David Herrera

David Herrera

Software Engineer

I am a Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience in full-stack web development, specializing in Vue.js, Nuxt (SSR), and JVM-based backend services with Spring. I've reduced web application's load times by 120%, improving user engagement and experience. My expertise includes working with relational and non-relational databases, data analysis with Python and Pandas, and a strong interest in Machine Learning, and Data Science. I am passionate about building scalable, efficient, and user-focused applications.

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Skills

Vue.js

Nuxt

Javascript

Typescript

My SQL

Github

Spring

Rollup

Java

Python

Scala

AWS

Git

Kotlin

MongoDB

Node.js

React.js

Experiences

Mid-level Software Engineer

torre.ai

Jan 2022-Dec 2023

- Developed and optimized new functionalities to improve the recruitment and job search experience - Reduced load times by 120% through server-side rendering with Nuxt and Vue, leading to increased engagement and UX. - Engineered scalable microservices using Scala and Kotlin, improving system reliability - Refactored and optimized Vue component libraries, enabling reuse across the platform. - Created dashboards with Python and Pandas to track and present A/B test results, driving data-informed decision-making processes.

Software Engineer Intern

torre.ai

Sep 2021-Dec 2022

Successfully fixed critical bugs and developed new features as a full-stack intern, closing +100 tickets.

Junior Technical Consultor

Smartsoft Solutions S.A.S - AgenteChat

May 2020- Aug 2021

Contributed to the maintenance and enhancement of AgenteChat, a web application that unifies communication channels like WhatsApp and Messenger.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Systems Engineering

UNAD

Aug 2017-Dec 2023

Testimonials

Renan Peixoto da Silva

Head of Engineering at Torre

"I've had the chance to work with David, and let me tell you, he's a great software engineer. His growth in the field is impressive, as he can quickly pick up new technologies. David is a real team player who brings out the best in those around him. He's got my full trust, and I'd recommend him to any team in a heartbeat. David's your guy if you're looking for someone who'll truly add value and hit the ground running."

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Jorge Bocanegra

Tech lead at torre.co

"I had the chance to lead David, and he is a great engineer. His skills have been growing since I met him, he enjoys and is a really good team player, who tries to help and learn from others."