Summary
John Montano is a Senior Software Engineer based in Manila with eight years of experience building and operating backend systems for financial data integration. At FactSet he leads a Scrum team responsible for automating benchmark feed workflows and integrating services across platforms using Python, Perl, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, REST APIs, Jenkins, Kafka, and AWS. He combines pragmatic polyglot programming with a focus on the right tool for the job, balancing reliability and automation in production pipelines. Comfortable with both delivery and team leadership, he manages product and sprint processes with Jira and GitHub to drive consistent releases. Early work in automated testing (Ruby/Selenium) shows a longstanding emphasis on quality and testability. Known for a curious, optimistic approach to learning and ideation, he often explores new patterns to simplify complex integrations.
9 years of coding experience
BS Computer Science with Specialization in Software Technology, Computer Software Engineering, BS Computer Science with Specialization in Software Technology, Computer Software Engineering at De La Salle University