Hi, I’m Mauricio Guzmán, an Android and mobile developer from Ecuador with 5+ years of experience building robust apps for Android and web using Kotlin, Java, and modern frameworks. I enjoy turning complex problems into simple, delightful user experiences and I’m driven by learning and innovation. I’ve owned two businesses for three years and was champion of an entrepreneurship challenge at my university, which taught me the value of teamwork and execution. I’m passionate about shipping high-quality software, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and continuously improving processes. I value security, performance, and a great developer culture, and I love exploring new technologies to build impactful products.

Mauricio Guzmán

Hi, I’m Mauricio Guzmán, an Android and mobile developer from Ecuador with 5+ years of experience building robust apps for Android and web using Kotlin, Java, and modern frameworks. I enjoy turning complex problems into simple, delightful user experiences and I’m driven by learning and innovation. I’ve owned two businesses for three years and was champion of an entrepreneurship challenge at my university, which taught me the value of teamwork and execution. I’m passionate about shipping high-quality software, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and continuously improving processes. I value security, performance, and a great developer culture, and I love exploring new technologies to build impactful products.

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Hi, I’m Mauricio Guzmán, an Android and mobile developer from Ecuador with 5+ years of experience building robust apps for Android and web using Kotlin, Java, and modern frameworks. I enjoy turning complex problems into simple, delightful user experiences and I’m driven by learning and innovation. I’ve owned two businesses for three years and was champion of an entrepreneurship challenge at my university, which taught me the value of teamwork and execution.

I’m passionate about shipping high-quality software, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and continuously improving processes. I value security, performance, and a great developer culture, and I love exploring new technologies to build impactful products.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Android Developer Sr. at Iguana Solutions
October 14, 2024 - Present
Customer fraud was reduced by 30% by integrating the VU Security biometric security model into our client's Banco del Pacífico Android mobile banking app. Tech Stack: Kotlin, MVVM, LiveData, Data Binding, Coroutines, Jetpack Compose, Dagger Hilt, Unit Testing.
Android Developer, SSr. Adv. at Globant
May 9, 2022 - February 23, 2024
Reduced customer calls to Customer Service by 70% through the development of the Commercial Cards self-service module (Credit and Debit Cards) in the Banco Hipotecario app for an Argentine client. Tech Stack: Kotlin, MVVM, Live Data, Data Binding, Coroutines, Jetpack Compose, Dagger Hilt, Mockito 2 (Unit Testing).
Mobile Developer at Pinlet S.A.
July 8, 2019 - January 29, 2021
A company's productivity improved by 30% by implementing the iOS app I developed for clocking in and out of remote workers, complete with photos and GPS. Reducing the response time of private security guards to neighborhood residents by 40% by creating an Android app that implemented online chat between users and the development's management. Tech Stack: Kotlin, MVP, MVVM, LiveData, Data Binding, Jetpack Compose, ViewModel, Coroutines, Dagger, iOS(Swift), Storyboards, Git, Angular 9, Typescript, Slim(PHP), MySQL, Mockito, GraphQL.
Front-End Developer at Global Hits S.A.
June 4, 2018 - February 22, 2019
Reduction of sales order processing time by 80% at Claro's IDCs, creating a search platform with filters integrated with third-party APIs and data sorted by relevance powered by third-party libraries. Tech Stack: PrimeNG, Angular 6, TypeScript, CSS 3, HTML, Bootstrap, Git.
Full Stack Developer at NovaTechnology S.A.
June 5, 2016 - May 18, 2017
Develop the billing module for the automation of the accounting seat process from an insurance company with a reduction of 20% of administrative documentation time.. Tech Stack: Laravel, XAMP, MySQL, AngularJS, HTML, CSS, Git.
Java Developer at Origami Solutions
February 9, 2015 - December 25, 2015
Participated in the ERP implementation by developing the cadastral module for Samborondon City Hall. Automated data flow of production processes, integrated legacy systems into the ERP, and helped meet project deadlines. Tech Stack: PostgreSQL, GlassFish, TomEE, JTA, Hibernate, JPA, EJB, JSF, PrimeFaces.
Senior Android Developer at Guana Solutions
October 1, 2024 - November 17, 2025
Implemented biometric security integration (VU biometrics) and AppGate OTP generation for Pacific Bank's Android app, significantly reducing fraud. Tech stack: Kotlin, MVVM, LiveData, Data Binding, Coroutines, Jetpack Compose, Dagger Hilt, Unit Testing.
Senior Android Developer at Globant
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024
Reduced customer service calls by 70% by developing a Commercial Card self-service module for Hipotecario Bank's app. Tech stack: Kotlin, MVVM, LiveData, Data Binding, Coroutines, Jetpack Compose, Dagger Hilt, Unit Testing.
Senior Android Developer at Advanced POS Solutions
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Reduced order processing time for selling food dishes by 70% by developing POS modules that managed and controlled restaurant operations. Tech stack: Kotlin, MVVM, LiveData, Data Binding, GraphQL, Dagger, Mockito (Unit Testing).
Mobile Developer at Pinlet S.A.
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Reduced neighborhood administration response time by 70% by creating an iOS app module that implemented a registry of guests and events for neighborhood administration. Tech stack: Kotlin, Java, MVP/MVVM, LiveData, Data Binding, Jetpack, Git, Android Studio.
Java Developer at Origami Solutions
December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Participated in ERP implementation by developing the cadastral module for Samborondon City Hall; automated data flows and integration of legacy systems to ERP, meeting deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science at ESPOL (Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral)
May 1, 2003 - November 1, 2010
Bachelor of Computer Science at ESPOL
May 1, 2003 - November 1, 2010

