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Luis Bonilla Villalobos

Software Engineer | Technical Lead | Innovation Consultant

Dynamic and highly creative software engineer with over 15 years of international experience delivering innovative solutions for leading companies in the US.

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San José, Costa Rica

lbonillav7@gmail.com

Professional Summary

Dynamic and highly creative software engineer with over 15 years of international experience delivering innovative solutions for leading companies in the US. Recognized for technical leadership, building and empowering high-performance teams, and driving continuous improvement.

Passionate about contributing as an individual contributor who bridges creativity, technical depth, and collaboration to deliver meaningful results. After a period dedicated to consulting and product R&D, I am eager to bring my expertise in innovation, automation, and digital transformation to forward-thinking organizations.

15+

Years of Experience

5

Major Companies

100%

Commitment to Quality

Key Skills

Front-End

  • JavaScript
  • React
  • Bootstrap
  • Tailwind

Back-End

  • NodeJS
  • Python
  • Django
  • Flask (anecdotal)
  • .NET / Ruby on Rails (anecdotal)

Databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • MSSQL
  • MySQL

DevOps & Cloud

  • Docker
  • CI/CD
  • Terraform
  • AWS
  • Prometheus
  • Grafana

Project Management

  • Agile Methodologies
  • Jira
  • Git / Version Control
  • Critical Path

Collaboration & Communication

  • Mediation & cross-functional leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Technical documentation
  • Bilingual (Spanish / English)

Professional Experience

Independent Consultant & Technology Innovation Leader

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  • Led digital transformation and automation projects for SMEs and startups, implementing SaaS solutions with clean architecture and modern technologies (Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, Redis) capable of large-scale data processing (>5,000 URLs/hour).
  • Developed CI/CD pipelines, automated testing (>85% coverage), and comprehensive monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana) for reliable operations.
  • Managed cloud migrations to improve delivery speed and resilience; mentored teams and promoted documentation and best practices.
  • Drove product R&D in media intelligence (NLP, sentiment analysis, reputation KPIs) from validation to go-to-market strategy.

Technical Lead – Nissan

via Critical Mass, Costa Rica –
  • Revitalized critical project by enforcing coding standards, improving efficiency and robustness
  • Implemented comprehensive unit testing and TDD practices, reducing regressions
  • Streamlined code review processes and cultivated collaborative team environment
  • Coordinated with multiple teams to enhance CI/CD processes and restore timely deployments

Technical Lead – Apple

via Critical Mass, Costa Rica –
  • Led team to improve maintainability, performance, and codebase cleanliness for key products
  • Utilized Python and modern frontend technologies to optimize features
  • Oversaw project delivery, including candidate interviews and cross-team communication

Full Stack Developer – Sideqik

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  • Contributed to an e-commerce influencer marketing platform delivering end-to-end features and integration tests.
  • Worked with PostgreSQL, Ruby on Rails, Ember and Capybara; provided technical recommendations and database updates.

Front-End Lead – Sephora

via Stateside, Costa Rica –
  • Led front-end team for in-store event management and Beauty Advisor scheduling across US and Canada
  • Developed core web application components (shopping basket, checkout)
  • Implemented localization and performance optimization frameworks
  • Recognized for innovation: Sephora hackathon winner, Maverik Prize nominee

Featured Projects

Project showcase coming soon. Currently focusing on new innovations in digital transformation and automation.

Education

B.Sc. Computer Engineering

Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED), Costa Rica

Latest Insights

Blog posts and technical articles coming soon.

Let's Connect

Equally comfortable leading teams or contributing as an individual collaborator, I bring a passion for creating meaningful, scalable, and maintainable solutions that elevate both products and people.

Contact
lbonillav7@gmail.com
Location
San José, Costa Rica
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