Juan Carlos Niño Blanco Engineering leader | Fostering engineering excellence |

Cloud Software Architect

Caylent

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (2 years)

▸ Managed project scoping and planning, requirement elicitation, JIRA boards, software design, customer interactions, code development, infrastructure as code, code reviews, among others. ▸ Engineered features with AWS for customers in all stages, from prototyping to multi-region architecture. ▸ Developed a few GenAI projects: a RAG chatbot, a knowledge base, and an agent with several tools.

Director of Engineering

Trilogy

Mar 2022 - Sep 2022 (7 months)

▸ Directed the "GT School" business, overseeing two global teams of six members each, achieving top efficiency per contributor. ▸ Engaged in hands-on coding with React, TypeScript, and Python, leveraging various AWS solutions to enhance product development. Additionally, the engineering efforts involved building products using a complex cloud stack with several components, which underscores the importance of microservices in ensuring scalability and maintainability of the applications. My role also encompassed software engineering and management, as I was both hands-on and strategic, ensuring that both technical and managerial aspects were aligned to drive project success.

Staff Software Engineer

Commure

Aug 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 7 months)

▸ Tech coordination of customer-facing, React & Electron projects (around 8 multi-team projects). ▸ Definition + advocacy of quality, accessibility, eng. principles, & requirement elicitation (company-wide). ▸ Setup of reproducible development virtual machines through Vagrant, Packer and Chef.

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Software Architect

Merlin

Sep 2018 - Aug 2020 (2 years)

▸ Hiring & career development of the web engineers. ▸ Tech coordination of all web projects (around 4 web teams and 15 repositories, mostly Angular & Node). ▸ Tech design & development of the chat microservices using Node/Go/Python/MySQL/Firebase. ▸ Infrastructure optimization & maintenance for a multi-app single-domain web platform in Kubernetes. ▸ Coordinated the implementation of a UI kit library based on Material Design, ensuring a consistent and modern user interface across all teams, which enhanced the overall user experience and streamlined development processes.

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Functional Manager

Merlin

Mar 2018 - Sep 2018 (7 months)

▸ Provided engineering leadership for two multi-discipline teams, consisting of 10 and 5 members, respectively, ensuring effective collaboration and project execution. ▸ Managed the QA & automation process across the company, enhancing product quality and operational efficiency. ▸ Oversaw the hiring and career development of the web team, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement. ▸ Designed and implemented web architecture using Angular & AngularJS, driving innovation in our digital solutions. ▸ Collaborated closely with the product manager to develop tools for measuring product success and advised on A/B testing strategies, ensuring that our engineering efforts aligned with market needs and user feedback.

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Lead Software Engineer

Merlin

Apr 2017 - Mar 2018 (1 year)

▸ Led the web team of five members, fostering collaboration and innovation to deliver high-quality software solutions. ▸ Designed and implemented database architecture for real-time features utilizing Firebase, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. ▸ Developed front-end applications using AngularJS, enhancing user experience and interface design. ▸ Programmed back-end functionalities with Firebase Cloud Functions (NodeJS), streamlining server-side processes. ▸ Additionally, I implemented an A/B testing framework, which involved coding for various tests, thereby enhancing our ability to analyze user interactions and improve product features based on data-driven insights.

Frontend Engineer

imaginamos

May 2016 - Apr 2017 (1 year)

▸ Developed approximately 4 web applications using AngularJS, enhancing user experience and functionality. ▸ Engaged in full-stack development of a live chat plugin utilizing AngularJS and Firebase, significantly improving customer support interactions. ▸ Executed PHP development for a web engine based on PyroCMS, facilitating efficient website production through robust back-end development with MySQL and integration with various web services. ▸ Provided PHP and web development support for at least 14 websites, primarily leveraging the web engine to streamline operations. ▸ Applied principles of software engineering to ensure high-quality code and maintainable applications, reinforcing the foundational practices of frontend engineer

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Chief Executive Officer

Euphoric Vortex

Jan 2015 - Mar 2016 (1 year 3 months)

As Chief Executive Officer, I led the strategic direction and overall operations of the company, driving growth and innovation while ensuring alignment with our mission and values. I fostered a culture of collaboration and accountability, empowering teams to achieve their goals and deliver exceptional results. Additionally, I utilized my skills in JavaScript and product design, having taken on the roles of developer and website designer during the early stages of the entrepreneurship, which allowed me to create a strong online presence and enhance user experience. This hands-on involvement in technical aspects not only contributed to our brand's visibility but also informed our product development strategies.

Course Developer

Liberty Seguros Colombia

Jan 2014 - Jul 2014 (7 months)

▸ Planned, designed, animated, and programmed various virtual courses using Flash and ActionScript, ensuring engaging and interactive learning experiences. ▸ Created graphic designs for invitations, posters, images, and documents, enhancing the visual appeal of course materials. ▸ Edited and designed motion graphics for several videos, contributing to high-quality instructional content. ▸ Recorded and edited video tutorials utilized in virtual courses, providing clear and effective learning resources. ▸ Additionally, I leveraged my knowledge of JavaScript to enhance the interactivity of the virtual courses, ensuring a more dynamic user experience.

Social Work Intern

Fundación Suizo Colombiana

Aug 2012 - Nov 2012 (4 months)

▸ Graphic design of printed advertising. ▸ Filming and postproduction of videos for several events.

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Freelance Web Developer

General Service Outsourcing SAS

Aug 2012

▸ Full design and programming (using Flash, ActionScript, Dreamweaver & JS) of the company's website.

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Graphic Designer

Sahaya

Apr 2012

▸ Graphic design of the company's logo.

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