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Sebastian Andrés Suarez Barrera

Software Engineer
Santiago

Summary

Proactive Software Engineer with over three years of experience, having worked on a variety of products primarily focused on invoice and tax calculations in Chile and now in Mexico. Transitioned from using Python as the main programming language to C#.

Throughout my career, have taken on multiple roles to support my team, including QA, DevOps (primarily handling deployments in higher environments, though not in production), business analyst, and even temporarily stepping into a technical lead role for my team (for 2–3 months).

I adapt quickly to new challenges, making it easy for me to switch between products, learn business processes, and pick up new technologies efficiently. While I acknowledge that I am not an expert in any one stack, my flexibility and ability to adapt have proven to be valuable assets.

Currently, I am seeking new opportunities to gain experience with cutting-edge technologies, as most of my past work has been with legacy code. I thrive under pressure, having successfully implemented hotfixes directly in UAT and production environments, and delivered substantial amounts of code within tight deadlines driven by client contracts.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer

Sovos
Santiago
09.2021 - Current
  • Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
  • Integrated new technologies into existing systems, increasing capabilities and improving overall performance.
  • Developed reusable components that significantly reduced development effort on multiple projects.
  • Implemented effective debugging strategies, resulting in fewer software defects and increased reliability.
  • Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to importance.
  • Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
  • Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the code.
  • Established efficient communication channels within the team, leading to better collaboration among members during project development phases.
  • Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
  • Conducted thorough code reviews to identify potential areas for improvement, ultimately enhancing code quality across all projects handled by the team.
  • Refactored legacy code bases for improved maintainability, paving the way for easier future updates.
  • Participated in agile development processes, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
  • Enhanced system security by implementing robust encryption algorithms, safeguarding sensitive data from potential threats.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for software applications, enabling easier maintenance and user support.

QA Intern

Sovos
Santiago
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Contributed to efficient QA processes by creating detailed defect reports for developers to address.
  • Strengthened relationships between QA and development teams by fostering open lines of communication and promoting transparency regarding challenges, successes, and opportunities for improvement throughout the internship period.
  • Supported agile development methodologies by participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives.
  • Reduced manual testing time through the implementation of robust automation frameworks, optimizing resource utilization.
  • Implemented data-driven testing approaches for more efficient and accurate validation of application functionality.
  • Evaluated software usability through exploratory testing techniques, identifying areas for enhancement from an end-user perspective.

Education

Analista Programador Computacional - Software Development

Duoc UC
Sede San Bernardo
05.2001 -

Skills

Python

HTML and XML

JavaScript

JIRA

Git proficiency

Agile methodologies

Web technologies

Microsoft ASPNET

Amazon web services

PostgreSQL

C#

SQL Server

Docker

Azure CI/CD

Linux

Java

Timeline

QA Intern

Sovos
05.2024 - 08.2024

Software Engineer

Sovos
09.2021 - Current

Analista Programador Computacional - Software Development

Duoc UC
05.2001 -
Sebastian Andrés Suarez BarreraSoftware Engineer