Gerald Solano Chinchilla

Tech Lead Manager | Senior Backend Engineer | .NET Core | NodeJS | ReactJS | Python

San José, Costa Rica

About Me

Technical leader with more than fourteen years of experience in regulated environments (banking, insurance, transportation, and HR), where I have combined engineering team leadership with architecture and quality decisions. I focus on making the team's work visible and measurable: clear priorities, predictable delivery, and transparent progress with the business, reducing friction between what we build and the value we create. I drive practices that improve flow efficiency (less rework, sharper scope definition, continuous risk review) without sacrificing technical soundness. I maintain a strong foundation in .NET Core, Node.js, Python, and modern web ecosystems, which allows me to mentor, unblock complex decisions, and align technical excellence with business outcomes.

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

Gamanza Engage

Senior Backend Engineer

2026 - Current
Senior Backend Engineer responsible for designing and implementing the backend infrastructure for the Gamanza Engage platform.
- Designed and developed scalable backend services using a microservices architecture for the Gamanza Engage platform.
- Built aggregation and analytics solutions leveraging BigQuery and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Produced technical documentation covering system processes, integrations, and business workflows.
Connect Assistance

Software Developer

2019 - 2026
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

Skills & Technologies

C#
.NET Core
T-SQL
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
TypeScript
Node
React
Python
Flask
Fast API
Git
GitHub
Azure DevOps
Docker
Kubernetes