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Christian N.

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Engineering Manager @ First Factory

Senior
Seniority
GMT-06:00, Heredia, Costa Rica
Location & Timezone
$95 - $125/hr
Average Hourly Rate
English, Spanish
Languages

Top skills

.NET
Angular.js
ASP.NET
nest.js
Node.js

About

Senior engineering leader with 15+ years at First Factory, combining deep modern web and backend tech expertise with a supportive management style. A passionate Academy instructor and mentor, Christian excels at driving technical excellence, fostering innovation, and cultivating critical thinking to deliver high-performing, growth-oriented teams.

Top skills

Verified by Pangea.ai due diligence

Top SkillsCurrent UsageSeniority
.NET
20%15 years
Angular.js
20%10 years
ASP.NET
20%15 years
nest.js
20%8 years
Node.js
20%6 years

All skills

Roles and tools, to bring ideas to life and create meaningful experiences

CRM
E-Commerce
Helpdesk Software
Enterprise Software
API

Professional experience

Explore a curated selection of projects highlighting Christian N.'s expertise and experience. Each project aims to showcase challenges, solutions, and the final outcome, along with the tools and technologies used.

Conference Sites, EMS, Vendor Sites & Image Zoom Application project preview
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Allen & Co.
Conference Sites, EMS, Vendor Sites & Image Zoom Application — Engineering Manager
Plan, estimate, and refine requirements with the client. Evaluate full-stack architecture and collaborate on refactoring plans. Define tasks, assign, and review code for team members. Participate actively in the development of the more complex tasks. Evaluate Authentication and collaborate in security solutions. Client Support and Relations. Maintenance and fixing issues.
Web Apps
SaaS
Enterprise Software
Booking Systems
FinTech
+17

Help Desk Tracking System Improvements project preview
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Fragance.NET
Help Desk Tracking System Improvements — Engineering Manager
Modernized web application architecture for an enterprise Helpdesk platform to eliminate response bottlenecks. Optimized database queries, server-side caching, and API response speeds, resulting in near-instantaneous tracking updates and higher system scalability under peak load.
ERP
Web Apps
SaaS
Enterprise Software
Helpdesk Software
+17

Bulk Reorder, Item History, Forecast ServicePO, Warehouse project preview
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Fragance.NET
Bulk Reorder, Item History, Forecast ServicePO, Warehouse — Engineering Manager
Delivered high-quality, scalable engineering solutions across e-commerce, marketing technology, and warehouse management ecosystems. Spearheaded a complex platform migration from StrongMail to Oracle Responsys, building custom transactional campaigns, dynamic email templates, and robust backend service logic to optimize customer engagement. Improved system reliability and response times while providing ongoing maintenance and direct client support. Drove critical process and application enhancements for core warehouse systems. Upgraded mobile scan applications and time-management tools to streamline inventory workflows, improve data accuracy, and boost daily productivity. Championed engineering best practices through rigorous code reviews, maintaining high code quality and security standards. Actively led and participated in Agile ceremonies to align technical execution with client goals, manage project risks, and ensure transparent, on-time delivery
CRM
ERP
Web Apps
Enterprise Software
Marketplaces
+20

Preferred tools

View the preferred tools and apps used by Christian N. to assess compatibility and alignment.

Azure
Azure
Jira
Jira
Bitbucket
Bitbucket
Git
Git
Confluence
Confluence
G Suite
G Suite
Firebase
Firebase
Google Drive
Google Drive
Google Meet
Google Meet
Microsoft
Microsoft
Slack
Slack
Visual Studio
Visual Studio

Career highlights

Discover Christian N.’s professional journey, including employment history, certifications, and educational background.

Engineering Manager
Engineering Manager
First Factory⸺2011 - pressent
Led prospect discovery, architectural planning, and technical risk mitigation for key client projects. Championed engineering excellence through pair programming, code reviews, and cross-team troubleshooting. Mentored developers, drove technical recruitment, and built custom JS/TS automation training to elevate team capabilities.
Software Developer
Software Developer
Grupo Financiero Acobo⸺2007 - 2011
Designed and deployed enterprise WPF and Silverlight applications, enabling high-efficiency mass email automation and improved internal communications. Delivered full-lifecycle maintenance and technical user support to maintain peak operational uptime, eliminate system bottlenecks, and ensure user adoption.
Software Developer
Software Developer
United Nations Development Program⸺2006 - 2006
Engineered a centralized administrative platform to automate core business operations, including payroll processing, contract management, inventory tracking, and employee vacation requests. Streamlined cross-department workflows, reduced manual data entry errors, and significantly improved operational efficiency.

Testimonials

Justin L.

Fragance.NET

Verified Testimonial

“Strong collaborative culture, which stands out compared to other teams that tend to work more independently in a ticket-driven manner. It was specifically noted how effectively the team communicates, supports one another, and works together to deliver results. This level of collaboration is being seen as a model for how teams can operate more effectively across the organization. Additionally, the team’s stability and low turnover were highlighted as strong indicators of a positive and satisfying work environment. Overall, the Buying team’s consistency, teamwork, and culture are making a meaningful impact and are being recognized at the highest levels.“

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