Juan Martin Santos Ayala
Software Engineer · Backend · DevOps · ML/AI
Profile
Systems and Computer Engineer (Universidad de los Andes), bilingual, focused on backend development and DevOps and currently growing into Machine Learning & AI. Experienced with React web apps, PostgreSQL/Redshift migrations, NestJS refactors, backend and frontend development and data analysis. Comfortable with TypeScript, Python 3, Java, Linux/macOS, Power BI, AWS and GCP. Strong at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, adaptability, problem-solving, attention to detail and effective communication. Available for hybrid or remote work.
Experience
Software Engineer Associate
Since Apr 2026Scotiabank · Remote
- Specialized in the maintenance and evolution of enterprise applications.
- Lead validations in UAT/IST environments, technical migrations and vulnerability remediation, strengthening platform stability and security.
- Apply dependency analysis, technical documentation and troubleshooting, promoting Cloud Security and Application Security best practices.
Software Engineer
Jan 2025 to Mar 20263D Virtual Environment Solutions · Hybrid
- Responsible for backend development using JavaScript and Python microservices.
- Managed Lambda functions and oversaw deployments on AWS (ECS, ECR).
- Improved code by applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Clean Code principles, delivering scalable, maintainable solutions.
Product Engineer
May to Dec 2024Centrito SAS · On-site
- Refactored backend code using DDD and CQRS design patterns, migrating it to NestJS and completing 35% of integration.
- Designed a method to replicate the production database (Supabase) into an AWS Redshift cluster.
- Reduced operational and business-query load, decreasing cluster size by 85%.
Jr. Test Analyst
Jan to Aug 2023Integra IT
- Resolved "code smells" identified in SonarCloud, ensuring code quality and 80% coverage.
- Developed automated tests using Jest in TypeScript for several projects.
- Successfully maintained over 80% test coverage in each project.
Education
M.S. Software Engineering (MISO)
Since 2025Universidad de los Andes
- Part-time master’s program focused on software engineering and applied systems design.
B.Sc. Systems & Computer Engineering
Aug 2020 to Oct 2024Universidad de los Andes
- Undergraduate program with a strong focus on software engineering fundamentals.