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Christian Sanchez Portilla

Lead Software Engineer
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Summary

As a Lead Software Engineer at DNAMIC, I lead the design and implementation of software solutions for health and aesthetic industry. With over 20 years of experience in backend development, databases, mobile applications, and HTML, I deliver high-quality products that meet the needs and expectations of the end-users. I have a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Tecnológico de Costa Rica and another one in Cognitive Science from Universidad de Costa Rica both currently on hold. I am passionate about learning new technologies and applying them to solve real-world problems. I also enjoy mentoring and coaching other developers and sharing my knowledge and expertise with the team.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Lead Software Engineer

Dnamic AI
04.2024 - 05.2025
  • Designed, coded, tested, debugged and documented programs using agile development practices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions for clients'' needs.
  • Cooperated with other engineers to design performant queries and database schemas to support analytics reporting.
  • Troubleshot complex issues swiftly under pressure while maintaining clear communication with affected parties.

Principal Software Development Engineer

HatchWorks
03.2022 - 03.2024
  • Mentored junior engineers through guidance on best practices, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
  • Optimized software performance by implementing efficient algorithms and code optimizations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
  • Resolved critical software issues, ensuring smooth functionality and minimizing downtime for users.

Technical Lead

HatchWorks
10.2019 - 03.2022
  • Enhanced product development by implementing innovative engineering solutions and utilizing cutting-edge technologies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
  • Resolved critical software issues, ensuring smooth functionality and minimizing downtime for users.
  • Integrated third-party APIs to expand application capabilities and improve overall performance.
  • Implemented robust security measures, safeguarding sensitive data and protecting against potential threats.

Technical Lead

Q6 Cyber
11.2016 - 10.2019
  • Led a team of developers to successfully deliver high-quality software projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Implemented continuous integration and deployment strategies for faster release cycles and improved application reliability.
  • Improved software performance by optimizing code and implementing efficient algorithms.

Producer/Lead Engineer

Fair Play Labs
04.2010 - 11.2016
  • Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • Established strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and increased referrals.
  • Led a team of software engineers to successfully complete projects within deadlines, ensuring high-quality end products.
  • Mentored junior developers, fostering talent development and growth within the company.

Sr. Developer

Fair Play Labs
11.2008 - 04.2010
  • Mentored junior developers, providing guidance on best practices in the field of game development.
  • Developed 2D and 3D video games for PC and mobile platforms using Unity 3D.
  • Developed game-related tools and scripts to facilitate game development.

Sr. Developer

La Jolla Gaming, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2008

Developer

Exactus Software
01.2003 - 01.2004

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Tecnológico De Costa Rica

Master of Science - Cognitive Science

Universidad De Costa Rica UCR

Bachelor's Degree - Computer Engineering

Tecnológico De Costa Rica

Skills

Software Engineering

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Affiliations

  • Acoustic Guitar Player
  • Hiking
  • Woodcraft DIY

Certification

Shaping up with Angular.js

Accomplishments

  • Employee Number one in Costa Rica at HatchWorks and Q6 Cyber.
  • Retooled the web scrapping system which increased the number automatic collected sites from 10 to 54.
  • Resolved existing performance issues in the database which optimized the system 10x.
  • Mentored tens of new employees to bring them up to speed on projects, resulting in quicker overall completion milestones.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Software

C#

NodeJS

ReactJS

Angular

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MS SQL Server

Java

References

References available upon request.

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