Juan Rueda
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Professional Profile
Senior Full Stack Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable web applications using modern frontend and backend technologies. Proven track record leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering enterprise solutions using TypeScript, Angular, .NET, NestJS, and cloud infrastructure. Passionate about leveraging AI technologies to accelerate development workflows and creating customer-centric software solutions. Experienced in containerization with Docker and agile methodologies.
Technical Skills
- Frontend: TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, React, HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS, Bootstrap, jQuery
- Backend: C#/.NET, Java (Spring Boot), NestJS, Node.js, PHP (Laravel), Python, GraphQL
- APIs & Integration: RESTful APIs, WebSockets, JSON/XML, OAuth, JWT
- Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL), NoSQL (MongoDB)
- DevOps & Cloud: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GitLab, GitHub, Octopus Deploy, CI/CD pipelines
- Tools & Practices: Git, Graylog, TDD, Agile/Scrum/Kanban, Webpack, Bash, Vim
- AI Technologies: GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, prompt engineering for development acceleration
Professional Experience
Software Engineer
BairesDev | Remote, EC | August 2025 - Present
- Developing full-stack enterprise applications using .NET/C# backend with MSSQL database and Angular frontend.
- Implementing scalable solutions following clean architecture patterns and best practices.
- Managing deployment pipelines using GitLab CI/CD and Octopus Deploy for automated releases.
- Utilizing Graylog for centralized logging and application monitoring to ensure system reliability.
- Collaborating with distributed teams using agile methodologies to deliver customer-focused features.
Technologies: .NET, C#, MSSQL, Angular, TypeScript, GitLab, Octopus Deploy, Graylog, Docker
Senior Developer / Tech Lead
StickerStoke S.A.S | Quito, EC | August 2021 - Present
- Led a multidisciplinary team of 6 engineers to architect and develop a web-native design tool from concept to production.
- Designed and implemented complex full-stack applications using Angular and NestJS with AWS cloud infrastructure in a monolithic architecture.
- Managed PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases, implementing efficient data models and query optimization.
- Fostered a "Results First" culture through agile methodologies (Scrum), reducing developer burnout while improving delivery timelines.
- Mentored junior developers on code quality, testing practices, and architectural decisions.
Technologies: Angular, NestJS, TypeScript, AWS, Docker, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, HTML5, SCSS, Git, GitHub, REST APIs, WebSockets, SCRUM, Agile
Customer Support Specialist
Optimal Workshop | Wellington, NZ | May 2021 - December 2021
- Provided technical support for UX/UI design tools, maintaining sub-hour response times for the Eastern Time zone.
- Developed a strong customer-first mindset by translating user needs into actionable feedback for engineering teams.
- Gained experience in quality assurance, customer experience (CX), and cybersecurity best practices.
- Enhanced communication skills working with cross-functional teams across different time zones.
Technologies: CX, QA, UX, Intercom, Slack, Notion, Design Research
Front End Development Lead
OpcionAuto | Quito, EC | October 2019 - January 2021
- Led front-end development for a fintech platform using Angular10 and Bootstrap4, contributing to the company's first million dollars in revenue.
- Implemented Test-Driven Development (TDD) and leveraged AWS for infrastructure and data management, enhancing platform reliability.
- Gained expertise in Scrum and Agile methodologies, KPIs, OKRs, and promoted workplace health and wellness initiatives.
Technologies: Angular, HTML, SCSS, Typescript, PHP, Laravel, Postgres, AWS, Docker, Terraform, Git, Gitlab, SCRUM, Agile
DLAB Manager
Universidad San Francisco de Quito | Quito, EC | September 2018 - August 2019
- Managed a design laboratory, maintaining machinery and guiding students in proper lab usage at Ecuador’s top university.
- Gained expertise in additive manufacturing, laser cutting, CNC machining, and IoT technologies using Raspberry Pi and Arduino.
- Developed and reworked the lab’s web platform, initially in Laravel and later transitioned to WordPress.
Technologies: Laravel, Wordpress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Additive Manufacturing, Inventory Tracking, 3D Printing, CNC Machining
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Interactive & Multimedia Design
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) | Graduated: 2020
Additional Information
Languages
- Spanish (Native)
- English (Fluent Written and spoken)
- Swedish (Basic conversational)
Certifications & Awards
- Adobe Certified Associate | Adobe | 2017
- COCOA Awards 2018 | Best Interactive & Multimedia Project (SoundSketch)
- Quito Startup Weekend 2018 | 3rd Place - Best Startup Project Proposal (NEAR2)