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Christhoval Barba Rivas

@christhoval

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I'm Cristobal (Christhoval) a Software engineer specialize in Solving problems.

Panama

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What I'm looking for

I'm excited to share +14 yo of knowledge to make a big tech company

I am a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience in driving digital transformation, particularly within the Fintech and mobile app industries. Throughout my career, I have developed a deep understanding of modern software engineering practices, from optimizing performance and streamlining CI/CD pipelines to implementing scalable, user-centric solutions.

I specialize in full-stack development, with expertise in technologies such as React, React Native, Python, Django, and GraphQL. My focus is not only on writing clean, maintainable code but also on ensuring thatproducts deliver measurable value to customers by aligning technical solutions with business goals.

I have a strong track record in team leadership, having successfully managed and mentored cross-functional teams of developers while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Front End Tech Lead

MFTech S.A.

Jan 2020 - Jan 2025 (5 years)

Led a team of 12 developers in the development and optimization of Zinli’s mobile application using React Native. Implemented a design system for UI consistency and optimized automated testing processes, increasing unit test coverage significantly. Managed recruitment and talent development.

React Native UI UX Design Test Automation CI CD Team Management Recruitment Agile Methodologies Performance Optimization Mobile Development

Full Stack Developer

Blue Banking Latam

Jan 2018 - Feb 2020 (2 years 1 month)

Developed Cash Card, a financial product, using Python, Django, and PostgreSQL. Implemented asynchronous processing with Celery and designed BPM workflows for task automation. Contributed to both mobile and web platforms, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Python Django Celery PostgreSQL GraphQL BPM Mobile Development Web Development Asynchronous Processing

Team Lead

Nueraly Labs S.A.

Jul 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 3 months)

Led a team of 6 developers, ensuring alignment with company goals. Acted as Scrum Master to manage project progress and implemented data-driven decision-making to optimize personnel distribution. Successfully delivered around 16 diverse projects.