Joana Chavez
@joanachavez
Senior software engineer specializing in scalable backend and full-stack systems, mentoring teams and delivering impact.
PeruWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven software engineer with 10+ years of experience building full-stack and backend systems across B2B and B2C environments. I specialize in designing scalable services, improving code quality through code reviews and mentorship, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver features.
My work includes backend development with Node.js, TypeScript, MongoDB and RabbitMQ, full-stack projects using ReactJS and Symfony/PHP, and contributions to open-source containerization tooling. I have driven performance improvements, led feature delivery, and authored client-facing and internal technical documentation.
I seek to lead high-impact projects where I can apply my engineering experience, strong communication skills, and commitment to quality to mentor teams and deliver reliable, maintainable systems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
KADeveloped and maintained backend services for the Callbacks team using Node.js and TypeScript, improving feature delivery and reliability while producing client-facing technical documentation.
Fullstack Developer
Wishraiser
Jun 2021 - Nov 2021 (5 months)
Maintained and enhanced the donation platform using PHP (Symfony) and JavaScript, delivering client-driven features and performance improvements on AWS.
Software Engineer
Sylabs
May 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 3 months)
Contributed to Singularity containerization platform by developing secure key storage for signing containers and producing public documentation to support open-source adoption.
GLMaintained REST services for an educational platform using PHP (Zend), ensuring API performance and scalability with MySQL and deployment tooling.
Fullstack Engineer
Northsouth Studios
May 2015 - Jan 2016 (8 months)
Led front-end development for the Words and Numbers education platform, improving UI components and collaborating with QA and backend teams to resolve critical bugs.
Fullstack Developer
People Matter
Oct 2013 - Jan 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Designed and implemented a corporate climate assessment web platform, building backend in PHP/MySQL and coordinating feature scope directly with the client.
EQBuilt Java tools to extract and process data from legacy VFP systems and authored procedural documentation to support internal data processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UPUniversity of Pisa
Master of Science, Computer Engineering
Master of Science in Computer Engineering with a thesis on UI design for an electromedical device, including design and prototype development.
PPPontifical Catholic University of Peru
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering with a thesis project developing a 3D VR game for psychometric testing.
Instituto Cultural Peruano Norteamericano
EFL Teacher Certificate, English Language Teaching
Completed a certified English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher program.
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Location
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