I'm Sebastian Garcia

Full-stack engineer building enterprise-scale fintech and cloud-native platforms.

I'm a full-stack software engineer with 6+ years of experience building enterprise fintech platforms and cloud-native systems across Java, C#, and JavaScript ecosystems. I've led cross-functional teams modernizing high-traffic services - hardening security, migrating microservices to GCP, and accelerating delivery without disruption. I enjoy designing clean, scalable architectures and finding smart ways to bridge business priorities with engineering trade-offs.

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Resume.

Certifications

CCSP Specialization (Pearson)

Aug 2025
Coursera

Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure

Aug 2025
Google Cloud

Cybersecurity with Cloud Computing

Aug 2025
LinkedIn Learning

Cryptography and Network Security

Aug 2025
LinkedIn Learning

IT Security Foundations: Core Concepts

Aug 2025
LinkedIn Learning

Identity and Access Management

Aug 2025
LinkedIn Learning

Neural Networks and Deep Learning

2021
DeepLearning.AI

Skills

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Backend & APIs

Java (Expert), C#, Python (Expert), SQL, NoSQL, Spring, .NET Core, REST/SOAP, Microservices, Kafka, OAuth2 / JWT.

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Web and Mobile Technologies

ReactJS, Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, SCSS, Flutter, Swift.

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Cloud, DevOps & Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kubernetes, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Agile Methodologies, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Git, Dynatrace, Splunk.

Education

University of the Andes

2016 – 2021
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer & Systems

Vermont High School

2016
International Baccalaureate

Experience

Scotia GBS Colombia / Scotiabank

Software Engineer Specialist / Jan 2022 – Present

  • Led development of Automotive Financing platforms using Java, C#, and React, improving efficiency in processing 200+ monthly credit applications.

  • Led security hardening of legacy systems, successfully mitigating critical vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance without service disruptions.

  • Led a cross-functional team of developers in modernizing cloud microservices, accelerating development cycles by 50% and ensuring seamless cloud migration from Azure to GCP.

  • Integrated internal financing systems with manufacturer platforms, increasing conversion rates in Canada’s automotive market.

  • Recognized with the 2023 and 2025 Top Individual Performance Award for outstanding contributions to software development.


Mayasoft / MINT Software Systems

Software Developer / Apr 2021 – Dec 2021

  • Developed TMS Web, a cloud-based platform using Java, Python, and Angular, automating processes for 20+ European airlines and supply-chain companies.

  • Leveraged AWS automation tools to streamline customer onboarding, reducing time by 60%.

  • Organized and implemented scheduling automation frameworks, enhancing resource allocation and ensuring regulatory compliance.


Imagine Apps

Junior Full-Stack Developer / Mar 2020 – Apr 2021

  • Gained hands-on experience in a fast-paced startup, leading product iterations with limited resources and tight timelines.

  • Built and designed creative e-commerce and CRM solutions using NodeJS, Angular, Flutter, and Java, increasing client sales by 15% and retention by 10% for Colombian SMEs.

  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define business requirements and support end-to-end software product life cycles.


Additional Experience

University of the Andes

Teaching Assistant / Aug 2017 – Dec 2018

  • Taught full-stack development and API design using Java, React, NoSQL, and Jenkins.

  • Mentored students on coding projects, strengthening their problem-solving skills.

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