SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER Lunchbox Entertainment | United States (Remote) | 2023.01 – present
As a Software Engineer at Lunchbox, I design and develop backend systems and cloud infrastructure for Sirocco, the studio’s first game title. I own the implementation of core game services, including matchmaking, player authentication, inventory, progression, and microtransaction systems. My work extends to social features, leaderboards, and persistent data solutions, as well as game engine SDKs and game server orchestration. Additionally, I develop production web applications such as admin dashboards, status monitoring tools, and promotional teaser sites.
Skills: Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Kubernetes · Terraform · Microservices · PostgreSQL · Go (Programming Language) · Jenkins · Nuxt.JS · gRPC · Unity Engine · Vue.js · Open Match
PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER HatchWorks | Costa Rica | 2022.09 – 2023.01
As Principal Engineer at HatchWorks, I led software development for MightyID (formerly OMT) an identity and access management platform. I managed a team of remote engineers, designing and testing solutions that met specific client requirements. My work included conducting code reviews, mentoring team members, and helping improve overall code quality. I played a central role in designing system architecture and implementing new features, focusing on creating maintainable systems that performed well under real-world use.
Skills: Software Design · Technical Leadership · Software Development
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER HatchWorks | Costa Rica | 2022.02 – 2022.09
As a Senior Engineer at HatchWorks, I built and maintained SaaS products for a client in the cybersecurity industry. Using modern technologies and proven development practices, I created systems that were fast, could handle growth, and provided a smooth experience for end users.
Skills: Node.js · Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Mongoose ODM · Okta Identity Cloud · Serverless Computing · Vue.js · TypeORM ·TypeScript · MongoDB · NestJS
SOFTWARE ENGINEER First Factory | Costa Rica | 2020.02 – 2022.02
As a Software Engineer at First Factory, I designed and built custom software solutions for U.S.-based clients. My work involved maintaining and improving existing systems while developing new features to meet evolving business needs.
Skills: Node.js · Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Python · Express.js · SQL · Angular · D3.js · Serverless Computing · React Native · Electron.js · GitHub Actions · Storybooks · React.js · Redux.js
SOFTWARE ENGINEER IBM | Costa Rica | 2019.07 – 2020.02
As a Software Engineer, I worked with product teams and across departments to modernize outdated systems through automation. Using open-source technologies and IBM Cloud infrastructure, I developed web applications that replaced manual processes with efficient digital solutions.
Skills: Node.js · Python · Cloud Foundry · CouchDB · Express.js · IBM Cloud · React.js · Redux.js · IBM Cloudant
• Led the development of the Lunchbox Game Services platform to its first successful release during the Closed Alpha phase on Steam.
store.steampowered.com/app/2790090/Sirocco
• Implemented a large portion of Lunchbox infrastructure in AWS, including a Transit VPC that simplifies network management and minimizes the number of connections required to link multiple VPCs and remote networks.
• Revived an almost defunct Identity Management Platform for one of HatchWorks' clients in the US by reducing processing times by 66%, enabling the product to hit the market and evolve into one of the client's largest teams.
• Performed the migration of a large IoT Robotics platform that utilized a monolithic architecture into microservices for one of First Factory's biggest clients.
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COSTA RICA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering 2018 – 2020
COSTA RICA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY AS in Computer Science / Software Engineering 2015 – 2018
• Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) • AWS Certified Solutions Architect • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner • IBM Test-Driven Development • IBM Cloud Essentials
• Spanish - native • English - C1