Michael Barquero

Senior Technology Leader | Python Developer

Email: [email protected] | Phone: +1 (202) 621-3873 | Phone: +506 8922-1110

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. 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

Capital Rx (Cap Dev CR) | Senior Staff Software Developer | Oct 2024 - Present | Remote

• Design and build scalable features for JUDI, Capital Rx'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
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage with Pytest and Playwright; maintain CI/CD pipelines through GitHub Actions, technical peer reviews, and static analysis tools

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
• 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

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

• 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
• 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

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, Playwright, Jest, automated testing, 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