Jonathan Barquero
@jonathanbarquero
Experienced software engineer with a passion for innovative solutions.
What I'm looking for
With over 19 years of experience as a software engineer, I have honed my skills in various domains including web scraping, mobility, and IoT. My journey has taken me through diverse industries, allowing me to develop robust web and mobile applications using cutting-edge technologies. I pride myself on my ability to adapt and innovate, consistently delivering high-quality solutions that meet client needs.
Throughout my career, I have achieved significant milestones, such as securing 1st place at the NASA Hackathon and 3rd place at the WHO’s Hackathon. My technical expertise spans a wide range of programming languages and frameworks, including Ruby on Rails, AngularJS, ReactJS, and NodeJS. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and enhance user experiences.
I am now seeking new opportunities where I can contribute my extensive knowledge and skills to drive impactful projects. I thrive in collaborative environments that value creativity and innovation, and I am eager to be part of a team that shares my commitment to excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer
CounterFind
Dec 2018 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Developed turnkey technology combining proprietary filtering with industry expertise to recognize, report, and remove counterfeit merchandise ads on platforms like Facebook and Amazon. Implemented asynchronous jobs for high-volume web scraping and information parsing, utilizing a Ruby on Rails web app hosted on AWS EC2.
Fullstack Software Engineer
Dealerware
Dec 2015 - Present (9 years 6 months)
Served as a Fullstack Software Engineer for web and mobile applications, developing a mobility app for tracking dealership vehicles via GPS and fuel levels. Implemented features for accurate mileage tracking and geofencing to automate balance settlements.
Software Engineer
Fitbark
Dec 2014 - Present (10 years 6 months)
Developed a platform for tracking pets via GPS, sensors, and metrics, providing pet owners with location and health-related information. Integrated AI, cognitive computing, and machine learning using TensorFlow to analyze pet health habits including sleep patterns and heartbeat.
Software Engineer
FiNC
Dec 2013 - Present (11 years 6 months)
Developed new features for the diet coach project, a Ruby on Rails backend system managing interactions between customers and health professionals. Implemented notifications and alerts for meal posts and chat messages, and developed a ReactJS web app for interactive chat functionality.
Full Stack Software Engineer
AMZ Lenders
Sep 2013 - Present (11 years 9 months)
Developed and deployed an Amazon seller's funding online service, integrating with Amazon Seller Central API and Plaid API for bank account interaction. Managed data pulling from marketplaces and bank accounts to support various business processes and provide multiple user views.
Full Stack Software Engineer
Resmetrics
Nov 2012 - Present (12 years 7 months)
Designed, developed, and deployed a system for an oil field startup, offering services related to tracing phases, stages, and fluids during oil extraction. Created a PHP web API hosted on AWS EC2 and developed a web application using AngularJS 4.
Lead/Software Arch
DevDigital
Dec 2010 - Present (14 years 6 months)
Led the documentation, planning, design, coding, and deployment (including DevOps) across various environments, managing team members to deliver features and improvements. Developed a Bitcoin payment gateway with a Ruby on Rails REST/API, syncing with a BTC server via JSON RPC calls.
Software Engineer
MiSale
Jun 2010 - Present (15 years)
Developed a REST API and front-end web application for an Australian startup facilitating home sales, including interfaces for listings, users, and real estate agents. Managed MongoDB to PostgreSQL migration and deployed applications using Heroku.
Full Stack Software Engineer
GorillaLogic
Jun 2009 - Present (16 years)
Served as a Full Stack Software Engineer for CareerBuilder, working on various job board websites. Utilized Ruby on Rails, Capistrano, and Rspec for development and deployment, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
Mobile Developer
Dixie
Jun 2007 - Present (18 years)
Developed mobile applications using Cordova for Dixie. Focused on delivering robust and user-friendly mobile experiences.
Customer Presales Developer
Biotech/Chemical Industry Client
Jun 2006 - Present (19 years)
Developed an IoT Robotic Arm interacting with a Carousel System and an inventory management tool for chemical substances. Utilized C++, XML, ASP.NET, C#.NET, and Java in a customer presales development capacity for clients like Dana-Farber and PerkinElmer.
Support Developer
KISP
Jun 2005 - Present (20 years)
Provided support development for assessment management software, utilizing ASP.NET, C#.NET, and SQLServer/Oracle. Focused on maintaining and enhancing existing systems and functionalities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UNED
Core Courses, Human Studies
Undertook Human Studies Core Courses, including History, Literature, Philosophy, Ethics, Visual Arts, and Musicology. This provided a broad interdisciplinary education.
ULACIT
Bachelor’s degree, Computer Science with Software Development Emphasis
Completed a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Software Development. The curriculum focused on core computer science principles and practical software engineering skills.
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
Software Engineering, Computer Science
Studied Software Engineering and Computer Science, gaining foundational knowledge in programming, algorithms, and system design. This period built a strong base for a career in software development.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Sidekiq
GitHub
Jenkins
CircleCI
Xamarin
PhoneGap
DB
MySQL
MongoDB
MariaDB
Memcached
Gmail
Django
Laravel
Ruby on Rails
.NET
Yii
Bower
Redis
Terraform
Jira
jQuery
AngularJS
Svelte
JavaScript
Java
PHP
ASP.NET
JSON
Perl
Objective-C
XML
TensorFlow
RabbitMQ
Sinatra
Rails API
CentOS
Linux
iOS
Windows
Windows Server
New Relic
Heroku
Heroku Postgres
GraphQL
JSON-RPC
Capistrano
AWS Lambda
RSpec
JUnit
PHPUnit
NGINX
Compiled
Chartio
SQL
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
counterfind.comJob categories
Skills
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