Leadership of multidisciplinary teams
Creative problem-solving
Effective organization and planning
Clear and concise communication
Collaborative teamwork
Generation of innovative ideas
Strategic thinking
Ability to learn and adapt quickly
Programming languages: Java (advanced), Python (intermediate), C# (advanced), C (advanced), C++ (advanced), Node.js (intermediate), React (intermediate), Angular (intermediate), CSS (basic), JavaScript (intermediate), PHP (basic), among others.
Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, and SQL Server.
Operating systems: Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS), Windows Server.
Experience in cloud service management, including Google Cloud Platform - GCP (intermediate) and Amazon Web Services - AWS (basic).
Version control: Git.
Requirements analysis and design, blueprints, and use cases for applications.
Database modeling and architecture design for web applications.
About me
I am a passionate and highly skilled developer with experience in leadership and teamwork. My knowledge encompasses programming languages, web development, databases, and operating systems. I have skills in requirement analysis, database modeling, and designing architectures for web applications. I am an energetic individual, driven by challenges, and always up-to-date with the latest trends in software development. I am seeking exciting projects where I can apply my experience, develop innovative solutions, and grow both professionally and personally.
Experience
August 2023 - present
Software Developer - Business Development Group
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Played a key role in a variety of projects as a software developer specializing in outsourcing.
Deeply involved in crafting tailored software solutions for clients from planning to successful delivery.
Expertise in Angular, PHP, Node.js, Java, and databases like Oracle, MySQL, and MariaDB.
Worked on frontend and backend development, implementing microservices architectures for scalability and performance enhancement.
Advocated for Scrum methodology, led teams, and ensured timely project deliveries.
Collaborated on defining technological strategies and managing software infrastructure to adhere to best practices.
Experience with cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for scalable solutions.
Adaptable and committed to excellence, enabling effective addressing of challenges and delivery of outstanding results.
2022
Coordinator - Ecological Camp "Las Guacamayas"
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Led and coordinated a team of 25 volunteers for 8 months in planning and executing a project.
Raised Q. 30,000.00 in funds through donations, fundraising activities, and strategic collaboration agreements with national and international organizations.
Strengthened community-based environmental youth activism and promoted the importance of climate action.
2020 - 2022
Delegate- U-Report Guatemala
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Participated in the national committee of U-Report Guatemala, a project managed by UNICEF Guatemala.
Coordinated the implementation of the first chatbot in Guatemala for the Rapid Pro platform on the topic of gender equity.
Provided project management training to other volunteers and social organizations.
Provided technical guidance in live streaming, social media outreach, and online events.
2019 - 2021
General Coordinator - Empoderando Juventudes Guatemala
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Managed over 100 volunteers in more than 50 social projects of varying scales, addressing topics such as climate action, gender equity, and social justice, among others.
Managed to have a social impact on over 10,000 youth across the country, promoting social activism and empowering Guatemalan youth.
Demonstrated leadership in international arenas by collaborating with international organizations and successfully raising funds for project development.
2018
Tutor - Zero Robotics High School Tournament 2018
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Provided tutoring in mathematics, physics, and programming to the Guatemalan team representing the country in the international Zero Robotics competition, an educational project by NASA.
Received recognition from the U.S. Embassy for my active and outstanding participation.
Collaborated with professionals from other countries to understand the specific challenges of the competition at an international level.
2015
Scholarship Recipient - Empoderando a Latinoamérica 2015
Horquetas de Saripiqui, Costa Rica
Participated in a camp in Horquetas de Saripiquí, Costa Rica, along with 30 other Latin American youths. During the camp, I had the opportunity to attend educational workshops on politics, social activism, environmental management, creative writing, and social project management.
Speaking
December 2021
Primer Encuentro Universitario de los ODS
Universidad Rafael Landívar, Guatemala
In October 2019, I participated as a speaker at the "First University Meeting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)", where I had the opportunity to speak with young people from different universities about the importance of the SDGs and how we as youth can take action and promote environmental and social activism from our different roles in society.
Recognitions & awards
December 2021
Guatemala National Awards of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
On December 5, 2021, in commemoration of the International Volunteer Day, the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program announced the winners of the "Guatemala National Awards of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV)". These awards recognize the contributions of non-profit social organizations that promote peace and the Sustainable Development Goals through volunteering. During my tenure, we received this prestigious award in its 50th edition, presented by the Centro de Voluntariado Guatemalteco (CVG) and the United Nations Volunteers in Guatemala.
November 2020
Article from Prensa Libre: "A Voice for Youth"
Prensa Libre
One of the most prestigious newspapers in the country interviewed me in 2020 to learn about my trajectory as a youth activist. The objective of the article was to invite Guatemalan youth to take action in their communities and get involved in local issues. This article recognized the effort of establishing a youth organization from scratch and its significant national impact in such a short time.
September 2020
Scholarship in "Laboratorio de Integración del Liderazgo"
Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Government of Guatemala, DiverArte Gt and Red EduPaz
I was awarded a scholarship to participate in the "Laboratory of Integrating Local Leadership in Cultural Contexts", where I had the opportunity to strengthen mechanisms of participation in educational, cultural, entrepreneurship, and environmental contexts through intergenerational, intercultural, and multisectoral dialogue.
December 2018
Certificate of Achievement
United States Embassy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
The United States Embassy in Guatemala, on behalf of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), awarded us a certificate for our outstanding performance in the international Zero Robotics High School Tournament 2018. We were recognized for our remarkable participation and for achieving the 11th position worldwide.
January 2015
Scholarship of Empoderando a Latinoamérica 2015
Empoderando Juventudes
I was selected as a scholarship recipient to participate in a camp in Horquetas de Saripiquí, Costa Rica, along with 30 other Latin American youth. During the camp, I had the opportunity to attend educational workshops on politics, social activism, environmental management, creative writing, and social project management.
Education
June 2022 - present
Systems Engineering, Computer Science, and Computer Information Systems
Universidad Galileo, Guatemala
2016 - present
Bachelor's Degree in Science and Systems Engineering
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Guatemala
2014 - 2015
High School Diploma in Computer Science with Scientific Orientation
Colegio San José de la Encarnación, Guatemala