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Miguel Ángel Montañez Gómez

Senior Software Engineer | Team Lead | Full Stack Developer

Experienced software engineer passionate about scalable architecture, cloud infrastructure, and leading high-performing teams. Specialized in NodeJS backend systems, COBOL-to-modern conversions, and distributed databases.

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I'm a Software Engineer with 9+ years of professional experience in full-stack development, infrastructure, and software architecture. Currently leading a team of 7 engineers at EPAM Systems, driving critical Mainframe modernization initiatives.

My expertise spans from backend API development with NestJS to complex database migrations using Kafka CDC. I'm passionate about translating legacy COBOL business logic into modern, scalable JavaScript systems while maintaining architectural integrity.

🚀 Current Focus: Leading architectural transformations, mentoring engineering teams, and implementing cloud-native solutions with AWS and Google Cloud.

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Senior Software Engineer

EPAM Systems 👥 Team Lead (7 Engineers)
May 2022 - Present (4+ years)

📍 Bogotá, Colombia

  • Leading 7-engineer team through complex architectural transformation
  • Spearheading Mainframe database replication process migration to modern cloud infrastructure
  • Converting legacy COBOL business logic to modern JavaScript backend code
  • Architecting and developing NestJS APIs to expose data to multiple consumer types (UI, API proxies, backend services)
  • Implementing Change Data Capture (CDC) process with Apache Kafka to maintain replica database synchronization
  • Defining technical roadmap and mentoring junior engineers on modern development practices

NodeJs Developer

Globant
Apr 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 2 months)

📍 Bogotá, Colombia

  • Supported analysis and execution of desktop application migration to cloud infrastructure
  • Designed and implemented Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for new repository structure
  • Facilitated seamless separation of monolithic project into microservices architecture

Full Stack Developer

Bizagi
Jun 2018 - Apr 2021 (2 years 11 months)

📍 Colombia

  • Developed and maintained integrations between Bizagi and third-party applications using NodeJS components
  • Built connectors for RPA vendors (UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere)
  • Ensured robust API design and performance optimization for enterprise workflows

Professional Developer / Junior Developer

Hydra Management
Jan 2017 - May 2018 (1 year 5 months)

📍 Bogotá, Colombia

  • Supported and enhanced Gantt chart component using ExtJS framework
  • Developed comprehensive unit tests for business and presentation layers
  • Maintained enterprise application business layer

Academic Roles

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
2014 - 2016
  • Administrative Assistant (2015-2016): Supported ISTAR research group initiatives
  • Academic Assistant (2014): Mentored students in algorithm-thinking coursework
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🤖 AI & Emerging Technologies

Claude AI Platform AI Design Agents MCP Servers AI Orchestration Prompt Engineering Agentic Architecture

👥 Leadership & Architecture

Team Lead (7 Engineers) Project Leadership Architecture Design Technical Mentoring Agile Methodologies

⚡ Primary Tech Stack

NodeJS JavaScript NestJS TypeScript REST APIs Express.js

🔧 Backend & Services

Apache Kafka Change Data Capture (CDC) Java Python COBOL (Legacy Modernization) Database Replication Microservices

☁️ Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS Google Cloud Platform Docker Jenkins CI/CD DevOps Kubernetes (Basic) Mainframe Systems

🗄️ Databases

MongoDB SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) Database Design Performance Optimization

🛠️ Tools & Practices

Git / GitHub / GitLab RPA Integration (UiPath, Blue Prism) Testing & QA Web Services Full Stack Development Software Architecture Patterns

🌍 Languages

Spanish (Native) English (Professional)
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⭐ Featured Certifications

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Claude Certified Architect - Foundations

Anthropic

Demonstrates expertise in AI architecture and Claude platform implementation

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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

Validates foundational knowledge of AWS cloud services and architecture

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📜 Additional Certifications

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MongoDB for Java Developers

MongoDB University

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Architecting with Google Compute Engine Specialization

Google Cloud

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Carrera de Administración de Servidores y DevOps

Professional Development

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Enterprise Software Architecture Specialist

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

2019 - 2020

Advanced studies in enterprise software design patterns, scalability, and architectural principles

System Engineering

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

2013 - 2018

Comprehensive education in software development, systems design, computer science fundamentals, and professional practices