Juan Carlos Montilla
Senior Backend Developer/ DevOps Engineer
San José,SJ
Summary
Complex problem-solver with analytical and driven mindset. Dedicated to achieving demanding development objectives according to tight schedules while producing impeccable code.
Experienced Software Developer with over 10 years of experience in Web development. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Experience in management and leadership, delegating tasks and training new recruits -Strong attention
to small details, capable critical thinking, evaluation, and analysis -Highly organized with multiple focus abilities.
Expert Linux user/Administrator with work experience with UNIX(es).
Finely-tuned analytical skills with a dedication to expanding subject knowledge and workplace
competencies through continuing research and training; willingly assume extra responsibility to
ensure optimal and timely project execution.
Enthusiastic Software developer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of code writing standards and testing techniques. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in software development.
Overview
27
27
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Back-End Developer
In All Media
San José, San José
12.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with Java business unit team members to design new applications system to enhance client requirements for removal of user data in endpoints
- Researched, designed and implemented scalable applications for data extraction, analysis, retrieval and indexing. Developed new endpoints to be used with Java microservices and CakePHP application.
- Consulted regularly with internal customers on application development project status, new project proposals and software-related technical issues.
Senior PHP Developer / Junior GOLANG Developer
Avantica
San José, San José
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Pulled from PHP, SQL, JavaScript and other back-end library knowledge to bolster programming resources.
- Maintained/Fixed/Implemented solutions to production code (huge application made in CodeIgniter
2.3) - Provide support to Android/IOS developer when they needed (as in testing API endpoints)
- Provide support with deployments in different environments (using minikube)
- Maintain and support microservices written in GO
- Oversaw back-end development using PHP to maintain website integrity, security and efficiency.
- Worked with Senior Mobile devs to synchronize web presence with brand identity and logo.
- Oversaw technical bugs/performance issues and troubleshooting requests to resolve surfaced problems.
Senior Back-End Developer
Nebbit
Quito, Ecuador
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Modified existing Treasury API interface software to correct coding errors, upgrade interfaces and improve overall performance.
- Tested troubleshooting methods, devised innovative solutions, and documented resolutions for inclusion in knowledge base for support team use.
- Collaborated with cross-functional development team members to analyze potential system solutions based on evolving client requirements.
Technical Lead Software Developer
Krewbit LTD
Caracas, Venezuela
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Introduced agile methodologies and effective development best practices to division to enhance product development.
- Collaborated with project managers to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development.
- Wrote Laravel (5.4) applications and custom sites for many clients.
- In charge with VPS hosting for multiple clients.
- Performed regression and system-level testing to verify software quality and function prior to release.
Chief Technology Officer
CISBIT APS
Copenhaguen, Denmark
07.2013 - 12.2015
- Laid out complete business continuity plan to maintain data protection in event of natural disaster or long-term outage.
- Managed company-level architecture, platform and data configuration processes and implementation protocols.
- Coordinated third-party vendors and client IT teams to seamlessly deliver effective solutions.
- Handled client inquiries with exceptional professionalism and enthusiasm.
- Supported current and emerging programs through interactions with high-level customers, business partners and external vendors.
- Maintained thorough understanding of all key and current technologies, platforms and trends.
- Directed Backend and Frontend engineering team's complex project development and functionality objectives.
- Amazon AWS system maintainer (responsible of 4 AWS EC2 instances, two web servers, one email
server and one database server). Also maintainer of DNS Server (AWS Route 53).
Software Developer
COFAE
Caracas, Venezuela
01.2011 - 07.2013
- Collaborated with project managers to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development.
- Software developer in house framework
- In charge of web site http://www.cofae.edu.ve
- Planned and developed interfaces for BigBlueButton (open source conferencing system) that simplified overall management and offered ease-of-use.
- Maintainer of Moodle solutions for in house courses. (intranet site, not public access)
- Built the website for Organization of Latin American and Caribbean Supreme Audit
Institutions Meeting which was held in 2011 in Caracas, Venezuela
Research and Development Manager
Venezuelan News Agency
Caracas, Venezuela
03.2008 - 12.2010
- Directed software and architectural projects at all stages, including conceptual planning, schedule management and final implementation.
- Migrated to LimeSurvey as statistical analysis tool.
- Rebuilt from scratch news agency website using Drupal 6
- Built in house solution with allowed full journalism process to create/write news (similar to
Reuters application) - Planned and implemented studies to assess market conditions and evaluated results to enhance marketing campaigns (opinion matrices)
Education
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Universidad Simón Bolívar
Caracas, Venezuela 09.1994 - Current
Skills
Database programming
Solutions deployment
Agile
Software applications
Engineering standards
Code reviews
Database management software
Web-based software engineering
Testing and maintenance
HTML and XML
Virtualization technologies
Program testing software
Maintenance & Repair
Algorithm implementation
Timeline
Senior Back-End Developer
In All Media
12.2020 - Current
Senior PHP Developer / Junior GOLANG Developer
Avantica
09.2018 - 05.2020
Senior Back-End Developer
Nebbit
06.2018 - 08.2018
Technical Lead Software Developer
Krewbit LTD
07.2016 - 03.2018
Chief Technology Officer
CISBIT APS
07.2013 - 12.2015
Software Developer
COFAE
01.2011 - 07.2013
Research and Development Manager
Venezuelan News Agency
03.2008 - 12.2010
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Universidad Simón Bolívar
09.1994 - Current