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Education
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Training
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Timeline
Luis García Castro

Luis García Castro

Arlington

Summary

Innovative Technical Lead Engineer known for productive and efficient task completion. Specialize in system architecture, project management, and software development life cycle processes. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to deliver complex solutions effectively.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Lead Engineer

Inter-American Development Bank
Washington
06.2024 - Current
  • Direct collaboration with internal development team leveraging Microsoft tech stack like C#, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, and Angular framework.
  • Optimized existing systems by analyzing performance metrics and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Monitored application performance metrics in production environment to identify potential issues.
  • Participated in daily standup meetings with developers to discuss progress on tasks assigned.
  • Performed user acceptance testing to ensure that all requirements are met before deployment.
  • Conducted regular code reviews to ensure quality standards are met throughout development cycle.
  • Reviewed code changes for accuracy, completeness, readability, maintainability, security, scalability, compatibility, portability, reliability and performance.

Lead Frontend Engineer

Verndale
Quito
10.2019 - 06.2024
  • Developed engineering strategies that enhanced production efficiency significantly.
  • Implemented and customized Optimizely B2B Commerce Cloud utilizing React framework.
  • Contributed to Financial Services Projects using HTML5, SASS, and Vanilla JS.
  • Supported e-commerce projects employing HTML5, AngularJS, SASS, React, and Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Evaluated resources required for feature development and bug fixes for front-end team.
  • Collaborated with clients to confirm specifications and project requirements.
  • Participated in team meetings to present project progress updates.
  • Facilitated cross-team design assessments between XD and front-end groups.

Freelance Developer

VON Development Studio
Quito
03.2021 - 09.2022
  • Developed mobile applications for housing project tracking and Ecuadorian SRI services using Flutter framework.
  • Launched 'Ecuador SinCero' application on Google Play, collaborating with BiSigma, GIZ, and Secretaría Técnica Ecuador Crece Sin Desnutrición Infantil. Google Play with ID ec.gob.infancia.sincero
  • Released Ecuadorian SRI services app on Google Play and Apple Store in partnership with GBC. Google Play with ID ec.com.gbcservices.acolitax and Apple Store with ID acolitax/id1605494672.
  • Revamped tech stack of pharmaceutical industry mobile application with Java, Spring Boot, Angular 5, Ionic Framework 3, DevExtreme, and PrimeNG.
  • Created medical software Khuyana for managing patient medical history utilizing Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Angular 11, PostgreSQL 12, and DevOps practices.

Consultant Developer

Thoughtworks
Quito
03.2018 - 10.2019
  • Contribute to diverse projects for Investment Banking client leveraging .Net Framework, .Net Core, HTML5, Angular v6+, Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Monitored application performance metrics such as throughput, latency, memory usage.
  • Provided technical advice and guidance to other developers on development techniques and best practices.
  • Assisted in the design of new features based on customer feedback.
  • Analyzed user needs and proposed solutions to improve system performance.
  • Developed, maintained and tested software applications to ensure they met business requirements.
  • Mentored junior developers by providing technical guidance and assistance.
  • Collaborated with product owners, designers, stakeholders, and other teams to define feature requirements.

Developer

Levelap Provedatos S.A.
Quito
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Developed web applications using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
  • Built responsive web pages optimized for different devices.
  • Engaged in Ave360 project for Insurance Broker Company utilizing Java, Spring Boot, HTML5, AngularJS, PostgreSQL, and transitioning to Wildfly.
  • Implemented M2C2 platform for Real Estate Auction Company using Java, Spring Boot, Wildfly, HTML5, AngularJS, PostgreSQL.
  • Developed video game sharing platform leveraging Java, Spring Boot, Wildfly, HTML5, AngularJS, PostgreSQL.
  • Engineered cloud-based software architecture for Levelap Provedatos S.A. through Google Cloud Platform.
  • Collaborated closely with project managers, designers, and other developers in order to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Established QA environment incorporating Wildfly, PostgreSQL, and Apache to improve functionality.
  • Orchestrated firewall rules to enable secure incoming connections for SSH, Apache, and Wildfly.

