Work Experience

Mobile Developer Consultant

Globant

11/2024 - Present

Contributed to the development of a multiplatform application using Kotlin Multiplatform that performs intensive calculations and integrates Augmented Reality features. Focused on delivering high-performance experiences across Android and iOS platforms while maintaining a seamless AR interface.

Analyzed the source code of a high.impact mobile application to identify areas of improvement. Proposed and designed a scalable architecture that enabled expansions into new countries and supported multiple brands

Mobile Developer Consultant

Thoughtworks

07/2023 - 07/2024

Led the development of cutting-edge Android features tailored to client needs. Managed consulting engagements to ensure optimal outcomes for clients. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and deliver high-quality solutions. Utilized advanced technologies and industry best practices to enhance mobile application performance and user experience. Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.

Software engineer

Lazarillo

08/2021 - 07/2023

In Lazarillo I work mostly with Kotlin at Android, but I also work on the other projects of the startup with a lot of technologies involved.

Android engineer

Freelancer

07/2019 - Present

I have worked on personal projects. The majority of Android apps for learning new technologies of Android like Jetpack Compose and managing projects with GitHub Actions

10/2017 - 04/2022

Here I study Sistemas Informáticos y Computación. I joined on many projects here an also contest like IEEE CupaXtreme.

Android engineer

Camello

04/2020 - 09/2020

In this project I started learning about Android native languages as Java and Kotlin. See more.

Virtualizer

Ediloja

10/2019 - 04/2020

This company is an extension of my university. Here I have to work with html, css and javascript for uploading the course's content of the university to make them available to people studying at distance, in other parts of the world.

Education

Mostly Autodidact

University - Platzi - Others

10/2019 - Present

I complement my university education with courses and certifications in many others platforms like Platzi and others. Check my education and certifications on my LinkedIn profile.

Skills

Android development

100%

Django

90%

React-Native

80%

Contact Info

06/1999
Renato Balcázar
renatojobal@gmail.com

Hobbies

Sometimes I Like to do things with Arduinos and Raspberries :D; Take care of my plants; do exercise and play the guitar.