Michael Barquero

Senior Technology Leader | Python Developer

Email: [email protected]

Professional Summary

Seasoned Python Engineer and Technology Leader with 20+ years of experience designing secure, scalable systems across health tech, clinical research, and nonprofit sectors. Expert in building high-performing engineering teams and developing data-intensive applications using Python, FastAPI, AWS, and modern DevOps practices.

• Hands-on senior engineer actively involved in daily test architecture, deterministic Docker workflows, and modern Python packaging ecosystems (uv, pyproject.toml, dependency isolation, reproducible builds)
• Extensive experience designing automated testing strategies using pytest (advanced fixtures including session-scoped, parametrization, timeouts), Playwright for end-to-end validation, and coverage enforcement integrated into CI pipelines
• Strong Linux and CLI-oriented development background, debugging containerized environments and ensuring cross-platform reproducibility
• Active practitioner of AI-accelerated development, leveraging GitHub Copilot (GPT Codex and Claude models) for iterative development, refactoring, cross-language code comprehension, and automated test-case generation

Proven track record in agile development methodologies with strong focus on compliance standards including HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR. Bilingual (English & Spanish) with extensive experience in cross-functional collaboration and technical communication.

Experience

Judi Health (Cap Dev CR) | Senior Staff Software Developer | Oct 2024 - Present | Remote

• Design and build scalable features for JUDI, Judi Health's enterprise health platform, integrating Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial PBM operations into a unified system
• Develop backend services with Python, FastAPI, AWS Lambda, and Alembic; build responsive frontend applications with React.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS
• Daily use of pytest for unit and functional test design, including advanced fixtures, parametrization strategies, scoped lifecycles, and timeout management
• Design and maintain deterministic Docker environments for reproducible builds and CI execution across Linux-based systems
• Leverage uv and pyproject.toml for dependency management, packaging workflows, and environment reproducibility
• Implement coverage enforcement (coverage.py, pytest-cov) integrated with GitHub Actions quality gates
• Active daily use of GitHub Copilot (GPT Codex and Claude models) to accelerate development, refactoring, debugging, and test-case generation
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage with Pytest and Playwright; maintain CI/CD pipelines through GitHub Actions, technical peer reviews, and static analysis tools
• Debug and validate services through CLI-driven workflows inside containerized Linux environments

Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) | Staff Python Engineer | Jul 2023 - Jul 2024 | Remote

• Led design and implementation of 5+ FastAPI microservices APIs for distributed systems; architected Python-based data pipelines processing 10M+ records daily
• Incorporated Docker containerization reducing deployment time by 75%; automated infrastructure with Terraform and Kubernetes
• Implemented automated testing strategies using pytest and CI-driven coverage validation for microservices
• Maintained Dockerized development environments to ensure consistent builds and Linux-based execution parity
• Occasional use of AI-assisted coding tools (Copilot/LLM models) to support refactoring, debugging, and cross-language comprehension
• Leveraged GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines, enhancing development efficiency and code quality

ProofPilot | Director of Technology | Jul 2020 - Jul 2023 | Remote

• Oversaw IT services delivery for clinical research platform, managing team of 8 engineers through agile development cycles with 95% on-time delivery rate
• Designed highly encrypted GCP environments ensuring compliance with FISMA, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR regulations for healthcare data processing
• Delivered 99.9% system availability while mentoring junior developers and establishing coding standards for Python development team
• Led establishment of automated testing standards using pytest and coverage enforcement across services
• Introduced containerized development workflows for reproducible Linux-based environments
• Adopted early AI-assisted development practices to support engineering productivity and code quality improvements

FHI 360 | Web Development Team Lead | Apr 2015 - Jun 2020 | Washington, DC

• Led agile development team of 5 developers for ReactJS-PHP applications using Symfony framework, supporting seven U.S. State Department projects
• Supervised full development lifecycle using scrum methodologies; configured and maintained AWS server architecture optimizing system performance
• Revamped CRM system architecture and implemented across 90+ U.S. Embassies worldwide, resulting in annual cost savings of $500K

Broadcast Management Group | Director Enterprise Technology | Jan 2014 - Feb 2015 | Washington, DC

• Led development team of 4 engineers creating SugarCRM customizations, e-commerce platforms, RESTful APIs, and mobile applications
• Implemented agile development processes improving team productivity by 40%

Cyclogram | Web Developer Team Lead | Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 | San Jose, Costa Rica

• Led 3 geographically dispersed teams (12 developers) creating high-performance PHP systems for Emory University clinical trial studies
• Developed 2 CDC-sponsored study websites ensuring HIPAA compliance; implemented encrypted environments with 99.8% system availability

Earlier Experience (2003-2012) | Senior PHP Developer | Arcus, Silver Arrow Marketing, Bodybuilding, Prime Staffing

• Primary language during this period: PHP (Symfony/Laravel ecosystems), building REST APIs and scalable backend systems
• Developed 2 REST API applications for Android: New York Post app (500K+ users) and Panera Bread app (5M+ installations)
• Built scalable web applications and APIs for marketing, e-commerce, and financial services reducing client costs by 30%

Education

Master's in Data Management and Technological Innovation. University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. University of Science and Technology, San Jose, Costa Rica.

Core Competencies

Python Engineering:

• FastAPI, Flask, Django, SQLAlchemy, Pandas, microservices
• Modern Python Tooling: uv, pyproject.toml, packaging mechanics, dependency isolation, reproducible builds
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3), Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions
• Agile Development: Scrum, sprint planning, cross-functional collaboration
• Data Engineering: ETL pipelines, data warehousing, big data processing
• Security & Compliance: HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, FISMA
• Leadership: Team management, mentoring, performance optimization
• AI-Accelerated Development: GitHub Copilot (GPT Codex, Claude models), LLM-assisted refactoring, cross-language code analysis, automated test generation

Technical Skills

• Languages & Frameworks: Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django), JavaScript/TypeScript (React, React Native, Node.js), PHP (Symfony, Laravel), HTML5, CSS3, Bash
• Data & Storage: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, DynamoDB, AWS S3, ETL tools (Pandas, SQLAlchemy, Prefect)
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, SES, CloudWatch), Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
• Testing & Quality: Pytest (advanced fixtures, parametrization, scoped lifecycles), Playwright (E2E testing), coverage.py, automated linting (flake8, ruff, mypy), static analysis, test-driven development
• Security & Compliance: HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, FISMA, secure system design, encryption, audit readiness
• Project Management: Agile methodologies, Scrum, Jira, Confluence, sprint planning, backlog management
• Business Platforms: SuiteCRM, SugarCRM, Salesforce, RESTful APIs, third-party integrations
• Big Data & Analytics: Apache Spark, Hadoop, HBase, data governance, Apache Storm, NoSQL databases