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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 4+ 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
AWS
JAVA

Experience

  • Software Engineer @CMCR

    Jan 2024 – Present | San José, Costa Rica

    At CMCR, I help build and maintain scalable web platforms using React, TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS. My focus is on making our applications faster, more secure, and easier to deploy. I’ve worked on everything from optimizing APIs and integrating AWS S3 for storage, to setting up CI/CD pipelines that handle smooth automated deployments. I also implemented real-time features with Socket.IO and Redis to make user interactions feel instant.

  • Full Stack Developer @GleaMark Technologies

    Jun 2022 – Dec 2023 | San José, Costa Rica

    At GleaMark, I worked on a regulatory analytics platform where I built modern frontends with React and TypeScript, and connected them to REST APIs developed in Symfony and Express. I also introduced CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to automate deployments, and used AWS Lambda to handle document validation tasks. Besides development, I enjoyed mentoring teammates and sharing best practices to improve how we built and shipped software.

  • Full Stack Developer @DesignSoft S.A.

    Jan 2021 – Jun 2022 | Heredia, Costa Rica

    At DesignSoft, I helped build multi-tenant SaaS mobile applications using React Native and TypeScript. I focused on creating reusable components, integrating APIs, and building cloud-based storage solutions with AWS S3. I also automated client onboarding, which made deployments faster and reduced setup time significantly. It was a great place to grow my skills in frontend development and DevOps.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems Engineering

    2020 | Universidad Nacional, Heredia, Costa Rica

    Comprehensive academic foundation in systems analysis, database design, and software engineering principles. Built strong analytical and problem-solving skills for enterprise-scale development.

  • Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC)

    2020 | SCRUMstudy (Online)

    Gained a solid understanding of Scrum roles, ceremonies, and backlog management to facilitate agile delivery and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Foundations of Project Management

    2024 | Coursera (Online)

    Learned project lifecycle management, scope definition, stakeholder communication, and risk assessment techniques essential for agile project execution.

  • Docker and Kubernetes

    2024 | Udemy (Online)

    Acquired hands-on experience with container orchestration, Docker multi-stage builds, and Kubernetes deployment fundamentals for scalable cloud applications.

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

    2025 | Udemy (Online)

    Developed advanced understanding of AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, and IAM for designing secure, high-availability cloud architectures.