Marco Araujo

I am a fast learning, goal oriented Developer that loves technology, likes to innovate and exceed expectations.

I currently work at beaglestreet.com (part of BGL Group) as a Senior Software Engineer. My passion is in constant learning and breaking down complex problems to solve them using the simplest but most elegant solution possible.

My ideal workplace is a highly collaborative small team environment on which I can learn, develop further, share my skills and put them to good use.

Skills

• C#
• JavaScript
• Ruby
• Object­ Oriented Design
• Agile/XP
• ASP.NET MVC
• .NET Core
• Node.js
• Sinatra
• Ruby on Rails
• AngularJS
• TDD and BDD using testing frameworks and tools such as NUnit, Specflow, Mocha, Jasmine, Cucumber, Rspec, Capybara, SauceLabs and Applitools.
• Version control with Git
• CI/CD with GoCD
• Docker
• AWS
• Terraform
• Splunk
• MSSQL
• MongoDB

Experience

beaglestreet.com (part of BGL Group) 2018-Present, Senior Software Engineer - Peterborough, UK

Comparethemarket.com 2017-2018, Senior Software Engineer - Peterborough, UK

Comparethemarket.com 2015-2017, Software Engineer - Peterborough, UK

During my role as a Software Engineer I was involved in the development of the Money, Life and Pet insurance products. I worked on really interesting projects in an Agile team with exposure to the full development cycle. From delivering high quality features and mentoring junior members of the team to taking part in a 2 1/2 months DevOps rotation, I can honestly say that I really enjoyed and learned an incredible amount during my role as a Software Engineer at Comparethemarket.com.

• Full stack development mainly on the Life Insurance product using ASP.NET MVC, Node.js and AngularJS.
• Development of Microservices using AWS, Docker, Node.js, .Net Core and MongoDB.
• TDD and BDD with NUnit, Specflow, Mocha and Jasmine.
• DevOps rotation using AWS, Docker, GoCD, Terraform and Bash.

Comparethemarket.com 2014-2015, Junior Software Engineer - Peterborough, UK

Araulendez, C.A 2011-2012, Retail business owner - Valencia, Venezuela

• Business Management.
• Customer service.
• Sales.
• Purchase planning and control.
• Marketing.

Freelance

• Image editing.
• Photo restoration.
• Website design.
• Print design.

Education

Makers Academy - London, UK

Web Development Bootcamp: June—September 2014

Bootcamp Code examples

Flatter	Instagram	Takeaway
Test-driven Ruby on Rails app developed in 10 days based on writing reviews for properties, landlords and tenants.	Ruby on Rails Instagram clone that takes payments.	Basic Ruby Object Oriented model of a takeaway restaurant app that lets you take orders.

• Highly selective 12 week full-time course.
• Focussed on Test Driven Development and Agile practices.
• Teaching Web development with Ruby, Ruby on Rails.
• Final project: Flatter - Test-driven Ruby on Rails app developed in two weeks.

Turabo University - Puerto Rico

A.S Computer Technology and Networks (Summa Cum Laude 3.95 / 4.0 GPA) 2012—2014

• Computer repair and maintenance.
• Windows troubleshooting.
• Networks theory and implementation.
• Programming using VBA and C++.

Dr. Graphic - Venezuela

Web Master diploma (Adobe authorised training centre) 2009—2010

• Website design.
• Photo restoration and image editing.
• PSD to HTML.
• Use of the Adobe suite including photoshop, illustrator, dreamweaver, flash and after effects.
• Use of tools as Filezilla, MySql, MAMP.

Interests

• Technology.
• Clean Code.
• Create new things.
• TDD.
• Movies.
• Surf, Snowboard & Golf.

Contact me

• Phone: +44 7785 181 622
• marcopersonal@outlook.com
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Github