Fernando C.

Fernando C.

San José, Costa Rica
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About Me

Fernando is a Senior Python Developer with expertise in modern scripting languages and techniques to design, engineer, and implement large-scale web services, Python-based APIs, and software applications. He works on software systems to launch new features and functionalities to improve product and web applications, implementing product architecture evolutions, and getting things done efficiently on projects.

Frontend

Backend

Database

DevOps

QA & Testing

Workflow

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Python Developer
2023 - Present (2 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative Python-based 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.

GlobalNow IT Inc.
GlobalNow IT Inc.
Senior Python Developer
2022 - 2022
Remote
  • Participated in processes to migrate a client's platform to a new database - working on a new UI, adding new features, and exporting legacy data.

  • Designed and executed new APIs to continuously update the new database platform and performed unit tests with full coverage.

  • Wrote and deployed new scripts to implement solutions on Allstate's new database platform.

Truelogic Software
Truelogic Software
Senior Software Developer
2021 - 2022 (1 year)
Remote
  • Designed and implemented solutions to maintain existing APIs that enhanced the cart feature on the Leaflink platform.

  • Assisted the DevOps team with some tasks on the Jenkins pipeline to improve the overall performance of backend solutions.

  • Worked on processes to maximize the efficiency of deployments and tests on the Django backend for a highly available solution.

Keeper Solutions
Keeper Solutions
Senior Software Developer
2021 - 2022 (1 year)
Remote
  • Designed and deployed new APIs to connect frontend solutions with the database using SISENSE, Redshift, and PostgreSQL to store data.

  • Developed new features to relay information from the legacy application with the new data structure on the new application.

  • Offered support for end-user tickets on QA tasks and frontend issues when needed.

Digitalware
Digitalware
Senior Python Developer
2020 - 2021 (1 year)
Remote
  • Handled requirements gathering, technical specification, design, and development of solutions using Flask technology for Digitalware.

  • Provided database expertise on the platform - implementing Kafka and GraphQL-based queries on the project.

  • Maintained and enhanced dev standards and toolset through regular code and design reviews with team members and peers.

SMASH Costa Rica
SMASH Costa Rica
Python Developer
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Costa Rica
  • Designed, developed, deployed, and supported APIs, event-driven services, and backend integration solutions for The NPS Store.

  • Ensured deliverables complied with industry standards and best practices for code structure, quality, organization, performance, and security.

  • Built-out modern web architecture to ship new features into production at scale - iterating and improving solutions on the platform.

Verb Technology Company
Verb Technology Company
Python Developer
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Remote
  • Produced solutions to migrate the nFusz platform into a new web application with a Python backend and deployed it to AWS.

  • Designed and executed microservices and created new MySQL tables and procedures to improve database performance.

  • Worked on different modules on AWS, managed the environments, and maintained crontabs hosted on AWS.

QvoTech
QvoTech
Fullstack Developer
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
San Jose, Remote
  • Supported software releases end-to-end, including monitoring and defect resolution when needed on projects.

  • Collaborated with the dev team to design and launch new features and maintain existing functionalities on solutions.

  • Wrote reusable, testable, and efficient codebases and maintained Python-based services for clients.

Freelance
Freelance
Software Developer
2015 - 2018 (3 years)
Costa Rica
  • Supported and improved proprietary apps and procedures on multiple projects and solutions.

  • Wrote scalable code using Python, developed backend components, and integrated user-facing elements with different modules and logic.

  • Identified, tested, debugged, maintained, and resolved complex issues on applications for clients.

STT Group
STT Group
Fullstack Developer
2014 - 2018 (4 years)
Costa Rica
  • Designed, developed, and implemented the SCS system for STT with functionalities to collect information in a MySQL database.

  • Assessed and prioritized client feature requests on the system to improve functionality and overall performance.

  • Assessed and prioritized client feature requests on the system to improve functionality and overall performance.

Showcase

Software Developer - The NPS Store
Software Developer - The NPS Store
  • The NPS Store is a large warehouse and online store distributing everyday necessities and unique products in the USA.

  • The team worked on software solutions and applications to enhance the company's operations.

  • The project involved design, development, implementation, and maintenance of software.

Software Developer - nFusz
Software Developer - nFusz
  • Developed a platform, nFusz, for interactive videos, targeting both business and open audiences.

  • Implemented features including polls, link display, and phone number calls within the platform.

  • Migrated the web application to a new platform, redesigned microservices, and deployed it to AWS.

Senior Software Developer - Leaflink
Senior Software Developer - Leaflink
  • Implemented new backend services to improve marketplace operations.

  • Deployed new APIs and maintained existing ones.

  • Executed tests to enhance the cart feature on the platform.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering
Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
2013 - 2018 (5 years)