ilan dascal

Experienced Software Architect and Developer with over 20 years of hands-on expertise in critical business application development, primarily utilizing the PowerBuilder ecosystem. Proven history in the Banking and Insurance sectors, specializing in legacy system, modernization (PB6 to PB8 migration) and leading international development teams. 
Expert and writing clean, readable, and maintainable code. 
Since 2003, transitioned into an entrepreneurial role, continuously serving as the in-house developer and architect for proprietary POS, CRM, Inventory, and regulatory compliance software running on PowerBuilder 10 and MySQL, including successful implementation of Spanish Tax and VAT regulations in Ibiza. Transition to PowerBuilder 2025. 
Recent Development Focus: Python, PostgreSQL, React, Next.js, and AI consulting.

Recent Projects & Modern Stack Focus:
Since 2 0 2 4 Actively deploying web applications and LLM agents for local businesses using stack: PowerBuilder 2025, React (with Next.js) and Python (with PostgreSQL backend). Consulting local businesses on the correct and safe integration of AI tools, demonstrating continuous learning, proficiency in modern stack and a forward-looking approach to tech.

Lamuella (India, Spain) Co-Owner, Software Architect & Technology Developer 2 0 0 3 – 2 0 2 4
COE and sole Software Architect and Developer for a small chain of Luxury guest-houses, boutiques and restaurants, designing and maintaining mission-critical business software. Developed a comprehensive, bespoke business management suite (POS, CRM, Inventory, Analytics, and Invoicing) using PowerBuilder 10 and MySQL. In the Spanish operation (Ibiza, from 2016), successfully modified and adapted the proprietary software to comply with complex Spanish Taxation and VAT categories. Engineered and implemented a robust Staff Allocation utility crucial for managing operations under Spanish labor standards. Adjusted software structure in 2019 to handle Deli operations, integrating multiple VAT categories for ready-made meals and local products.

Senior Software Developer & Team Leader FIS Software (Sapiens) 1 9 9 6 - 2 0 0 3
Developing and maintaining core applications for the Banking and Insurance sectors. Led development teams of 3-4 people across international sites (Israel, UK, Germany) Successfully executed the migration of a major life-insurance application from PB6 to PB8 Designed and developed complex UI components using PowerBuilder 8 and associated Java modules for life-insurance market solutions. Database integration, performance tuning on Sybase, SQL Server, and Oracle environments.

Project Management Workflow Automation Database Architecture