featured Work

GridX: Deep Tech Ecosystem Platform

High-performance platform for LatAm's largest Biotech Company Builder.

El Gato y La Caja / GridX

The central digital hub for a biotech startup incubator. We needed a platform that could serve complex scientific data to global investors while remaining easy for non-technical staff to update.

  • Architected a scalable Internationalization (i18n) system serving content in English, Spanish, and Portuguese with low latency
  • WordPress-controlled frontend & form builder where admins can route submissions to specific Airtable bases or Emails based on logic
  • Implemented high-performance video optimization for AI-generated assets, ensuring fast Time-to-Interactive (TTI)
  • Built a dynamic portfolio system managing data for 90+ startups with real-time filtering
Next.jsWordPress HeadlessAirtable APIi18n RoutingAI Media

Bancantes: Membership & Fintech Engine

Custom membership platform with an automated 'Inflation Shield' and 3D gamification.

El Gato y La Caja

A bespoke membership ecosystem serving 1,500+ monthly subscribers. Unlike standard SaaS tools, this platform was engineered to handle the specific economic volatility of the region while keeping users engaged through gamification.

  • Engineered a unique 'Inflation Adjustment Engine': An opt-in Cron system that fetches Consumer Price Index (IPC) data via API and automatically updates subscription values quarterly
  • Developed a unified Payment Orchestration Layer triggering transactions via MercadoPago, PayPal, and CBU (Bank Debit) APIs
  • Built a WebGL '3D Avatar Creator' (Three.js) allowing users to design, download, and share branded digital assets
  • Managed the migration and stability of 1,500+ active recurring subscribers
PHPCodeIgniterMercadoPago APICron JobsThree.js

Headless Architecture Migration

Orchestrating the transition of a mass-media platform to Serverless Next.js.

El Gato y La Caja

Architected the complete migration of El Gato y La Caja from a monolithic WordPress VPS to a decoupled Headless architecture. The goal was to maintain the editorial flexibility of WordPress while achieving the performance and security of a static frontend.

  • Migrated 6 years of content to Next.js (App Router) with Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR)
  • Developed 'Smart Revalidation': A custom WP plugin that triggers precise cache purges, reducing processing costs
  • Developed custom Gutenberg blocks that render identical React components in both the Admin and Frontend
  • Reduced hosting costs by offloading media to S3 Buckets via custom-made plugin
Next.jsWordPress HeadlessDockerAWS S3Vercel

E-commerce Middleware

Extending Tiendanube with custom inventory logic, programmatic asset generation and better analytics.

El Gato y La Caja

A backend service built to patch the limitations of Tiendanube e-commerce platform. It acts as a bridge between the storefront, the warehouse, and the user.

  • Engineered 'Virtual Bundling' logic to sync stock across compound products in real-time
  • Built a programmatic Gift Card system that generates unique codes and renders printable high-res PNGs on the fly
  • Extended products with 'Pre-sale' functionality to allow users to purchase products before they are available
  • Extended the Tiendanube Admin Panel UI using Nexo SDK for seamless staff operations
  • Automated the delivery of digital goods
  • Built a micro-frontend that embeds real-time Tiendanube products directly inside editorial content to convert free readers into buyers without interrupting their reading experience.
  • Made a permission-based Dashboard using Looker Studio so staff and authors could visualize sales data and inventory levels
Node.jsTiendanube APIImageMagickNexo SDKLooker StudioBigQuery

Interactive Data Journalism

Suite of high-impact storytelling platforms for complex social datasets.

El Gato y La Caja / Various Clients

Lead engineer for multiple data journalism projects. Specialized in transforming dense datasets (gender gaps, poverty metrics, disability rights) into emotional, accessible web experiences.

  • Futuro Programado: Visualize the gender gap in tech with custom SVG animations
  • Parece Elemental: Optimización de scrollytelling con medios pesados para dispositivos de gama baja en áreas con conectividad limitada
  • CLACAI: Built a WCAG 2.1 AA compliant platform specifically for screen readers and keyboard navigation
  • Eureka 3D Reading Experience: A physics-based interactive book for children running in the browser
ReactFramer MotionD3.jsThree.jsAccessibility (A11y)

Cybershock: Future Parkour

Commercial 3D runner released on Steam.

Independent

A high-octane 3D runner built in Unity. I was solely responsible for the engineering of core physics, gameplay loops, and UI systems.

  • Shipped a commercial title, managing the full release lifecycle
  • Engineered a custom physics-based character controller
  • Implemented aggressive object pooling for performance
  • 3000+ downloads and overwhelmingly positive feedback on Steam
UnityC#Steamworks APIGame Design

Stack

Frontend

React, Next.js, Angular, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS

Backend

Node.js, PHP, Python, MySQL, BigQuery

Game & Mobile

Unity (C#), Android (Kotlin/Java), WebGL

DevOps

Digital Ocean, Google Cloud, AWS, Vercel, Docker, CI/CD, Linux

Experience

2017 — Present

Full Stack Developer

·El Gato y La Caja

Started as the first technical hire. Built the foundational web stack and established engineering practices that scaled with the company. Now leading development of digital infrastructure for a mass-media science platform. Built SSO systems, analytics tools, and e-commerce integrations serving 50k+ users.

2014 — 2017

Web & Mobile Developer

Freelance work building Web and Android applications. Shipped multiple projects and learned the foundations of performance optimization and user experience.

Education

2025 — Present

Bachelor's Degree in Digital Technologies

·Universidad de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires

2017 — 2020

Videogame Development Technician

·Escuela Da Vinci

2016

Android Development Nanodegree

·Udacity + Google

2010 — 2015

Advertising Design & Promotion

·Fernando Fader Technical School

Contact

If you'd like to discuss a project or just say hi, I'm always open to conversation.