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Ricardo Hernandez

@ricardohernandez1

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Lead Software Engineer with 16+ years of full-stack development expertise.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values innovation, collaboration, and mentorship.

I'm a Lead Software Engineer with over 16 years of experience in full-stack web application development, specializing in Microsoft technologies, open-source frameworks, and cloud-native architectures. My journey has taken me through various industries, including healthcare, finance, e-commerce, and education, where I've led cross-functional teams and mentored engineers to deliver scalable solutions. I thrive in Agile environments and have a proven track record of managing enterprise-grade projects, consistently delivering high-impact results that improve system performance and user engagement.

Throughout my career, I've achieved significant milestones, such as leading multilingual platform expansions for global education systems and migrating monolithic legacy systems into modern .NET Core applications. My technical expertise spans a wide range of technologies, including C#, NodeJS, React, and AWS, allowing me to spearhead infrastructure automation and optimize architecture for better performance. I am passionate about fostering collaboration and innovation within my teams, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed project goals.

As I look to the future, I am eager to bring my high-level expertise and mentorship to forward-thinking tech teams. I believe in the power of continuous learning and am committed to staying at the forefront of technology to drive impactful change in the organizations I work with.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Software Engineer

Current

Vetted Health

Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Leading the ATS pod for a US-based clinician-recruiter marketplace. Designed and implemented custom integrations with multiple ATS systems, acting as both tech lead and project manager, achieving a 40% reduction in onboarding time through automation.

PostgreSQL NodeJS React Prisma AWS Metabase

Senior Software Engineer

CoreBTS (Deka Batteries)

Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 (1 month)

Migrated legacy Access-based VB apps to modern Razor pages in .NET Core while maintaining UX. Achieved a 60% improvement in maintainability.

.NET Core C++SQL Server Bootstrap

Senior Software Engineer

EPAM Systems (Illuminate/Renaissance)

Oct 2023 - Jun 2024 (8 months)

Developed web platforms for managing student assessments, integrated microservices using Golang and AWS, and led TDD practices, reducing deployment times by 80%.

Terraform Docker Redis AWS NodeJS Go

Lead Software Engineer

EPAM Systems (Renaissance)

Aug 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Oversaw localization efforts for apps in GB and AU, defining testing workflows and achieving three region-specific deployments with zero regressions.

C++.NET Angular Jenkins Postman

Senior Software Engineer

TCS (Carnival Cruises)

Jun 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 3 months)

Maintained middleware APIs for onboard apps, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.

API Management Middleware Software Development Agile

Lead Software Engineer

EPAM Systems (Verifone)

Jun 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 10 months)

Delivered banking/payment applications for the Canadian market, leading API project maintenance and mentoring junior developers.

C++.NET Angular Bitbucket

Lead Software Engineer

Softtek (HMS)

Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 (5 months)

Led a team developing a responsive airport restaurant menu management application, enabling real-time updates of restaurant data across terminals.

.NET Core TypeScript Web APIs Azure DevOps

Software Engineer

Softtek (UPS)

Mar 2020 - Dec 2020 (9 months)

Maintained and enhanced UPS freight tools using ASP.NET MVC and implemented a custom JavaScript signature library.

C++ASP.NET MVC JavaScript SQL Server TFS

Software Engineer

Softtek (Redwood Toxicology)

Mar 2017 - Nov 2019 (2 years 8 months)

Designed and built a Sample Bench Management system from scratch while actively contributing to Agile ceremonies.

ASP.NET Core C++SQL Server Entity Framework Web APIs jQuery

Software Engineer

Softtek (IADB)

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Led the migration from classic ASP to ASP.NET for legacy banking tools and developed SharePoint’s EZShare document system.

ASP.NET SharePoint Oracle WCF

Tech Lead / Architect

Freelance

Nov 2014 - Mar 2016 (1 year 4 months)

Delivered government systems SIGIFE & NSJP, managing architecture design and documentation.

Architecture Design Documentation Project Management System Integration

Software Engineer

Softtek (Brightstar)

Mar 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 9 months)

Built and maintained the Apple Trade-In portal, developing T-SQL logic and maintaining backend functionality.

.NET C++T SQL JavaScript SQL Server

Lead Software Engineer

Softtek (Broadcom)

Jan 2013 - Mar 2014 (1 year 2 months)

Migrated .NET apps from PeopleSoft to SAP, authored technical specifications, and managed system transition.

.NET C++SAP Peoplesoft

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidad de Chile

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

2003 -

MBA program (Truncated), focusing on business administration and management principles.

Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Systems

1996 - 2001

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems, focusing on the design and implementation of computer systems, software development, and engineering principles.