Jesus Santander
Node | React | .NET Senior Software Engineer. Distributed systems enthusiast
About
I am a seasoned full-stack web developer with over 7 years of expertise in scalable architectures, distributed computing, cloud infrastructure, and web applications. Proficient in .NET, Node, Azure, and React. Curious, self-motivated, and interested in learning and mastering new technologies to overcome unique challenges.
Work Experience
![Laika](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Flaika-logo.3f6c8068.png&w=1920&q=75)
LaikaRemote
Senior Software Engineer
Oct 2022 - Present
- Crafted a comprehensive microservice migration plan to dismantle a monolithic system, boosting reliability.
- Optimized product search quality, accuracy, and response time by implementing Algolia as the search service.
- Developed a collaborative filtering recommendation system, boosting sales and enhancing product visibility.
![Microsoft](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fmicrosoft-logo.9ac3daa2.png&w=2048&q=75)
MicrosoftRemoteVendor
Senior Software Engineer
Apr 2021 - Sep 2022
- Created mission-critical React components for the new MVP site focused on accessibility and performance.
- Established Azure Cognitive Search indexes, enhancing the precision of text-based queries.
- Enhanced Microsoft MVP application performance by optimizing Entity Framework queries, minimizing database data retrieval and client-side data transmission for increased eficiency.
![Alphas](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Falphas-logo.ec9ecbad.png&w=640&q=75)
AlphasRemote
Senior Software Engineer → Lead Software Engineer
Jun 2019 - Mar 2021
- Accelerated data processing from minutes to seconds by optimizing distributed systems with RabbitMQ and MassTransit, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Refactored legacy systems into modern microservices using Azure technologies like App Service, Storage, Service Bus, Functions, CosmosDB, and Active Directory, boosting system performance by up to 40%.
- Transferred an HTTP API from a VM to Azure App Service, cutting infrastructure costs by approximately 15%.
Education
![MSc. Applied Mathematics](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fuc.dde36564.png&w=256&q=75)
University of Carabobo
MSc. Applied Mathematics
2022 - Present
![B.Eng. Telecommunication Engineer](/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fuc.dde36564.png&w=256&q=75)
University of Carabobo
B.Eng. Telecommunication Engineer
2010 - 2015
Certifications
Microsoft
2023
Publications
Skills
JavaScript
TypeScript
React/Next.js/Remix
Node.js
.NET/C#/ASP.NET
Go
Rust
Projects
Side Project
TypeScript
Next.js
MDX
Side Project
Quarto
R
Statistics
modular-monolith-nestjs
github.comjsantanders/modular-monolith-nestjs
A Modular Monolith application with Domain-Driven Design approach. Using NestJS as a backend framework.
Side Project
Nest.js
DDD
CQRS