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Luis Alberto Avila Gutierrez

Luis Alberto Avila Gutierrez

Senior Backend .NET Developer | Azure

Barranquilla, Atlántico, CO
+57 320 329 8501
Spanish, English

Background


About

About

Senior Backend Developer with 10+ years of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, focused on designing and delivering enterprise-grade REST APIs using C# and .NET Core. Proven expertise in Azure-based architectures including Azure Functions, API Management, Service Bus and Azure SQL. Experienced in leading technical design phases, optimizing high-volume SQL workloads and supporting mission-critical production environments.

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • .NET Tech Lead, LINKTIC

    Sep, 2024 - Aug, 202511 months

    Tech lead role focused on backend architecture, Azure integrations, production support and technical documentation.

    • Led backend architecture and technical design phases using .NET Core and Azure.

    • Designed REST APIs for enterprise integrations (internal systems and third-party services).

    • Implemented Azure API Management policies including JWT validation, rate limiting and request transformations.

    • Built Azure Functions (HTTP Trigger) for serverless endpoints with centralized logging and structured error handling.

    • Integrated Azure Service Bus (queues and topics) for asynchronous workflows.

    • Performed production support and root cause analysis in high-availability environments.

    • Documented technical solutions and contributed to disaster recovery planning.

  • Senior Software Engineer, CBTW

    Feb, 2024 - Aug, 20246 months

    Backend development with .NET Core and Azure services in cross-functional teams.

    • Developed backend services using .NET Core Web API and WCF.

    • Implemented OAuth 2.0 authentication and secure API integrations.

    • Worked with Azure Web Apps, Azure SQL and Key Vault.

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and product stakeholders.

  • Software Engineer, PRAXIS IT

    Mar, 2023 - Sep, 20236 months

    Enterprise development using .NET stack (WCF, T-SQL) and performance improvements.

    • Worked with .NET Core, WCF and T-SQL in enterprise environments.

    • Improved performance of complex joins and stored procedures.

    • Collaborated in multi-country agile teams.

  • Senior Software Engineer, PERFICIENT

    Oct, 2021 - Mar, 20231 year 5 months

    Enterprise API development for international clients, with SQL performance tuning and Azure messaging.

    • Developed RESTful APIs in C# and .NET Core for international clients.

    • Optimized SQL Server queries using indexing strategies and execution plan analysis.

    • Implemented asynchronous messaging using Azure Service Bus.

    • Participated in CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Git.

  • Senior Developer, DIGITALWARE

    Apr, 2021 - Sep, 20215 months

    Senior developer role building new modules for a healthcare project using Microsoft stack.

    • Developed new project modules using C# and .NET Core.

    • Built and maintained Web API services for backend integration.

    • Worked with Angular and DevExtreme on front-end integration when required.

  • Software Development Engineer, RENTEC

    Dec, 2017 - Mar, 20213 years 3 months

    Development of new enterprise software modules using Microsoft technologies and DevExpress ecosystem.

    • Developed new modules using C# and ASP.NET MVC.

    • Built UI and reporting components using DevExpress suite.

    • Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver enhancements and maintenance for enterprise systems.

  • Senior Engineer / Development Coordinator, Clínica General del Norte

    May, 2012 - Feb, 20174 years 9 months

    ERP implementation and enterprise development in healthcare environments.

    • Implemented ERP Servinte Enterprise and developed DevExpress forms and reports.

    • Developed stored procedures and supported database performance improvements.

    • Supported production environments and infrastructure (Windows Server / Linux) as part of delivery.

Skills

Skills

  • Backend & Integration

    C#

    .NET Core

    ASP.NET Web API

    WCF

    REST APIs

    Microservices

    Service Fabric

  • Azure Cloud

    Azure Functions (HTTP Trigger)

    Azure Web Apps

    Azure API Management

    Azure Data Factory

    Azure Service Bus

    Azure SQL

    Cosmos DB

    Azure Storage

    Key Vault

  • Database & Performance

    SQL Server

    Azure SQL

    Stored Procedures

    Indexes

    Views

    Complex Joins

    Execution Plans

    Performance Tuning

  • DevOps & Security

    Git

    Azure DevOps

    CI/CD

    OAuth 2.0

Education

Education

  • MSc in Systems and Computing Engineering, Master's Degree, Universidad Simón Bolívar

    Apr, 2019 - Jun, 2021

Awards

Awards

  • Ganador Premio Excelencia Académica P.I.E.A , Universidad Simón Bolívar

    Awarded on: Dec 01, 2020

  • Ganador Beca Maestría Convocatoria 809 , Gobernación del Atlántico - Minciencias

    Awarded on: Jul 01, 2018

  • Empleado del Semestre , Excelencia Laboral

    Awarded on: Jun 01, 2012

  • Representante Laboral Área Administrativa , Clínica General del Norte

    Awarded on: Jan 01, 2014

Volunteer Work

Volunteer Work

  • Scientific Research Volunteer, Programa Ondas - Minciencias

    Jan, 2022 - Present

    Volunteer researcher supporting scientific and innovation initiatives focused on technology and applied research in Colombia.

Publications

Publications

  • System for Learning Kinetic Communication Patterns in Patients with Cerebral Palsy Based on Deep Learning, Experimental Neurology (Elsevier), Volume 363

    Published on: Jan 01, 2023

    Peer-reviewed scientific publication focused on deep learning applications for neurological pattern recognition and analysis.

References

References

  • AMMET KASSAR

    Alfa SA, +57 318-800-7546 - Jefe de Sistemas

  • HECTOR VILLAZON V

    Janus IT, +57 316-573-2045 - Full Stack Development

  • ROMAN ABAD GUTIERREZ M

    Gases del Caribe, +57(5) 330-6210 - Jefe de Relaciones Industriales

  • GILL GUTIERREZ

    Empresas Públicas de Medellín, +57 300-290-0376 - Jefe de Facturación