Javier Brenes
Senior Software Engineer at Growth Acceleration Partners
Cartago Province, Costa Rica
Summary
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Top SchoolJavier Brenes is a Senior Software Engineer from Cartago, Costa Rica with 10 years building scalable full-stack applications and modernizing legacy systems. He combines strong front-end expertise in React, TypeScript, Material-UI and styled-components with backend experience in Node.js, GraphQL and PostgreSQL to deliver user-centric, test-driven features using Cypress and Playwright. Known for workflow automation and rigorous data validation, he often bridges design and backend teams to ensure APIs are used correctly and UX goals are met. Javier has a formal background in computer engineering and complementary studies in English, which supports clear cross-functional communication in international teams. He’s recognized for streamlining processes that enable data-driven decisions and thrives in fast-paced environments where quality and impact matter.
10 years of coding experience
Bachelor's degree, Ingeniería informática, Bachelor's degree, Ingeniería informática at Universidad Latina de Costa RicaEnglish 100% online., English 100% online. at Universidad Estatal a Distancia de Costa RicaEnglish program for adults., English program for adults. at Centro Cultural Costarricense NorteamericanoUCA English Program, UCA English Program at Universidad 'Florencio del Castillo'
Spanish, English
Github Skills (33)
apollo-client8
caching7
graphql-client7
datatable7
react7
apollographql7
datagrid7
graphql6
angular6
excel6
pagination6
typescript6
sorting5
filtering5
grid5
Programming languages (4)
Github contributions (5)
javierxbrenes1/CR.FacturaElectronica
Aug 2018 - Nov 2018
Contributions:19 commits, 14 pushes, 2 branches in 3 months
javierxbrenes1/be-strong-app
Jan 2023 - Mar 2025
Contributions:4 PRs, 73 pushes, 3 branches in 2 years 1 month
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