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
    uniE621 Pinlet iOS App
    Designed and developed an iOS app module in Swift 5 using Storyboards to streamline guest and event registration workflows. Implemented MVC architecture and reusable UI components for consistency and maintainability. Integrated secure API communication for data synchronization between users and the administration system. Implemented asynchronous event handling to ensure smooth UI interactions and message delivery. Integrated push notifications and optimized data flow for real-time updates and alerts. Conducted unit testing and participated in code reviews to ensure reliability and maintainability.
    uniE621 Villanova Android App
    Designed and developed the chat screen enabling neighborhood residents to contact inmediatelly to the private guards and urbanization administration. Implemented MVP architecture, LiveData, and Kotlin Coroutines to improve scalability, performance, and responsiveness. Integrated RESTful APIs for secure transactions and card data synchronization. Conducted unit testing and participated in code reviews to ensure reliability and maintainability.
    uniE621 Pinlet Android App
    Designed and developed an Android app using Java, MVC architecture, and RxJava to enable real-time chat between residents and security teams. Implemented asynchronous event handling and View Binding to ensure smooth UI interactions and message delivery. Integrated push notifications and optimized data flow for real-time updates and alerts. Collaborated with backend developers to define secure communication endpoints and authentication logic. Conducted unit testing and participated in code reviews to ensure reliability and maintainability.
    uniE621 Mobile POS (Android)
    Designed and developed multiple Android POS modules to manage table-side ordering, real-time kitchen communication, and mobile payment processing. Implemented RESTful API integrations for order synchronization, billing, and secure transaction processing. Built custom UI components using XML, Jepack Navigation, and Material Design for an intuitive and fast user experience. Optimized workflows using Kotlin Coroutines to improve responsiveness and reduce latency in order transmission. Collaborated with backend and QA teams to ensure stable operation across various Android devices in high-traffic environments.
    uniE621 Hipotecario Bank Android App
    Designed and developed the Commercial Card Self-Service Module for credit and debit cards, enabling users to manage their cards directly from the Android app. Implemented MVP architecture with Jetpack Compose, LiveData, and Kotlin Coroutines to improve scalability, performance, and responsiveness. Integrated RESTful APIs for secure transactions and card data synchronization. Conducted unit testing using Mockito 2 and participated in code reviews to ensure reliability and maintainability. Collaborated with product, QA, and UX teams under Agile methodology to deliver new features efficiently.
    uniE621 Pacific Bank Android App
    Integrated biometric authentication (VU Security) and OTP code generation (AppGate) modules to enhance account protection and prevent fraud. Implemented asynchronous operations using Kotlin Coroutines and LiveData, optimizing performance and ensuring a smooth user experience even under high transaction loads. Refactored legacy code to a modern MVVM architecture with Jetpack Compose and Data Binding, improving maintainability and UI responsiveness. Developed unit tests and automated CI/CD pipelines to ensure code quality, fast deployment, and reliability at scale. Collaborated with cross-functional teams (backend, QA, UI/UX) to deliver secure and high-performing app updates aligned with business goals.