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Juan Cantor

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Versatile software engineer blending deep tech skill with hands-on, real-world problem solving.

Colombia
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What I'm looking for

I’m a seasoned developer trying to shift my career towards data science/engineering.

Multidisciplinary software engineer with 10+ years of experience building scalable, high-impact systems across public and private sectors. From backend to frontend, cloud to data, teaching to architecture, I bring curiosity, resilience, and a self-taught maker’s mindset—bridging practical knowledge with strong technical execution.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Instructor

Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje SENA

Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 (2 months)

Instructed technical programs in Computer Networks, IoT, and Software Development for students completing their professional degrees. Delivered hands-on training in Python, JavaScript, SQL, and network installations using Cisco Packet Tracer and real hardware. Contributed to curriculum design and revisions to align with current industry needs.

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Software Engineer and DevOps

Oct 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Developed serverless apps with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and CloudFormation, automating client onboarding. Built a full-stack platform with Python, Google OAuth, and multi-database integration. Led AWS infrastructure improvements for cost and security, implemented CI/CD pipelines, and optimized image workflows for AI models. Supported AWS migration and mitigated ECS/ALB latency problems.

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Teacher Assistant

Correlation One

May 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Mentored student teams in the DS4A program on real-world data science projects for public and private institutions. Provided guidance on machine learning and statistical modeling, reviewed assignments. Conducted workshops, created study materials, and managed Q&A forums. Collaborated with top university professors and freelanced as a grader for Correlation One’s Amazon Career Choice program.

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Full Stack Software Engineer

Perla INC.

Mar 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Led full-stack development for a serverless web platform delivering legal services to US healthcare professionals. Built APIs with Python (Flask) and React, using Terraform and GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Developed AWS-native solutions (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Cognito, S3). Improved deployment reliability with DevSecOps practices and supported developer onboarding.

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Senior Software Engineer

Dubrands S.A.S.

Feb 2021 - Jul 2021 (5 months)

Backend and infrastructure development of a SaaS e-commerce platform for Findeter, serving 2,000+ SMEs in Colombia. Designed a machine learning recommendation engine with cold-start strategies. Built scalable backend services using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, Cognito, and DynamoDB. Contributed to frontend development with Vue and integrated Google APIs.

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Lead Software Engineer

LinkTIC S.A.S.

May 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 7 months)

Led development of national tourism data platforms for the Ministry of Commerce, enabling geospatial survey targeting with Google Maps APIs. Designed ETL pipelines using SDMX standards for large-scale government data ingestion. Architected secure financial systems for the Ministry of the Interior. Contributed to the e-commerce marketplace for the National Federation of Family Compensation Funds.

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Database Manager

Universidad Central

Jul 2016 - Dec 2016 (5 months)

Managed and systematized historical research data for the Coordination of Scientific Research. Prepared datasets for national reporting to Colciencias (now Minciencias). Cleaned, transformed, and standardized data in formats like JSON and CSV. Created interactive visualizations and dashboards with D3.js for internal analysis.

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PHP - Oracle Developer

Secretaría de Educación Distrital

Mar 2015 - Feb 2016 (11 months)

Led full-stack development of an internal web app for managing public school equipment requests. Selected technologies, enforced code quality, and designed user experience workflows. Developed systems using PHP (Zend Framework 2), Oracle 11g, and modern front-end tech. Collaborated with stakeholders to align features with district operational needs.

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Software Engineer

Imaginamos

Dec 2013 - Apr 2014 (4 months)

Developed full-stack web applications for internal and external clients. Led rapid bug-fixing efforts in the guarantees department, resolving critical issues quickly. Participated in cross-department committees to define best practices.

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Software Engineer

Soluciones 360

Oct 2012 - Aug 2013 (10 months)

Developed custom modules for Joomla, SugarCRM, VtigerCRM, and WordPress. Built a web crawler for e-commerce data analysis and market research. Provided server-side support and technical documentation for high-profile clients like Caracol Radio, Previsora de Seguros, and Subaru.

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Librarian

Alcaldía de Albán Cundinamarca

Jan 2012 - Aug 2012 (7 months)

Support work for library management and inclusion workshops for seniors, early childhood and children with disabilities. The workshops were carried out both inside and outside the Library facilities.

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Math and Physics teacher

Colegio Libertador

Jul 2011 - Nov 2011 (4 months)

Teacher in the areas of Mathematics, Physics, Technology and Accounting for basic and medium education (secondary education).

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Udacity

Machine learning with Tensorflow Nanodegree, Artificial Intelligence

2021 - 2022

Grade: Scholarship

Activities and societies: Awarded a full scholarship funded by Bertelsmann. Focused on machine learning, deep learning, and data science using TensorFlow, PyTorch, AWS, and Pandas. Offered a part-time job to review and grade student submissions but declined due to prior commitments.

Completed a competitive, full Bertelsmann-funded scholarship program focused on machine learning, deep learning, and data science. Gained hands-on experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, AWS, and Pandas. Offered a part-time grading job based on performance, which was declined due to prior work commitments.

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Correlation One

Data Science & Machine Learning Certificate, Computer Sience

2020 - 2020

Grade: Honors

Activities and societies: Completed an intensive program led by Natesh Pillai (DGS Harvard University) on machine learning, data science, and statistics. Led a capstone NLP project analyzing sentiment from social media data for a Colombian children’s clothing brand. Graduated with honors and served as a Teaching Assistant until program funding ended in 2022.

Completed an intensive machine learning and data science program led by Natesh Pillai, with a focus on real-world data applications. Led the development of an NLP project to analyze sentiment from social media data for a children's clothing brand. Graduated with honors and was invited to be a Teaching Assistant, a role I held until the program funding ended in 2022.

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Uniempresarial

Big Data certificate, Big Data

2018 - 2018

Activities and societies: Data analysis tools (Pandas, Jupyter, Anaconda) and introduction to machine learning

Completed a company-sponsored training program covering ETL processes, Jupyter, Anaconda, and Pandas for large-scale data handling and analysis.

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Fundación Universitaria San Martín

Information Security Certificate, Computer Sience

2015 - 2015

Activities and societies: Completed a hardware and software information security audit for a healthcare institution as a grade option. Assessed system and device security, physical infrastructure risks, access hierarchies, and compliance with security policies.

Conducted a comprehensive security audit for a healthcare institution, evaluating system and device configurations, physical infrastructure, access hierarchies, and compliance with security policies.

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Fundación Universitaria San Martín

Systems Engineer, Computer Sience

2009 - 2014

Grade: 4.5

Activities and societies: Awarded 50% scholarship for maintaining a GPA above 4.5/5.0. Ranked in the top 200 nationwide in the ECAES exit exam. Taught a semester-long programming course to 40+ peers, securing university support.

Earned a 50% scholarship with a GPA above 4.5/5.0 and ranked top 200 in the ECAES exam. Gained expertise in software development, system design, and algorithms. Led a student-driven programming course, developing curriculum and teaching professional coding practices.

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Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje

Computer Networking Technician, Computer Networking

2010 - 2010

Professional Networks Installation technical program (1 years, full time)

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Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje

Accounting Technician, Accounting

2006 - 2008

Professional Accounting technician program (2 years, full time)

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