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Randy F.

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Technical Lead - Tier 1 @ First Factory

Senior
Seniority
GMT-06:00, Heredia, Costa Rica
Location & Timezone
$80 - $95/hr
Average Hourly Rate
Spanish, English
Languages

Top skills

AWS
Angular.js
Docker
React.js
TypeScript

About

A strategic Tech Lead, Randy owns end-to-end cloud-native architecture on AWS, translating complex math into production threat intelligence systems. He approaches challenges analytically, troubleshoots effectively, and communicates proactively with executives to deliver prompt outcomes. Having led teams of up to eight engineers from prototype to enterprise v3.0, Randy bridges technical execution with high-level business strategy.

Top skills

Verified by Pangea.ai due diligence

Top SkillsCurrent UsageSeniority
AWS
20%8 years
Angular.js
20%8 years
Docker
20%8 years
React.js
20%10 years
TypeScript
20%10 years

All skills

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

Databases
AI & ML Solutions
Web Apps
Blockchain & Crypto
CRM
Marketplaces
IoT & Smart Devices
SaaS
Enterprise Software

Professional experience

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

QATI Platform project preview
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Qlok
QATI Platform — Technical Lead
Qlok Inc. is a visionary quantum cybersecurity firm developing physics-powered solutions to protect data against post-quantum threats. Specializing in Biometric Device Authentication and Quantum Authentication Gateways, Qlok delivers entanglement-based anomaly detection and post-quantum cryptography to high-stakes defense and finance sectors. Our software engineers manage the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) to build Qlok’s secure, multi-service platform. Developers architect backend services for AI agent action control, implement event-driven architectures with RabbitMQ, and manage AWS cloud deployment via automated CI/CD pipelines. Engineers build client SDKs in Python and TypeScript, handle SQL database schema updates, and integrate third-party APIs with answer verification workflows. Operating under Agile methodologies and test-driven development (TDD), the team leverages AI-assisted tools to accelerate delivery, maintain high quality, and ensure minimal defects.
AI & ML Solutions
Enterprise Software
API
Architecture
Cloud Computing
+20

Frenos Platform project preview
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Frenos
Frenos Platform — Technical Lead
Frenos delivers an AI-native security platform for operational technology (OT) and critical infrastructure. Utilizing digital network twins and AI reasoning agents, Frenos proactively identifies network vulnerabilities and mitigates operational risks at scale across enterprise environments. Our software engineers manage the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) to drive Frenos’s AI Network Vulnerability platform from initial prototypes to enterprise-ready releases. Developers architect microservices in Go, Python, and Rust, engineer REST APIs, and manage custom graph engines alongside MongoDB migrations. The team builds React frontends, deploys containerized environments via Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS, and integrates AI-driven predictive modules for threat detection. Operating under Agile methodologies, engineers maintain testable code, execute clear software verification plans, and conduct robust debugging to ensure high-performance, on-premises execu
Web Apps
Enterprise Software
API
Architecture
Databases
+25

USHR Sports project preview
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USHR
USHR Sports — Technical Lead
USHR is an innovative live-event ticket exchange platform that enhances the fan experience by enabling venue attendees to upgrade, swap, or donate seat locations in real time during games and events. Our software engineers manage the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) to advance USHR’s mobile ticketing platform. Developers architect mobile applications in React Native, refactor core codebases to support complex ticket-switching business logic, and construct comprehensive technical documentation for ongoing knowledge transfer. The team manages cloud infrastructure across AWS serverless services, EC2, and Firebase, while configuring automated CI/CD pipelines and orchestrating App Store Connect releases. Operating within Agile frameworks and test-driven development (TDD), engineers maintain accurate sprint estimations, execute software verification plans, and perform efficient troubleshooting to deliver high-velocity solutions with minimal defects.
Web Apps
Enterprise Software
Architecture
Cloud Computing
Integrations
+14

Preferred tools

View the preferred tools and apps used by Randy F. to assess compatibility and alignment.

Bitbucket
Bitbucket
Jira
Jira
Asana
Asana
Git
Git
Github
Github
Gitlab
Gitlab
Google Drive
Google Drive

Career highlights

Discover Randy F.’s professional journey, including employment history, certifications, and educational background.

Technical Lead - Tier 1
Technical Lead - Tier 1
First Factory2020 - pressent
Serving as Technical Lead for a threat intelligence start-up, owning the platform's technical direction end-to-end, translating mathematical research into a production cloud-native architecture on AWS.
Software Developer
Software Developer
RivetLogic2019 - 2020
Engineers execute the full SDLC to build enterprise portals for Crafter CMS, LAM Research, Marriott, and Workday. Using React, Angular, NodeJS, and Groovy, the team integrates video, Shopify, and PDFs. Operating in Agile with TDD, developers maintain legacy code, manage SQL schemas, and fix bugs to deliver systems with minimal defects.
Software Developer
Software Developer
Qubida Analytics2017 - 2019
Collaborated in the development of a data analytics platform that facilitated user processes like data acquisition, data manipulation, and visualization.
Technical Support
Technical Support
Universidad de Costa Rica2014 - 2016
In charge of laboratory equipment, installation and maintenance of hardware and software, help desk, building sites.

Testimonials

Director of Engineering @ First Factory

First Factory

Verified Testimonial

“Randy has led several projects I’ve worked on, and what stands out is how well he bridges the gap between what someone is trying to describe and what actually needs to get built. He has a real knack for taking a half-formed idea, whether it comes from a client or from another developer, and helping shape it into something workable. The technical standard he holds himself to sets the bar for the rest of the team.”

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