Resume

Professional Summary

Innovative Software Engineer with 15+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable software solutions. Proficient in full-stack development leveraging programming languages including Python, PHP, and JavaScript and frameworks like React, Angular, and Node.js. Adept at optimizing application performance, ensuring security compliance, and implementing testing methodologies.

Work Experience

Career Sabbatical | February 2023 – Present

Eager to return to work in Software Engineering role after stepping away from career to take some time off

Xoom - Paypal Service | July 2020 – February 2023

Member of Technical Staff 2 - Software Engineer | Loomis, CA
https://www.xoom.com

Streamlined system integration by designing and developing orchestration layer APIs
Redacted documentation to guarantee compliance with confidentiality standards
Mentored and onboarded coworkers and other teams members, accelerating team productivity and performance
Directed high-level design meetings with product teams to align technical solutions with business objectives, enhancing project clarity
Led postmortem analysis sessions to identify root causes of outages, reducing repeat incidents

Xoom - Paypal Service | April 2019 – July 2020

Manager - Software Development | San Francisco, CA
https://www.xoom.com

Organized team time and priority allocation, amplifying project delivery efficiency
Developed Node.js modules to enhance application functionality, reducing processing time
Tracked team's sprint velocity, providing insights that improved project delivery time
Managed budgets, optimizing resource allocation
Guided team members' career development through tailored mentorship, boosting skill advancement

Xoom | February 2014 – March 2019

Member of Technical Staff 1 | Guatemala City
https://www.xoom.com

Xoom was acquired by Paypal
Streamlined system integration by designing and developing orchestration layer APIs
Redacted documentation to guarantee compliance with confidentiality standards
Mentored and onboarded coworkers, accelerating team productivity and performance
Directed high-level design meetings with product teams to align technical solutions with business objectives, enhancing project clarity
Led postmortem analysis sessions to identify root causes of outages, reducing repeat incidents

Bluekite | July 2013 – January 2014

Senior Software Developer - Team Lead | Guatemala City

Bluekite was acquired by Xoom (News)
Created mobile application demo using PhoneGap, enabling rapid deployment
Designed authentication server, improving security and user management capabilities application
Headed technical teams to deliver projects ahead of schedule

MilknCookies | November 2009 – June 2013

Web/mobile Developing Director | Guatemala City
https://www.youtube.com/user/MilkAndCookiesTV

Oversaw 10 software developers by implementing Agile methodologies, boosting project delivery speed
Ran 100+ projects from conception to completion, meeting client expectations
Launched 10+ engaging flash mini-games for platform Minimundi, heightening user retention rate
Implemented coding standards across development teams, reducing code review turnaround time
Increased user engagement by developing Augmented Reality game

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish, English), Software Development, Project Management, Resource Allocation & Budgeting, Database Management, Mobile Development, Software Architecture & Design, Software Testing