Rene Barroso

In this role, I enthusiastically supported application security teams in their shared goal of enhancing the security posture of their software development team's processes.

• Collaborated with application security teams in triaging results from our SAST tool, CxSAST, to ensure quality outcomes
• Educated development teams on application security best practices to facilitate effective remediation of vulnerabilities
• Contributed to the overall goal of releasing secure applications, reinforcing the importance of application security

I successfully facilitated the implementation and integration of Checkmarx's CxSAST application, ensuring clients received tailored support.

• Evaluated client infrastructure and recommended necessary hardware and software configurations
• Provided training on administrative tasks and integration with SCM and CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborated with Support and Development teams to resolve client technical issues effectively
• Documented integration processes and created user guides for internal stakeholders.
• Conducted training sessions for team members on integration tools and best practices.

At Mitratech, I played a pivotal role in maintaining our flagship ELM solution by leading a diverse team of software and test engineers.

• Led a team of 10 software and test engineers ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines
• On-boarded, trained, and mentored 15 new developers, enhancing team performance and technical skills
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide expert technical assistance and support to non-technical stakeholders
• Streamlined development processes by utilizing the Kanban Agile Framework to smooth out workflow processes and enhance team efficiency within JIRA
• Managed 20 Jenkins build jobs and maintained high-quality code across three development git branches
• Debugged and resolved hundreds of critical issues, ensuring seamless software performance
• Assisted in identifying application vulnerabilities through code reviews and security assessments
• Implemented secure coding practices and guidelines

• Conducted thorough code reviews to identify potential areas for improvement, ultimately enhancing code quality across all projects handled by the team
• Refactored legacy code for improved maintainability, paving the way for easier future updates
• Increased code quality and reduced bug rates by establishing comprehensive unit and integration testing protocols

• Provided root cause analysis inspection of complex issues
• Implemented effective debugging strategies, resulting in fewer software defects and increased reliability
• Developed comprehensive technical documentation for software engineers, enabling easier maintenance and development