Santiago P.

About Me

Santiago is a web-based Software Developer focused on the design, iteration, programming, and troubleshooting of different web solutions and related applications on projects for clients; building modern, scalable solutions using a variety of technologies. He produces creative solutions to solve real-life problems; writing high-quality code that transforms existing technologies into new, cutting edge-standards. He is motivated on projects by a sense of responsibility - perfecting his craft through experience.

Frontend

Database

DevOps

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Software Developer
2020 - Present (5 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participate in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

FormKeep
FormKeep
Web Developer
2019 - Present (6 years)
Remote
  • Worked full-stack on a forms backend as a service solution; reviewing code to make sure it is clean, well-written and follows best practices.

  • Implemented innovative techniques on the project by adding collaboration features for the configuration of forms and integrations to external services like Slack and Google sheets.

  • Provided evaluative and constructive advice in building prototypes for other business ideas on the project; adding email marketing features and file uploads.

store2be
store2be
Full Stack Developer
2018 - 2018
Berlin, Germany
  • Created full-stack solutions using Ruby on Rails and React.js in building a group of apps for store2be; supporting all aspects of the software development lifecycle.

  • Maintained continuous and up-to-date knowledge on rapidly-changing tech trends in implementing automated exception notifications using Sentry for the backend applications.

  • Responded efficiently to issues as they arose; updating an analytics report generation tool to use a GDPR compliant service, where asynchronous communication was necessary.

Talent Hack
Talent Hack
Full Stack Developer
2017 - 2017
Remote
  • Developed user-facing features and turned UX design mockups into reusable, well-written code for a jobs marketplace for the fitness industry.

  • Identified and minimized technical debt on the project by optimizing web infrastructure to ensure a reliable web experience for users.

  • Managed the end-to-end life cycle of solutions on the project; troubleshooting solutions across multiple platforms (dev/test/prod).

Zomoz
Zomoz
Frontend Developer
2016 - 2016
Caracas, Venezuela
  • Designed, built and maintained the frontend components of Zomoz's web application; managing some sophisticated data management processes on the client-side.

  • Made minor contributions to the backend of the web application; ensuring stability, consistency, and quality for all user-facing components.

  • Kept the solution up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry changes; utilizing new technologies and adhering to best practices.

Showcase

Full Stack Developer / Owner - Pocket Patch
Full Stack Developer / Owner - Pocket Patch
  • Pocket Patch is an expense tracking and budgeting tool.

  • The app aims to help users become more aware of their spending habits.

  • It was developed as a personal project using Ruby on Rails.

Full Stack Developer - Current Lifestyle
Full Stack Developer - Current Lifestyle
  • Developed a retirement calculator to estimate monthly savings needed for current lifestyle during retirement.

  • Implemented the calculator using a simple front-end website (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) and a serverless Python backend.

  • Utilized a combination of technologies including front-end development and backend serverless functions.

Full Stack Developer - Rails by Example
Full Stack Developer - Rails by Example
  • Rails by Example is a GitHub space focused on sharing personal code examples and problem/solution scenarios using Rails applications.

  • It demonstrates interesting challenges and solutions encountered over time.

  • The space aims to provide a community-driven resource for Ruby on Rails development.

Education

Degree in System Engineering
Degree in System Engineering
Universidad Metropolitana, Venezuela
2013 - 2017 (4 years)