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Vanessa Ruiz

@vanessaruiz1

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Full-stack developer and former mechanical engineer building secure, maintainable web applications.

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative, growth-oriented role where I can build secure, scalable web applications, apply clean architecture, and grow into larger engineering responsibilities.

I am a full-stack developer with a background in mechanical engineering who transitioned into software to build modern, reliable digital solutions. I have delivered end-to-end applications using Java Spring Boot, React, MySQL, and AWS, applying clean code, SOLID principles, JWT security, and version control to produce scalable systems.

My engineering experience strengthened my problem solving, project management, and communication skills, enabling me to design modular architectures, implement robust APIs, and manage deployments. I learn quickly, collaborate effectively, and take responsibility for delivering high-quality, well-tested features that improve user workflows.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Full Stack Developer

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Self-employed

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Developed and deployed full-stack web applications (dental clinic and GameYard) using Java Spring Boot and React, implementing JWT authentication, role-based access, and MySQL persistence to manage appointments, patients, reservations, and users.

Java Spring Boot React MySQL JWT REST APIs Git Postman

Project Engineer

INP Proyectos

Nov 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Designed systems and utilities for seven engineering projects and developed a Java Spring Boot backend for an activity registration system with JWT security, MySQL persistence, and modular layered architecture.

Project Engineering Java Spring Boot MySQL REST APIs Spring Security Postman

Mechanical Engineer

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Jul 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Conducted numerical modeling for mechanical design evaluation of dispensing valves and air quality analysis, producing mitigation guidance to reduce respiratory disease transmission risk in educational centers.

Mechanical Design Data Analysis Report Writing Technical Documentation Problem Solving

Energy Management Trainee

ISAGEN S.A. E.S.P.

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)

Performed energy analysis and monitoring, developed an automated energy performance reporting tool, and supported national energy management projects to improve industrial energy and environmental performance.

Monitoring Project Support Data Analysis Energy Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Digital House

Certificate, Software Development

2024 - 2024

Completed a Software Development program focused on full-stack web technologies and modern development practices.

ISAGEN S.A. E.S.P.

Professional Training, Energy Management

2018 - 2019

Completed a professional training program in energy management involving industry energy analysis and development of energy performance reporting tools.