Guayo Mena
As a passionate software engineer, I bring a startup mindset combined with a comprehensive skill set that spans from systems design to writing software, and extends to QA and automated testing. Focused, dedicated, and detail-oriented, my approach enhances user experience at every level. I have hands-on experience in building and leading teams, including talent acquisition, professional development, and culture cultivation. A proactive participant in product management, I excel at turning conceptual ideas into functional, production-ready software.
Experience
Alisto | Chief Technology Officer
Dec 2023 - Present · 7 mos
San Jose, Costa Rica · Hybrid · Full-time
My role is to drive value for our customers through our comprehensive suite of applications, including a mobile app, a web app, and a robust API serving both platforms. I oversee the entire technology stack, manage DevOps initiatives by building and maintaining our CI/CD pipelines, and handle all third-party integrations. Despite my executive role, I remain 100% hands-on and am currently the sole engineer on the team, ensuring seamless execution and innovation across all technical aspects of our business.
Skills: React.js · Next.js · React Native · NestJS · Full-Stack Development · Amazon Web Services (AWS) · DevOps · Redux.js · Amplify
Parsley Health | Engineering Manager
Jun 2021 - Sep 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos
San Jose, Costa Rica · Remote · Full-time
- Country manager, in charge of Parsley Health's operations in Costa Rica.
- Oversaw maintenance and feature enhancement of our member portal (React, Typescript, Graphql, NodeJS).
- Managed cloud services with GCP.
- Hired staff for our engineering team. Performance reviews and growth paths with my direct reports.
- Authored technical documentation of our software.
- Closely worked with the product team. Authored technical user stories, epics, led ceremonies and prioritized backlog using Agile methodology.
- Managed engineering teams.
- Led the maintenance and enhancement of our primary checkout flow.
- Oversaw the development and upkeep of our marketing website. (React, Gatsby, GraphQL, Sanity.io) - Implemented automation workflows with Segment and other integrated tools.
- Authored Go-based cloud functions for streamlined process automation. (GCP cloud functions).
- Maintained our Ci/CD pipeline. (Github actions)
- Created automated tests for critical flows. As well as unit tests and manual QA. (Cypress, Jest)
Skills: Team Management · TypeScript · Software Design · React.js · Agile Methodologies
Parsley Health | Principal Software engineer
Jun 2020 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo
San Jose, Costa Rica · Remote · Full-time
- Led a full redesign of our marketing website, delivering on time with limited resources.
- Orchestrated hiring initiatives in Costa Rica, collaborating with recruitment agencies.
- Directed multiple cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
- Established A/B testing tools and mechanisms to drive optimization and insights.
Skills: Team Management · GatsbyJS · TypeScript · Documentation · GraphQL Conversion Optimization · React.js · Agile Methodologies · Engineering Management · Mentoring · Front-End Development
Parsley Health | Senior Software Engineer
Jun 2019 - Jun 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo
San Jose, Costa Rica · Remote · Full-time
- Spearheaded the assembly of a top-tier engineering team in Costa Rica.
- Facilitated the company's successful incorporation in Costa Rica.
- Led Parsley Health's website migration from WordPress to Gatsby/React.
- Optimized conversion rates for the primary checkout flow.
Skills: Team Management · GatsbyJS · TypeScript · Documentation · GraphQL Conversion Optimization · React.js · Agile Methodologies · Engineering Management · Mentoring · Front-End Development
BAC Credomatic | Software Engineer and designer
May 2016 - Jun 2019 · 3 yrs 2 mos
San Jose, Costa Rica · Hybrid · Full-time
- Designed conversion-optimized marketing landing pages from concept to deployment.
- Elevated the main website's conversion rate by over 200%.
- Led and implemented strategic marketing initiatives.
- Developed internal tools that automated tasks, saving over 40 hours of manual work each week.
Skills: GatsbyJS · TypeScript · Documentation · Conversion Optimization · React.js · Selenium
Freelance web developer and graphic designer
Jan 2009 - May 2016 · 7 yrs 5 mos
San Jose, Costa Rica
- Developed websites for small local clients
Skills: Ruby on Rails · Wordpress · PHP · HTML · CSS · JavaScript · jQuery · Jekyll · Hugo · Netlify
Agencia Contenido | Web Developer
Jan 2010 - Aug 2012 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Escazú, San Jose, Costa Rica · Hybrid
- Developed marketing websites and Facebook apps for industry leaders like Claro, Cervecería Costa Rica, and Kraft Foods.
- Engaged in key marketing campaigns and initiatives.
- Served as the community manager for select client portfolios.
Skills: Wordpress · PHP · HTML · CSS · JavaScript · jQuery · Joomla
Other Skills
- React
- Typescript
- Node.js
- GraphQL
- AWS
- Django
- Python
- htmx
- Alpine.js
- HTML
- CSS
- Ruby on Rails
- Selenium
- GCP
- CI/CD
- Agile
- Scrum
- Git
- GitHub
- macOS