Rafael Peña Email & Phone Number

Bogotá, Bogota, CO

Melgar, Tolima, Colombia

• Optimize backend processes by migrating to Quarkus with Java 21, enhancing application performance and reducing deployment times in native Kubernetes environments.
• Ensure the scalability and automation of applications by managing infrastructure in Kubernetes and OpenShift, optimizing operational efficiency in both development and production environments.
• Ensure secure and centralized access using Keycloak, aligning authentication and authorization solutions with the highest security standards of the financial industry.
• Improve data retrieval efficiency by configuring and managing DataGrid.
• Implement Kafka and AMQ to ensure reliable data transmission using event-driven architectures.
• Control and optimize API traffic through 3scale API Gateway, ensuring efficient and secure resource management, and enhancing the end-user experience.

Melgar, Tolima, Colombia

• Develop efficient microservices with Quarkus in Java, focusing on pension enterprise solutions.
• Optimize code and ensure quality using tools like SonarQube.
• Refactor and architect code to enhance readability and adaptability according to business needs.
• Manage databases proficiently using Hibernate, JPA, and PanacheRepositoryBase to ensure scalable performance.
• Dedicated to continuous process improvement, striving for sustainable and efficient solutions.
• Key Achievements:∗ Since June, I have spearheaded a team of three developers, accomplishing a remarkable 90% reduction in code quality issues (code smell) across 19 micro-services. Through close collaboration with my.

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

• Assisted in data management and structuring for the analytics squad using tools like Power Query, Excel, and Python with Pandas.
• Collaborated in generating indicators and conducting data analysis using Power BI and DAX to identify improvement opportunities.
• Participated in functional testing and testing of new projects in various test environments for the software quality team.
• Provided assistance in resolving web layout issues using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for the development team.
• Contributed to follow-ups and aspects related to the Quality Management System (QMS) using ISO 9001 through quality committees, monitoring improvements, and reviewing processes.