Gerald Solano

Full Stack Developer | .NET Core | NodeJS | ReactJS | Python

San José, Costa Rica

About Me

Full Stack Developer with 14+ years of experience delivering high-quality web applications and scalable backend solutions for industries including banking, insurance, transportation, and HR. Skilled in .NET Core, Node.js, Python, and modern JavaScript frameworks, with proven experience leading teams, optimizing architectures, and integrating cloud and on-premises solutions.

Core Competencies

Soft Skills: Team leadership, Mentoring, Agile methodologies, Problem-solving, Communication, Time management, Adaptability, Continuous learning

Languages & Frameworks: C#, .NET Core, Node.js, Python, Flask, FastAPI, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Databases: T-SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis

Cloud & DevOps: Azure, AppService, Azure DevOps, Docker, AWS, Lambda, Serverless, Cognito, Elastic Beanstalk

Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, API-First Development, CI/CD, Microservices

Professional Experience

Connect Assistance

Software Developer

2019 - Current
Lead Fullstack Developer and Technical Team Lead for on-premises and cloud-based applications, managing development teams and driving technical decisions.
- Led and mentored development teams of 3-5 developers in full-stack projects
- Defined and implemented performance metrics, conducted periodic evaluations, and provided actionable feedback to drive technical growth and team efficiency.
- Designed and implemented integration solutions with our own APIs and third-party platforms for insurance sector clients.
- Create maintenance and optimization strategies for existing legacy applications.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in agile projects.
Namutek

Lead Backend Developer

2016 - 2019
Senior Technical Lead managing development teams in Banking and Finance projects, responsible for architecture decisions and team performance.
- Led cross-functional development teams of 4-6 developers in critical banking projects.
- Defined and executed architecture strategies for robust, secure, and scalable backend systems.
- Designed and implemented integration solutions with banking APIs.
- Mentored and coached junior developers, fostering technical growth and skill development.
- Established and enforced code quality standards and development best practices.
- Facilitated stakeholder communication, delivering technical presentations and solution proposals to clients.
Sapiens Software on Demand

Lead Software Enginner

2011 - 2016
I led several software development projects for external clients.
- Technical direction of multiple software development projects
- Management of client relationships and external stakeholders
- Planning and execution of development strategies
- Supervision of quality standards implementation
- Coordination between development teams and client departments

Education

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica

2008 - 2013

Software Engineer

Certifications

Back End Development and APIs

freeCodeCamp

2023-10-14
Full Stack Developer

freeCodeCamp

2023-10-16
Python for Data Science

IBM

2022-07-04
LE-1: Linux Essentials

Linux Professional Institute

2022-06-30
Google Project Management: Professional Certificate

CertiProf

2025-01-09
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Professional Certification - LSSWBPC

CertiProf

2024-10-09
SFPC - Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate

CertiProf

2024-10-10
Kubernetes I - Administración

Universidad Cenfotec

2022-03-24

Key Projects

Connect | ATH Móvil Integration

Led the integration of ATH Móvil payment system into the Claim Tracker platform, enabling customers to activate mobile payments for insurance claims processing.
Pacto Amistoso Platform

Developed a comprehensive solution for traffic accident management without requiring police intervention, streamlining the process for property damage claims.
Road Inspection System

Built a multi-country inspection control system for road damage assessment, fraud prevention, and reporting across Panama, Costa Rica, and Puerto Rico.
BAC Fleet Management

Created a fleet management and expense control system for banking operations, providing real-time monitoring and cost optimization capabilities.
ControlCar GPS System

Developed a real-time security and location system with GPS control for vehicle tracking and security management.

Reference Projects

Connect | ATH Móvil - Payment System •

ClaimsInsurance companiesClients
Pacto Amistoso - Accident Management •

RoadAccidentsTransitFriendly Agreements
Claims Management - Road Damage Assessment •

ClaimsRoadDamageInsurersAnti fraud
BAC Flotas - Fleet Management •

FleetsBankingExpense Control
ControlCar - GPS System •

GeolocationRealtimeSecurity
EY - HR Integration Module (Competencies)

HRSurveysCompetencesStatistics