Elmer Garcia
Senior Software Engineer
Guatemala City,Mixco
Summary
Bringing more than 17 years of experience leading projects, including gathering user requirements, producing code, creating back-end services and enhancing designs. Focused on creating clean, robust code with security. Achieves compatibility targets while meeting and exceeding customer demands.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Development Consultant and Architect
Cuadra.la
06.2024 - Current
- Established monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure project performance and inform future initiatives.
- Optimized resource allocation by developing detailed budgets and financial forecasts for projects.
- Mentored junior team members in various aspects of development consulting work – sharing expertise and promoting professional growth.
Senior Backend Engineer
HealthCare.com
11.2014 - 08.2024
- Develop web applications using various architectures, including microservices and monoliths.
- Identify issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to propose and implement effective software solutions.
- Create and manage development environments on AWS and local machines.
- Developed scalable applications using agile methodologies for timely project delivery.
- Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
- Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
- Designed and built microservices architecture, enabling better scalability and flexibility within the application ecosystem.
- Analyzed system requirements alongside project stakeholders, translating those needs into actionable development tasks for the team.
Developer
LionWorks
03.2011 - 11.2013
- Developed games for iOS, Android, and Sony platforms (PS3, PS Vita, and PS4).
- Optimized algorithms by applying design patterns and validating hardware architecture, including the use of structures and patterns like Singleton.
- Designed and developed object-oriented components for various game elements.
- Defined AI behaviors using orchestration algorithms and decision-making processes.
- Debugged complex software issues, contributing to a more stable product release.
- Participated in regular code reviews to maintain consistently high-quality standards across all development efforts.
Developer Junior
eSolutions
2 2008 - 12.2010
- Developed online banking sites focused on user transfers and payment services for various banks.
- Contributed to the development of bank clearing house software.
- Worked with a third-party software development company, developing a range of software solutions, including inventory systems, GPS monitors, and utility applications.
Education
Software Engineer -
Universidad Rafael Landivar
01.2005 - 05.2011
Skills
Algorithms
Software Design
AWS
Microservices
JAVA
NET Framework
Kotlin
Payment Platforms
Project management
Scrum
Docker
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Redis
Dynamo
Timeline
Development Consultant and Architect
Cuadra.la
06.2024 - Current
Senior Backend Engineer
HealthCare.com
11.2014 - 08.2024
Developer
LionWorks
03.2011 - 11.2013
Software Engineer -
Universidad Rafael Landivar
01.2005 - 05.2011
Developer Junior
eSolutions
2 2008 - 12.2010
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