I'm Handerson Contreras Irías, a full-stack software engineer from Tegucigalpa, Honduras with over ten years of experience building modern web applications for clients in education, health, government, and technology. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, scalable software that delivers real value to users. Throughout my career, I've worked across startups and large organizations, using a mix of React, Vue, Django, Python, and cloud services to deliver robust back-end APIs and delightful front-ends, while sharing best practices with teams to raise the bar on quality and velocity.

Handerson Contreras Irías

I'm Handerson Contreras Irías, a full-stack software engineer from Tegucigalpa, Honduras with over ten years of experience building modern web applications for clients in education, health, government, and technology. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, scalable software that delivers real value to users. Throughout my career, I've worked across startups and large organizations, using a mix of React, Vue, Django, Python, and cloud services to deliver robust back-end APIs and delightful front-ends, while sharing best practices with teams to raise the bar on quality and velocity.

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I’m Handerson Contreras Irías, a full-stack software engineer from Tegucigalpa, Honduras with over ten years of experience building modern web applications for clients in education, health, government, and technology. I enjoy turning complex requirements into clean, scalable software that delivers real value to users.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked across startups and large organizations, using a mix of React, Vue, Django, Python, and cloud services to deliver robust back-end APIs and delightful front-ends, while sharing best practices with teams to raise the bar on quality and velocity.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
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English
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Work Experience

Staff Software Engineer at BairesDev
September 1, 2022 - October 27, 2025
Lead developer working on multiple client projects with a stack including Next.js, React, Storybook, GraphQL, and MS SQL Server; collaborates with cloud providers to deploy applications; focuses on front-end and API integration, ensuring continuous delivery and high-quality user experiences.
Senior Software Developer Freelancer at Digital Age
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Developed and maintained software for clients in Germany using Vue.js and Python (Django, Flask). Built backend APIs with Django REST Framework and front-end with Vue.js; implemented cloud deployments on Google Cloud Platform and created admin tools for client dashboards. Projects included ABDIA system (deposit tracking and payroll) and a Laureate content platform with GraphQL APIs and a Vue frontend; implemented GCS-backed search and authentication/authorization using Auth0.
Senior Software Developer at BairesDev
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Led development for a health-focused platform that tracks activity and vitals for elderly residents in an assisted living setting; built mobile-friendly front-ends and a Node.js/Python back-end, with data storage in Google Firestore. Implemented two microservices connected to AWS/GCP for authentication and data processing.
Senior Software Developer at Laureate International Universities
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Contributed to a large-scale platform for Laureate network including SAML2 identity provider, front-end in Angular, back-end in Django, and a GraphQL API exposed via Graphene. Implemented search indexing with Elasticsearch, Office 365 integration, and a content manager based on Wagta il CMS; frontend involved Vue.js. Built multiple integrations hosted on Google Cloud Run/Functions.
Software Developer Freelancer at Intellect International Systems
March 1, 2014 - March 1, 2014
Freelance development using Apex, Java, Visualforce, JavaScript, and HTML for Salesforce-powered solutions.
Software Developer Freelancer at Secretary of Education at Honduras
October 1, 2013 - October 1, 2013
Developed educational administration solutions using Django, PostgreSQL, PHP, and Linux; projects included SA CE, SIP LIE, and infrastructure for district-level centers with reporting and management features.
Software Developer Freelancer at Agriculture Secretariat of Honduras
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Built a system for managing agricultural units, locations, assets, and reporting; used PHP, OpenLayers, Joomla, GeoServer, and MySQL; hosted on Google Cloud with Cloud SQL and Cloud Storage; integrated with FireBase/AWS services for workflow and authentication.

Education

Software Engineer at National University of Honduras (UNA H)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013
Mechanical Automotive Technician at Honduras Institute Tegucigalpa
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Google Cloud Associate Engineer
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Government, Healthcare, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment