Career Summary

I'm a Back End developer with good front end skills mainly in Javascript. I've worked on very demanding projects where optimization is very important due to the amount of concurrent users handling complex searches and filters. My main interest is creating innovative web and mobile projects with interactive designs. Using technologies such as NodeJS, MongoDB, PHP, JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3. I love to work using good architectural designs and excellent implementation standards.

Work Experience

Tech Lead - Web

TradeStation
Apr 2020 - Present

I’m responsible for leading and writing web applications using React JS and Next JS connenting to GraphQL services.

Technologies used:

  • React JS
  • Go Lang
  • HTML/SASS
  • MongoDB

Senior Back End Developer

Hangar
Nov 2017 - Apr 2020

I was responsible for writing web services and APIs used by front-end and mobile application developers. Web application logic as well as for the integration of the front-end part.

I was also responsible for seeking the best solutions for complex requirements and provide estimates for new projects.

Technologies used:

  • NodeJS
  • PHP
  • jQuery
  • Wordpress
  • HTML/SASS
  • MongoDB
  • Algolia Search
  • MySQL

Senior Application Developer (Hybrid)

Western Union
Mar 2017 - Nov 2017

I was responsible for customizing the Western Union app for the LATAN countries with the legal, tax, and design requirements for the different countries.

Technologies used:

  • Angular 1.x
  • Gulp
  • HTML/SASS
  • Vanilla Javascript
  • Cordova

Web Master

crhoy.com
Nov 2013 - Feb 2017

I was responsible for leading and developing a digital newspaper web page and hybrid app, at the time, the web page was on the top five most visited costarrican pages visiting from Costa Rica according to Alexa, so the performance was a number one priority.

I was also responsible for getting new requirements from the stakeholders estimate and ensure the team get the new features on time.

Technologies used:

  • NodeJS
  • PHP
  • jQuery
  • Wordpress
  • HTML/SASS
  • MongoDB
  • Grunt
  • MySQL
  • Apache Cordova
  • DevOps
  • Linux
  • Nginx
  • E-Comerce
  • Varnish Cache
  • Angular 1.x

Web Developer

NG Systems
Nov 2012 - Nov 2013

I was responsible for getting and developing new requirements from the stakeholders.

Technologies used:

  • jQuery
  • PHP
  • HTML/CSS
  • Javascript
  • MySQL

Web Developer (Intern)

GBM
Jul 2012 - Nov 2012

I was responsible for developing new requirements for web applications.

Technologies used:

  • jQuery
  • PHP
  • HTML/SASS
  • Vanilla Javascript
  • DB2
  • Java

Skills & Tools

Backend

  • NodeJS
  • Wordpress
  • MongoDB
  • MySQL

Frontend

  • Vanilla Javascript
  • jQuery
  • CSS / SASS
  • React JS

Others

  • DevOps
  • Code Review
  • Git
  • Gulp
  • Grunt
  • Yarn
  • nvm
  • npm
  • ExpressJS
  • Socket IO
  • WooCommerce
  • JSON

Education

  • Web Development
    Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED)
    2013 (only thesis pending)
  • Computer Engineering
    Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
    2009 - 2013
  • English
    FundaTEC
    2008

Language

  • Spanish (Native)
  • English (Professional)

Interests

  • Theater
  • Hiking
  • Video games
  • Reading
  • Short films