Junior Developer

Atikasoft
Quito
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Contributed to development and enhancement of Ecuadorian Educational Platform (IECE / IFTH) - PUSAK using Java Primefaces and PostgreSQL.
  • Constructed robust decree system for Presidency of Ecuador - MINKA utilizing Java, Spring Framework, WSO2, Primefaces (JSF), and PostgreSQL.

Junior Developer

Bisigma Inteligencia de Negocio
Quito
11.2015 - 01.2016
  • Provided maintenance and support for Pharma360 mobile application distribution.
  • Developed mobile services platform for Ecuadorian Public Entity consultancy using Java and Primefaces.
  • Designed mobile module for Pharma360 business intelligence utilizing Jboss 6 and SQL Server 2012.
  • Implemented Apache Cordova technologies to enhance mobile application functionality.
  • Released maintenance updates for ongoing projects to ensure system reliability.
  • Contributed innovative ideas to improve existing products and services.

Semi-senior Developer

Sofya Systems S.A.
Quito
06.2014 - 09.2014

Implemented textile company process automation through Java, Glassfish, HTML5, Javascript, CSS, MySQL.

Videogame Developer

Startup Molabs
Quito
02.2013 - 02.2014
  • Created C# scripts to implement game logic and mechanics in Unity.
  • Designed UI and UX interfaces using Unity's latest UI system.
  • Collaborated with artists to optimize assets for mobile devices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineer

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador
06-2016

Skills

  • Backend: C#, Java, Kotlin, Nodejs
  • Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL
  • Frontend: HTML, CSS, Javascript, Typescript, Reactjs, Angular, Vanillajs
  • Mobile: Flutter, Ionic Framework, Android Kotlin, iOS Swift
  • Devops: Jenkins, Teamcity, Azure Devops, CI/CD, Docker
  • Web development
  • API development
  • Microservices architecture
  • Mobile application development
  • Cross-platform development
  • Web design
  • Responsive design
  • Visual design
  • User interface design
  • User experience design
  • Azure deployment
  • Performance optimization
  • User acceptance testing
  • Code review
  • Project management
  • Team collaboration
  • Client communication
  • Technical documentation
  • Agile methodologies
  • Version control systems

Training

  • Optimizely Academy, Configured Commerce Explorer, 281583943, 10/18/23
  • Optimizely Academy, Optimizely Data Platform (ODP) Explorer, 281587239, 10/18/23
  • EF Set, English certification, 03/31/21
  • Optimizely Academy, OPTIMIZELY ROLLOUTS LEVEL 1, 03/01/21
  • SCRUMstudy Targeting success, Scrum Fundamentals Certified Credential, 774866, 04/17/20
  • MiriadaX.net, Gamification and Videogames design, organization and evaluation
  • Escuela Politécnica Nacional - Centro de Educación Continua (EPN-CEC), Java Fundamentals Programming
  • Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje Colombia (SENA), Web pages programming with HTML y JavaScript
  • MiriadaX.net, Web applications development with HTML5, CSS y Javascript, includes FirefoxOS mobile
  • Universidad Complutense Madrid, Mobile applications programming course
  • EdX - Universitat Politècnica de València, AIP201x: Android: Programming introduction

Work References

  • Wilson ALMEIDA, Bisigma Inteligencia de Negocio, +593 99 972 9544 / +593 2 254 4904, wilson.almeida@bisigma.com
  • Roberto ALMEIDA, Inter-American Development Bank, +1 202 983 3635, almeida.roberto7@gmail.com
  • Estela NAVARRETE, Banco del Pichincha, +593 98 706 6372

Timeline

Technical Lead Engineer - Inter-American Development Bank
06.2024 - Current
Freelance Developer - VON Development Studio
03.2021 - 09.2022
Lead Frontend Engineer - Verndale
10.2019 - 06.2024
Consultant Developer - Thoughtworks
03.2018 - 10.2019
Developer - Levelap Provedatos S.A.
10.2017 - 03.2018
Junior Developer - Atikasoft
01.2016 - 07.2016
Junior Developer - Bisigma Inteligencia de Negocio
11.2015 - 01.2016
Semi-senior Developer - Sofya Systems S.A.
06.2014 - 09.2014
Videogame Developer - Startup Molabs
02.2013 - 02.2014
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador - Bachelor of Science, Software Engineer