Diego Saavedra Email & Phone Number

Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia

• Develop and maintain full-stack applications using React and Node.js.• Design and implement database solutions using MongoDB, SQL Server, and Cosmos DB.• Deploy and manage applications on Azure.• Optimize application performance and scalability.• Ensure code quality through testing and adherence to best practices.• Participate in agile development processes.

Florida, United States

• Implemented RAG semantic search and user recommendations using OpenAI API, MongoDB (through RRF algorithm, indexing and triggers).• Creation of home feed suggestions to enhance user engagement.• Enhanced application performance, code quality, and reliability by refactoring and expanding testing coverage• Improved application navigation and deep-linking functionality by migrating to Expo Router v3 • Established development environment. • Enhanced use of Typescript. • Improved UI responsiveness with optimistic updates using TanStack Query v5 and strategic caching mechanisms.• Actively engaged in application bug resolutions, EAS, and deployment processes. • Contributed to agile development processes, promoting continuous improvement and agile best practices within the team.• Utilized Next.js and Express.js, improving server response times and optimization.• Reduced GCP quota usage by optimizing API requests with debouncing and memorization.• Improved user trust and transparency by introducing context-aware permission prompts• Personalized camera layout.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Played a key role in enhancing and maintaining the loyalty program, ensuring adherence to coding best practices. • Contributed to the update of GA4 analytics events, improving data accuracy and insights. • Improved E-Commerce SEO through strategic updates to sitemaps in Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC). • Actively engaged in application bug resolutions, pipeline management, and deployment processes. • Integrated MongoDB product catalog and cronjobs with Attentive via Google Cloud Functions, improving SMS/MMS messaging workflows and contributing to revenue growth through SMS and email strategies. • Updated product catalogs for Google, Facebook, FreshRelevance , and Attentive. and provided error corrections and maintenance.• Worked with third-party tools FreshRelevance and XtremePush to promote products via email interactions and push notifications, respectively. • Upgraded the authentication system with the Gigya React Native plugin, enhancing security and user experience. • Emphasized ADA compliance in development, ensuring accessibility for all users. • Updated UI components for both mobile and web platforms. • Actively engaged in agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives for continuous improvement.

Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia

• Actively engaged in the development and implementation of innovative business functionalities on a collaborative negotiation platform, leveraging Socket.io for real-time communication. • Contributed to the team effort in introducing new features, including the collaborative model change history, improving user interaction and collaboration capabilities. • Executed a thorough UI revamp for negotiation components, integrating animations to enrich the user interface and engagement. • Oversaw database operations and provided backend support using Express.js, ensuring scalable, maintainable, high-performance data handling and API development. • Resolved client production issues proactively, prioritizing high-quality user experiences and satisfaction. • Engaged in the deployment process, advocating for ensuring seamless and efficient application updates.

Cali, Valle Del Cauca, Colombia

I utilized a comprehensive stack of technologies to conduct in-depth research and develop impactful projects. My expertise spans Python, Flask, JavaScript, React.js, MATLAB, GPT-2 & Bert, SQLite, Scikit-learn, Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib, and Spacy, enabling me to tackle complex data analysis and research challenges effectively. Developed projects in:• Readability Analysis Using Natural Language Processing (NLP).• Smart IoT Sensor Network for Continuous Monitoring of Noise Pollution in Urban Areas.• Development of a Diagnostic Tool for the Rehabilitation of Human Gait.

Yumbo, Valle Del Cauca, Colombia

Pedagogy and Teaching using Block-based visual programming languages (VPLs), and learning platforms: Lego Mindstorms, VEX, Arduino, Scratch, mBlock, MIT App Inventor, and studio CODE.

Master In Computer Science

Activities and Societies: GIEIAM research group

Engineering Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering, Electronic Engineering

Activities and Societies: GIEIAM research group. Tutor: Calculus, differential equations, and biophysics.