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Craft with Care, Code with Love! 

Biography

Hey there! I’m Jose, a software engineer who loves building beautiful, functional, and user‑friendly digital experiences. With about 5 years of hands‑on experience, I’m always exploring new ways to turn your ideas into reality.

I really enjoy solving problems and creating smooth, enjoyable experiences for people. Whether it’s a website, a mobile app, or any other digital product, I focus on great design, good practices, clean code, and keeping users front and center.

Beyond the code, I’m a clear communicator, natural problem‑solver, and team player. I stay organized, adapt quickly, and love stepping up to lead when the project needs it.

I’m excited to bring my skills and passion to your next project. Let’s team up and build something amazing together!

Jose Corrales
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Cups of coffee

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Projects completed

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Years of experience

Skills

Web
CSS
REST APIs
JavaScript
React
PHP
Python
Next JS
Docker
HTML
WebSockets
CI/CD

Experience

  • Software Engineer @CMCR

    Jan 2024 – Present | San Jose, Costa Rica

    I lead full‑stack development of our customer‑facing platform. I own everything from UI/UX improvements and crypto‑gateway integrations to containerization and performance tuning. As system manager, I oversee our VPS infrastructure, enforce security hardening, and orchestrate multiple deployments.

  • Full Stack Dev @GleaMark Tech

    Jun 2022 – Dec 2023 | San Jose, Costa Rica

    Built and maintained REST APIs and responsive React/Next.js frontends, added end‑to‑end KYC flows and automated test suites, and ran team workshops to share best practices.

  • Full Stack Dev @DesignSoft SA

    Jan 2021 – Jun 2022 | Heredia, Costa Rica

    Developed multi‑tenant SaaS mobile apps (React Native, Java, Swift), automated provisioning pipelines, and provided ongoing client support.

Education

  • Diploma in Information Systems Engineering

    2019 | Universidad Nacional, Heredia

    Completed core coursework in software fundamentals, database design, and network basics, laying the groundwork for advanced systems engineering studies.

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems Engineering

    2020 | Universidad Nacional, Heredia

    Dove into a multidisciplinary program covering system modeling, analysis, and optimization. Gained hands‑on experience developing and maintaining large‑scale systems, sharpening problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.

  • Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC)

    2020 | SCRUMstudy (Online)

    Earned certification in Scrum principles and roles. Learned to facilitate agile ceremonies, manage backlogs, and deliver value iteratively in cross‑functional teams.

  • Foundations of Project Management

    2024 | Coursera (Online)

    Studied key project management concepts including scope planning, risk assessment, stakeholder communication, and project lifecycle management.