About Me
Senior IT Consultant & Engineering Expert with 25+ years of industry experience
Robert Yavo
Senior IT Expert with over 25 years of hands-on experience designing, building, and scaling enterprise-grade software solutions. Based in Toronto, Canada, I partner with startups and Fortune 500 companies to turn complex business challenges into elegant technical solutions.
With an Excellent Problem Solving Resolution skilles and mindset, My expertise not only touch the Application & System Support Engineering, but spans the full technology stack — from crafting pixel-perfect frontends with React and Next.js, to architecting robust microservices, deploying AI/ML pipelines, building decentralized applications on Ethereum, and orchestrating cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, and Azure.
I thrive at the intersection of emerging technologies, combining deep engineering fundamentals with a passion for innovation. Whether it is shipping a production-ready SaaS platform, integrating large language models, or auditing smart contracts, I bring rigorous standards and a collaborative mindset to every engagement.
Skills & Expertise
A comprehensive overview of my technical proficiencies
Frontend
HTML 597%
JavaScript97%
CSS397%
npm/pnpm/Yarn97%
React / Next.js97%
TypeScript95%
Tailwind CSS93%
Vue.js / Nuxt.js85%
Backend
Node.js / Express96%
Python / FastAPI92%
Go80%
Java / Spring Boot78%
PHP780%
FastAPI85%
ASP.NET Core75%
Django78%
DevOps & Cloud
AWS94%
Google Cloud88%
Azure Cloud88%
Docker / Kubernetes92%
CI/CD Pipelines90%
Terraform / IaC88%
AI / ML
LLM Integration (OpenAI, Claude)93%
TensorFlow / PyTorch85%
NLP & Computer Vision82%
MLOps / Model Deployment80%
Generative AI80%
AI Agents80%
Enterprise AI80%
Blockchain
Solidity / Smart Contracts90%
Ethereum / EVM Chains88%
Web3.js / Ethers.js87%
DeFi Protocols82%
NFT & RWA80%
Digital Identity80%
blockchain Security80%
Databases
PostgreSQL95%
MongoDB90%
Cassandra80%
Redis88%
Elasticsearch80%
MySQL Server80%
Microsoft SQL Server80%
Oracle80%
Cybersecurity
Consulting95%
Application Security90%
Cloud Security82%
Infrastructure Security80%
Identity & Access Management80%
Security Operations80%
Offensive Security80%
AI & Blockchain Security80%
Governance, Risk & Compliance90%
Operating Systems & Scripting
Windows99%
Linux92%
Mac OS80%
Android80%
iOS75%
PowerShell95%
Batch99%
Bash90%
VBScript80%
IT Training
Universities95%
College95%
Corporate Teams90%
Government Organisations80%
NGOs80%
Technology Incubators80%
Small Businesses90%
Millionaires & Billionaires80%
Professional Experience
A track record of delivering impactful technology solutions
Senior IT Consultant & Solutions Architect
Independent / Yave Consulting
Jan 2021 — PresentWashington, D.C. Metro Area
- Lead end-to-end delivery of AI, blockchain, and full-stack projects for enterprise and startup clients
- Architect cloud-native solutions on AWS and Azure, reducing infrastructure costs by 35% on average
- Design and deploy RAG-powered chatbots and ML pipelines handling 100k+ daily requests
- Conduct security audits and penetration testing for fintech and healthcare platforms
- Mentor junior developers and establish engineering best practices across client organisations
Full-Stack Developer & Blockchain Engineer
TechForward Solutions
Mar 2019 — Dec 2020Arlington, VA
- Built and launched a DeFi lending protocol processing $8M+ in total value locked
- Developed React/Next.js frontends and Node.js microservices for SaaS products
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, reducing deployment time by 60%
- Led smart-contract security reviews using Slither, Mythril, and manual analysis
- Collaborated with product and design teams in agile sprints to ship features bi-weekly
Software Engineer
DataStream Analytics
Jun 2017 — Feb 2019Reston, VA
- Designed and maintained ETL pipelines processing 2TB+ of data daily using Python and Airflow
- Built real-time analytics dashboards with React and D3.js for enterprise clients
- Optimised PostgreSQL query performance, achieving 40% improvement in report generation times
- Developed RESTful APIs serving 50+ internal and external consumers
- Introduced automated testing practices, increasing code coverage from 30% to 85%
Junior Developer
WebCraft Digital Agency
Jan 2016 — May 2017Silver Spring, MD
- Developed responsive websites and web applications for 20+ small-business clients
- Implemented WordPress and Shopify custom themes with PHP and Liquid templating
- Built interactive UI components with JavaScript, jQuery, and early React adoption
- Managed client relationships and translated business requirements into technical specs
IT Support Specialist
Capital Region Health Network
Aug 2014 — Dec 2015Bethesda, MD
- Provided Tier 2/3 technical support for 500+ healthcare professionals
- Managed Active Directory, Group Policy, and Office 365 administration
- Automated routine maintenance tasks with PowerShell scripts, saving 15 hours/week
- Documented IT procedures and trained staff on new systems and security protocols
Help Desk Technician
MidAtlantic IT Services
May 2013 — Jul 2014College Park, MD
- Resolved 40+ support tickets daily across hardware, software, and networking issues
- Configured and deployed workstations, printers, and VPN connections for remote staff
- Maintained inventory tracking system and assisted with quarterly audits
Freelance Web Developer
Self-Employed
Jan 2012 — Apr 2013Maryland
- Designed and built websites for local businesses using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
- Managed hosting, domain configuration, and basic SEO for client sites
- Built an early portfolio that led to full-time IT career opportunities
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science
George Mason University
Aug 2018 — May 2020Fairfax, VA
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
University of Maryland, College Park
Aug 2010 — May 2014College Park, MD
Full-Stack Web Development Bootcamp
General Assembly
Sep 2015 — Dec 2015Washington, D.C.
Blockchain Developer Nanodegree
Udacity
Jun 2019 — Oct 2019Online
AI & Machine Learning Specialization
Stanford Online (Coursera)
Jun 2020 — Dec 2020Online
Certifications
AWS Solutions Architect — Professional — Amazon Web ServicesCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) — Cloud Native Computing FoundationCertified Ethical Hacker (CEH) — EC-CouncilGoogle Cloud Professional Data Engineer — Google CloudCompTIA Security+ — CompTIA