Daniel Garro

Full Stack Software Engineer with 5+ years delivering production web platforms, REST APIs, real-time systems, and cloud-hosted applications. Builds end-to-end solutions across Angular, TypeScript, Node.js, Spring Boot, Python, AWS, and DigitalOcean, with proven impact in cost reduction, API performance, and deployment reliability. Differentiated by the ability to bridge frontend, backend, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD to move products from concept to production.

Full Stack Developer at MaxWelton S.A. (2021-08 – 2026-04)

• Architected and deployed 30+ Python serverless functions for a FinTech matching platform, enabling event-driven processing across distributed production workloads.
• Led migration from AWS to DigitalOcean, reducing infrastructure costs by 30% while configuring Linux cloud environments for stable application hosting.
• Optimized backend services and critical API endpoints, reducing response times by 25% and improving reliability for high-usage product workflows.
• Built and maintained full stack product features using Angular, TypeScript, Spring Boot, and REST APIs, connecting responsive web interfaces with scalable backend services.
• Implemented real-time communication with Socket.io/WebSockets and strengthened release workflows with GitHub Actions CI/CD, Nginx, Apache, and DigitalOcean Droplets.

Software Developer (Part-time) at Tavuel (2023-04 – 2023-10)

• Developed and deployed core features for a production chat server using Node.js and WebSockets, improving stability and throughput under active usage.
• Configured and maintained Linux-based DigitalOcean Droplets for application deployment, scaling, and uptime across production environments.
• Integrated the Slack API into the company homepage, automating internal workflow notifications and reducing manual coordination.
• Improved deployment scripts and release steps for routine updates, supporting faster and more reliable delivery cycles.
• Mentored 3+ new hires during onboarding, accelerating ramp-up and reinforcing practical engineering standards.

Mobile Developer (Part-time) at MaxWelton S.A. (2020-08 – 2021-02)

• Initiated a cross-platform mobile application using React Native and Expo, establishing the technical foundation for internal and stakeholder validation.
• Implemented reusable UI components, navigation flows, and API-connected screens based on product designs and wireframes.
• Integrated REST APIs to connect mobile workflows with backend services and support consistent data exchange across platforms.
• Built and tested Android and iOS distributions for internal review, reducing friction during product validation and handoff.
• Collaborated with product, design, and engineering stakeholders to refine feature scope and prepare the application for production continuation.

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering – Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (2017 – 2021)