Fernando Silva

Fernando Silva

Integration Solution Architect
  • Caracas, Venezuela
  • linkedin.com/in/fernandosilvasw

About Me

I'm a Software Engineer who specializes in IT integrations using MuleSoft and Workato. In practice, that means I'm the techie who helps companies connect their enterprise applications in a structured way, building reusable, purposeful APIs that unlock data from systems, compose it into processes, or deliver it as an experience.

With over 10 years of experience, I've worked remotely as a contractor based in Venezuela, delivering integration projects across North America, Central America, South America, and Asia.


Work Experience

2022 - Present
API People

Solutions Architect

I’m helping small to mid-size Banks, Credit Unions, and Fintech customers across the US design and build integration solutions to unlock data from core banking systems (like Fiserv Premier — using SOA & Communicator Open interfaces — and Jack Henry Symitar & SilverLake), enable digital banking customer experiences, provide automation to back-office operations (Banking Core to ETL processes, KYC verifications, ACAT transfers, rate curve sync, Banking Core records mass updates, wires & ACH payment submission and processing, fully automated and integrated customer onboarding, etc.) and connect different systems of engagement. All of this using the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform or Workato Integration products.

My responsibilities are related to:

  • Architect, design, document, and deliver IT integration solutions.
  • Lead different teams of developers across the world to meet integration project requirements.
  • Establish and promote implementation best practices.
  • Create & document a Project Delivery Framework that other architects could leverage as part of their activities.
  • Curate, polish, and customize Workato Accelerator implementations.
2020 - 2022
Number8

Senior MuleSoft Developer & Architect

I worked remotely as a Senior MuleSoft Developer contractor for a Number8 mid-size Bank client based in Louisville, USA.

I helped the client:

  • Define and apply implementation standards to prior and forthcoming integration developments.
  • Define unit test practices with MUnit.
  • Build the Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery pipeline from scratch using Microsoft SaaS platform (Azure DevOps).
  • Enforce best practices through code reviews.
  • Help the new Integrations team to solve MuleSoft implementation challenges.
  • Train junior developers.
  • Develop new reusable APIs that allow integration for systems that range from Loan Origination Systems (LOS) to core banking systems (FIS Horizon), CRMs, Credit Bureau Systems, and Telephone Consumer Protection Direct Marketing Compliance, etc.
2019 - 2020
Launchpad Technologies

Senior MuleSoft Developer

Worked remotely as a Contractor for a Launchpad Technologies client based in San José, California, US (Splunk Inc).

My responsibilities were related to:

  • Kickoff, analysis, design, development, test, debug, and documentation of integration projects using MuleSoft products (Mule 3.x, Mule 4.x).
  • Helped define the Splunk Enterprise Integration Team’s new set of API standards.
  • Supported the hiring process as an interviewer for Senior MuleSoft Developer positions.
2018 - 2019
Number8

MuleSoft Technical Lead

Worked remotely as a MuleSoft Tech Lead Contractor for a Number8 Employment Website client based in the US (CareerBuilder, now Monster).

My responsibilities were related to:

  • Lead the organization on the new implementation strategy of API-based integrations using MuleSoft.
  • Design, development, functional testing, deployment, documentation, monitoring, and support of MuleSoft integration solutions (Mule 4.x).
  • Migrating the client’s MuleSoft infrastructure from a CloudHub deployment model to a clusterized hybrid deployment model using AWS EC2 instances.
  • Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, and diagrams.
  • Train and lead new developers on MuleSoft strategy and development good practices.
2017 - 2018
NEWTOMS

MuleSoft Developer

Responsible for the analysis, design, and implementation of integration solutions using MuleSoft Anypoint solutions (Mule 3.x) in the USA, Myanmar (ModusBox, now PortX), Mexico (EDENRED), Panamá (Cable & Wireless), and Venezuela.

Honors

  • High Efficiency Student
    Consecutively awarded from 2012-2018, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello.
  • First Prize Winner of Local Programming Marathon
    Computing Science School, Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (2016).
  • Honorific Mention
    Instrumental grade work titled “Web application for integration and automation of purchase-sale operations between a food distribution enterprise and a client based on an ESB”.
  • IT Engineering - Splunk Yoda Award
    Awarded with the Yoda award by the Splunk integration team for the Splunk Value of Openness, “Always open and honest and values integrity above all else.”

Tech Stack

  • MuleSoft
  • Workato
  • Enterprise Integration Patterns
  • API Design & Architecture

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Integrity

Community

Caracas MuleSoft Meetup

  • Founded and led the Caracas MuleSoft Meetup group.
  • Spoke at MuleSoft meetups across Venezuela, Mexico, Panama, and Peru, sharing integration practices with other cities' developer communities.

Elementary School Mathematics Teacher

Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Caracas, Venezuela.

Education

  • Degree in Software Engineering
    Universidad Católica Andrés Bello

Certifications

  • Workato Foundations Level I
    Workato · 2026
  • Workato Foundations Level II
    Workato · 2026
  • Workato Technical Developer (Enterprise Orchestration)
    Workato · 2026
  • Workato Technical Architect (Enterprise Orchestration)
    Workato · 2026
  • Workato Technical Developer (Agentic)
    Workato · 2026
  • Workato Technical Architect (Agentic)
    Workato · 2026
  • Workato Automation Pro III Certificate
    Workato · 2024
  • Workato Automation Pro II Certificate
    Workato · 2024
  • Workato Automation Pro I Certificate
    Workato · 2024
  • MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect - Level 1 (x3, Renewed)
    MuleSoft · 2023
  • MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect - Level 1 (x2, Renewed)
    MuleSoft · 2022
  • MuleSoft Certified Developer - Level 1 (x2, Renewed)
    MuleSoft · 2021
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
    Microsoft · 2021
  • Anypoint Platform Development: DataWeave 2.0
    MuleSoft · 2020
  • Anypoint Platform Operations: Runtime Fabric
    MuleSoft · 2020

Languages

  • Spanish (Native)
  • English (B2)