About
Seasoned Full-stack Web Developer and Entrepreneur with an MBA and over a decade of remote work expertise, operating efficiently with minimal supervision. Renowned for meticulous analytical skills, strategic insights, and a systematic approach to challenges. Extensive experience in administrative software development, financial processes, and business operations. Actively committed to community service, further reflecting dedication to leadership and societal contribution. A multidimensional professional, harmonizing technical prowess with holistic interdisciplinary competencies.
Work Experience
Panama Public Records Bureau
https://www.registro-publico.gob.pa/
David - Panama
Current
Full Stack Developer
2014-09 - Present
Led the complete development of multiple systems and applications. See projects section below.
- Implemented a private code repository using GitLab CE. → Enabled version control, code review processes, and CI/CD pipelines for all projects.
- Administered server maintenance and operations. Implemented several services on-premises. → Enabled a secure and reliable infrastructure for all projects.
Financial Advisor
2012-06 - 2014-09
Led a pricing update process that resulted in a $15M+/year revenue increase since 2013.
- Developed projection models for all income sources. → Allowed to identify potential revenue increases.
- Developed an online calculator → Enabled customers to estimate costs and fees easily than ever before.
- Developed a tool to reconcile credit card transactions. → Reduced in 99% the time and effort to reconcile daily transactions.
Intermaritime Certification Services
https://icsclass.org/
REMOTE - Panama
Full Stack Developer
2022-12 - 2023-02
Architected a RESTful API for MS Word template management.
- Optimized SQL queries and crafted SQL views. → Seamless integration with new API for document creation.
- Established DevContainers for codebases. → Streamlined developer onboarding.
Rick's
David - Panama
Founder and Owner
2013-02 - 2021-12
Full leadership in operational and financial management.
- Managed all aspects of business operations and finance.
Ministry of Economy and Finance
https://www.mef.gob.pa/
Panama City - Panama
Financial Analyst
2009-06 - 2012-06
Involved in fiscal reforms and strategic projects.
- Participated in structuring fiscal reforms. → Enabled the government to increase tax collection by $500M+/year.
Banco Nacional de Costa Rica
https://www.bncr.fi.cr/
San José - Costa Rica
Consultant
2008-10 - 2008-12
Developed compensation and performance management models.
- Created models for Branch Managers.
Projects
Minimalist CV (Astro component)
/projects/foss-cv-astro
Astro component to display a print-friendly and minimalist CV inspired by BartoszJarocki/cv.
Typescript
Astro
PHP DbHandler
/projects/foss-php-dbhandler
Library designed to simplify interactions with MySQL databases.
PHP
MySQL
PDO
Pest
Github Actions
PDA Barcode Scanner Inventory App
/projects/rpp-sibpe-app
Android application for PDA barcode scanners to streamline inventory tasks.
Dart
Flutter
REST API
Android
Mobx
HR administration system
/projects/rpp-srh
System designed to facilitate key HR tasks in the panamanian public sector.
AngularJS
Docker
GitlabCI
Minio
Nginx
PHP
Percona Server
ProxySQL
REST API
RabbitMQ
Slim v4
Traefik
Typescript
Integration with Biometric Attendance Devices
/projects/rpp-zk-cli
Implementation of the TCP communication protocol in JavaScript, CLI and RESTful API, enabling integration with biometric attendance control devices.
NodeJS
Typescript
TCP-UDP
REST API
SAGE
/projects/barustudio-sage
Desktop application to administer and optimize a range of operational activities specific to cattle farm management.
AngularJS
Electron
JavaScript
NodeJS
Volunteer Experience
Rotary Club of David
https://www.facebook.com/rotaryclubofdavid
Oldest Rotary Club in city with 40+ members David - Panama
Active
Youth and Education Chair, Secretary, CTO and Webmaster, President, PR Chair
6y11m
- Achieved record breaking fundraising results for the Rotary Foundation.
- Developed a website for the club, increasing visibility and engagement.
- Created a Notion workspace for the club, improving collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Won the Rookie of the Year Award in 2020.
Rotary International D4240
http://rotarydistrito4240.org/
International Rotary District with 1,200+ members (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Panama) Central America
Active
District Youth Exchange Chair, District New Generations Service Exchange Chair, District Alumni Chair
6y9m
- Stablished a new Youth Exchange program in the district and agreed exchanges with Rotary Clubs from the US, Germany and Brasil.
- Promoted the exchange program in the district, increasing the number of exchanges from 1 to 8 in 2023.
Panama
Active
Founder
3y2m
- Created a supportive community of developers in Panama.
- Organized periodic online meet-ups to share knowledge and experiences.
Education
INCAE Business School
https://www.incae.edu/
Ranked #1 Business School in Latin America by Financial Times Alajuela - Costa Rica
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Major in Economy, Finances, and Sustainable Development
2007-08 - 2009-05
- Honored with the MEF-IFARHU Scholarship in 2007 for international studies.
Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá
https://www.utp.ac.pa/
Ranked #1 University in Panama by QS World University Rankings Panama City - Panama
Bachelor of Engineering (BE)
in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2001-03 - 2007-05
- Graduated summa cum laude.
- Awarded the Fundación Petroterminal de Panamá Scholarship in 2002.
- Organized the 28th JTE Electrical Engineering Congress in 2006 with 500+ attendees.
Skills
PHP
JavaScript
TypeScript
Docker
MySQL
Docker
Git
HTML
Bootstrap
Pest
AngularJS
SlimPHP
Minio/S3
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Linux
Material UI
Node.js
Dart
Flutter
Astro
PostgreSQL
Redis
RabbitMQ
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Google Cloud
CSS
Tailwind CSS
Jest
React
MongoDB