Juan Carlos Cardenas - Software Engineer

Details

Location:
New Jersey, United States

Professional Summary

Software Engineer with experience in test automation, CI/CD pipeline optimization, and full-stack development. Proven ability to lead teams, architect robust testing frameworks, and develop internal tools that enhance productivity and streamline data processing.

Skills

Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript
Frameworks: ReactJS, Next.js, Flask
CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, Ansible
Testing: Robot Framework, Selenium, JMeter
Systems: Linux, KVM, z/VM
Other: Git, Jira, Airflow

Languages

Spanish (Native)
English (Fluent)

Education

B.S. in Electronic Technologies Engineering

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), Guadalajara

January 2011 - May 2015

Employment History

Sr. Software Engineer, Pinterest

Remote | January 2025 - Present

Lead the development of internal tools and applications using JavaScript, ReactJS, and Next.js.
Mentor junior engineers on best practices for software development, code quality, and system design.
Drive the strategy and optimization of the CI/CD infrastructure using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.

Software Engineer, Pinterest

Remote | July 2022 - January 2025

Engineered and maintained data processing pipelines using Python and Airflow.
Developed internal Flask-based APIs and applications to improve team efficiency.
Led front-end development of internal tools using ReactJS and TypeScript.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features.

Linux Integration Test Engineer, IBM

Poughkeepsie, NY | January 2022 - July 2022

Set up and configured the team's Jenkins instance for automated testing.
Used Ansible to automate the installation and configuration of IBM Java Test Applications.
Validated software in complex enterprise environments on IBM Z mainframes.

Test Automation Lead, IBM Spectrum Virtualize

Guadalajara, Mexico | February 2021 - January 2022

Architected and maintained a scalable, in-house test automation framework using Python and Robot Framework, reducing manual testing effort by 40%.
Trained and mentored a team of 13 junior engineers on automation best practices, code standards, and framework architecture.
Integrated the automation framework with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to enable automated regression testing and faster feedback cycles.

Software Test Team Lead, IBM Spectrum Virtualize

Guadalajara, Mexico | January 2019 - January 2021

Led a team of four test engineers, providing daily technical direction, mentorship, and career development guidance.
Drove initiatives that improved the resiliency and efficiency of the test automation framework, increasing test coverage by 25%.
Developed and deployed a custom reporting system to track test execution and defect metrics, providing key insights to stakeholders.

Software Test Engineer, IBM Spectrum Virtualize

Guadalajara, Mexico | September 2015 - December 2018

Worked directly with clients on-site to provide hands-on technical support and resolve complex issues.