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Pablo R.

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Senior 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

AWS
React.js
React Native
Node.js
Claude Code

About

AWS-certified Engineering Manager with 10+ years of software development leadership. Known for an energetic, approachable style, he drives technical excellence by setting high standards while actively mentoring developers through hands-on problem-solving. With deep expertise across mobile and web platforms, Pablo excels at fostering high-performing teams, building scalable solutions, and maintaining transparent communication.

Top skills

Verified by Pangea.ai due diligence

Top SkillsCurrent UsageSeniority
AWS
20%6 years
React.js
20%8 years
React Native
20%6 years
Node.js
20%8 years
Claude Code
20%2 years

All skills

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

E-Commerce
IoT & Smart Devices
AI & ML Solutions
Cloud Computing
API
ERP
Mobile Apps
SaaS
Web Apps
Enterprise Software
Banking & Trading Platforms
Marketplaces
Integrations

Professional experience

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

Fishmonger project preview
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Chippin
Fishmonger — Senior Engineering Manager
Spearheaded cross-functional engineering initiatives spanning web, mobile, and serverless architectures. Governed full-stack application development, backend microservices, and CI/CD cloud infrastructure deployment strategies. Led engineering teams through continuous feedback loops, performance evaluations, and dedicated 1:1 mentorship. Empowered developers through hands-on problem-solving, skill development, and clear career path progression. Embedded deeply with product design leadership to bridge technical execution with human-centered design, ensuring seamless translation of user experience requirements into robust engineering plans. Standardized development processes, code review protocols, and team communication channels to accelerate sprint velocity, mitigate delivery risks, and achieve key business metrics.
AWS
GraphQL
nest.js
React Native
React.js
+19

Mobile App Build project preview
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RE Michael
Mobile App Build — Senior Engineering Manager
Led end-to-end product engineering for a high-traffic React Native application, taking ownership from initial technical design and component hierarchy through to App Store/Play Store submissions. Partnered directly with client executive teams to gather technical requirements, manage project expectations, provide transparent status updates, and align development efforts with client milestones. Guided engineering team members through continuous feedback, technical coaching, and hands-on guidance, accelerating problem-solving and driving continuous improvement in codebase quality. Streamlined delivery pipelines and sprint workflows, removing technical bottlenecks and ensuring robust application scalability, low crash rates, and intuitive mobile user experiences.
Web Apps
Enterprise Software
Mobile Apps
Business & Expert Solutions
Energy & Utilities
+7

Nexus project preview
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Nexus/Chrono
Nexus — Engineering Manager
Governed full-stack ecosystem infrastructure, advising on architectural optimizations, system maintenance, and cloud deployments to ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and cost efficiency. Delivered multi-layered effort estimations that evaluated backend APIs, infrastructure strain, PoCs, and technical documentation—presenting findings directly to engineering and product leaders. Established strict code review standards across the organization to elevate codebase health, reduce technical debt, and ensure consistent application of modern development practices. Mentored engineers in core modern stack technologies, driving career development while maintaining clear communication channels with clients and business leads to ensure strategic alignment.
AR/VR Services
Code Review & Refactoring
Feature Implementation
Frontend Development
Fully Managed Teams
+11

Preferred tools

View the preferred tools and apps used by Pablo R. to assess compatibility and alignment.

Bitbucket
Bitbucket
Git
Git
Azure
Azure
Firebase
Firebase
G Suite
G Suite
Github
Github
Gitlab
Gitlab
Google Drive
Google Drive
Jira
Jira
Slack
Slack

Career highlights

Discover Pablo R.’s professional journey, including employment history, certifications, and educational background.

Senior Engineering Manager
Senior Engineering Manager
First Factory2019 - pressent
Full-Stack Engineering Leader who oversees complete SDLC, architecture, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure). Skilled in mentoring engineers via 1:1s, pair programming, and career paths. Directs cross-functional web and mobile (React Native) teams, leads Agile ceremonies, aligns client expectations, and enforces strict code quality standards.
Software Engineer
Software Engineer
Janeiro Digital2018 - 2019
Full-Stack Software Engineer with expertise in open-source & decentralized web tech. Built a developer starter kit generator integrating Solid, React Hooks, and Jest unit tests. Architected core features for Solid Notifications, dynamic form engines, and ACL access controls, while co-developing custom static web interfaces using Jekyll.
Software Engineer
Software Engineer
Sykes2017 - 2018
Software Engineer specializing in scalable web solutions and legacy refactoring. Engineered global notification engines via AWS serverless microservices and client-facing product monitoring platforms. Upgraded legacy Backbone/Vanilla JS apps to React while actively mentoring team members in modern JavaScript standards and UI frameworks.
Software Engineer
Software Engineer
Intel2016 - 2016
Software Engineer driving frontend development for enterprise-level client and internal portal applications. Combined modern UI feature delivery with hands-on maintenance, bug remediation, and continuous support across a diverse application ecosystem to optimize system reliability and operational efficiency.
Software Engineer
Software Engineer
Tractomotriz2015 - 2016
Software Engineer driving frontend development for enterprise-level client and internal portal applications. Combined modern UI feature delivery with hands-on maintenance, bug remediation, and continuous support across a diverse application ecosystem to optimize system reliability and operational efficiency.

Testimonials

Junior Software Developer @ First Factory

First Factory

Verified Testimonial

Pablo was my first manager and played a key role in my onboarding and initial development within the team. He was always available to support me whenever I had questions or encountered obstacles, and he took the time to provide thoughtful guidance rather than just quick answers. He also shared valuable advice that helped me improve my technical skills and understand how to navigate the team and align with the company’s values. Thanks to his support, I was able to adapt quickly and become productive. His mentorship had a meaningful impact on my confidence and development during my initial period with the company.

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