HCHugo Chaves
@hugochaves
Senior web developer specializing in full-stack JavaScript and scalable systems.
Costa RicaWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior web developer with extensive experience designing and building full‑stack JavaScript applications, microservices, and real‑time systems. I have led backend development with Node.js, GraphQL, TypeScript and MongoDB, improved test coverage to 85%, and delivered production‑grade distributed architectures.
I build IoT platforms, simulation tools, and frontend interfaces using React and Material UI, and I am comfortable working independently or in cross‑functional teams to deliver on time and within budget. I prioritize reliable systems, automated testing, and pragmatic, maintainable code.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Developer
Freelance
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Designed and implemented an IoT monitoring and control platform integrating gateways, devices, and cloud services; built backend services in Node.js/TypeScript and MongoDB and delivered real-time updates via GraphQL Subscriptions to a React frontend.
Senior Software Developer
TradeStation
Feb 2021 - Sep 2024 (3 years 7 months)
Built and maintained a distributed microservices architecture using React, Redux and TypeScript, implemented automated testing to raise coverage to 85% and reduced production issues while delivering major projects on time and on budget.
Software Developer
Gorilla Logic
Aug 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 6 months)
Collaborated with product teams to implement portfolio management and analytics features, coding application modules and delivering software changes per design specifications.
Software Developer
Green Cube
Jul 2017 - Aug 2019 (2 years 1 month)
Developed a user-facing web application using AngularJS and Node.js with MongoDB/Mongoose and built a microservice to deliver targeted ads on social platforms.
Software Developer
Heritage
Jan 2016 - Jun 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Worked on backend components of a MEAN-stack application, orchestrating data storage and retrieval with MongoDB and Mongoose to deliver scalable, high-performance services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IRInstituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering
2011 - 2016
Completed a Computer Engineering program focusing on software and web systems from October 2011 to October 2016.
Availability
Location
Costa RicaAuthorized to work in
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