Summary
Gerardo Mares is a pragmatic full-stack software engineer with a decade of professional experience and six years focused on building scalable enterprise applications. Currently at Global Custom Commerce / Blinds.com (a Home Depot company), he brings hands-on delivery experience across e-commerce and retail systems from roles at Wipro and earlier technical support and sales positions. His background blends software engineering and business analysis, enabling him to translate customer-facing requirements into robust, production-ready features. Gerardo’s career trajectory—from sales specialist at The Home Depot to developer—gives him a practical appreciation for usability and operational concerns in large retail environments. Based in Greater Houston, he holds a BS in Computer Science from University of Houston–Downtown and is known for steady, cross-functional collaboration across engineering and product teams. While not a prolific open-source poster, his consistent professional contributions reflect reliability and a focus on shipping measurable business value.
10 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science at University of Houston-Downtown