I'm David Castro

Dev Tools: Python, AWS, Gitlab, Sentry

👨🏼‍🎓 I evaluate master's thesis projects in the Software Engineering program at Universidad Javeriana, providing detailed feedback and recommendations for the improvement of projects in various areas of software development. 💻 Developed an API to optimize the organization and management of sports tournaments administered by Jugalista SAS | Dev Tools: Python, Django, Django Rest Framework, MySQL, GitHub, Docker ⛽ Provided software development consulting to Ingeodata SAS, a company offering engineering services and solutions for the Oil & Gas sector | Dev Tools: Python, Django 👨🏼‍🏫 Taught an Introduction to CommCare course to researchers, to a group of professors from the Faculty of Nursing at the Cooperative University of Colombia (Bucaramanga) in May 2022 | Dev Tools: Python, Lektor

I optimized software project management by organizing the code repository, standardizing its use, and establishing documentation guidelines. This resulted in increased visibility of product progress and more efficient collaboration between the development and engineering teams | Developed a library that includes essential calculations and graphics for geomechanical analysis and optimization, along with a data analysis environment and a scalable API. These solutions enable engineers to work efficiently with data, improving decision-making and critical analysis delivery in ongoing projects | Dev Tools: Python, Django, Django Rest Framework, PostgreSQL, GitHub, Docker

Achieved a 35% reduction in service loading time in the Promotions area (Cornershop by Uber), significantly enhancing user experience | Developed the backend of new services that streamline account management for major brands in the Brands area (Cornershop by Uber) | Dev Tools: Python, Django, Django Rest Framework, PostgreSQL, Redis, GitHub, New Relic, Datadog, Sentry

Contributed as an author on the technology blog, sharing knowledge and experiences on relevant industry topics | Developed the backend of a new mechanism that allows internal clients to manage products displayed in the BrandCenter application | I designed and implemented the API for integration between major clients and the Brands department | Initiated and managed a best practices initiative for API development in the Brands area | Dev Tools: Python, Django, Django Rest Framework, PostgreSQL, Redis, GitHub, New Relic, Datadog, Sentry

Designed the architecture and implemented the Backend of the Strata Management and Coverage of Domiciliary Public Services System (SIGESCO) | Led software development activities, including design and development of development and production environments, implementation of best practices, and management of source code repositories | Dev Tools: Python, Django, Django Rest Framework, PostgreSQL, Docker, Gitlab

Recognition: Meritorious Distinction | Software prototype of an indoor positioning system for mobile devices | Dev Tools: Android, SQLite, IndoorAtlas, libGDX, Tiled Map Editor

Evaluation of data transmission with respect to the IEC 61850 standard in a local data network and its performance against attacks on its security | Dev Tools: Python, Scapy, Wireshark, Ostinato, Backtrack, Ubuntu

Using Principles of Digital Development for a Smartphone App to Support Data Collection in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and Physical Activity Intolerance: Case Study · JMIR Formative Research · 18 mar. 2024 Link

Chapter 9: Building a Mobile Monitoring System · Book: Comprehensive Approach in Children with Complex Congenital Heart Defects · 1 sep. 2023 Link

Design of a mobile application for home monitoring of babies with complex congenital heart disease · Revista Cuidarte · 7 oct. 2022 Link