Rodrigo Contreras Benz
Co-founder & Development Lead · MyComuApp
Valparaíso, Chile
rcontreras [at] mycomuapp.com
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Computer Engineer and Graphic Designer with over 20 years building software for companies, media, universities and public institutions. Full stack developer in Java, Spring, PHP, Node.js, NestJS, .NET and Flutter.
Co-founder and development lead of MyComuApp since 2016, with experience in agile project management (Scrum, PMP-aligned diploma) and teaching in bootcamps and higher education.
Services
- Web design
- Web development
- IT consulting
- Application development
- Custom software development
- Cloud application development
Experience
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Development Engineer
Neosoltec
- Implement banking and insurance solutions with Node.js, NestJS and .NET (C#): REST APIs and service integrations.
- Build document-management and data-analysis systems.
- Integrate AI services into client solutions.
Stack: Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript, .NET (C#), REST APIs, AI services
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Co-founder & Development Lead
MyComuApp
- Co-founded the company; lead the agile team that designs, builds and operates its community communication platform.
- Defined the architecture; develop the cross-platform Flutter app (Android, iOS, macOS and web) and its PHP 8 / MySQL REST API: 200,000+ lines of code, 120+ OpenAPI-documented endpoints and 100+ automated test files.
- Integrated video calls (LiveKit, WebRTC) and push notifications (Firebase); shipped to Google Play and the App Store.
Stack: Flutter, Dart, PHP 8, MySQL, LiveKit, Firebase, Swift, OpenAPI, Git
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Full Stack Java Bootcamp Instructor
Desafío Latam
- Trained full stack developers in Chile’s Talento Digital program (Sence), in bootcamp format.
- Taught Java EE, Spring Framework, Oracle SQL, web development and the MVC pattern.
Stack: Java EE, Spring, Oracle SQL, MVC
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Development Analyst
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
- Analyzed and built management, internal-control and e-commerce solutions for the Finance Department.
- Modeled and documented business processes for the systems unit.
Stack: Java EE, Spring MVC, Oracle 12c/21c, Oracle Linux, JavaScript, Flutter, Git
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Innovation & Entrepreneurship Lecturer
Duoc UC
- Taught “Entrepreneurship and Innovation” and “Innovation Projects” in the institution’s cross-disciplinary program.
- Applied Lean Startup, Design Thinking and agile methods (Scrum, Kanban) to student projects.
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Java EE Development Engineer
Isercon
- Developed and maintained high-traffic web systems on Java EE.
Stack: Java EE, Struts 2, MySQL, Oracle, Debian, SVN
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Development Engineer
AltaVoz S.A.
- Built websites and web applications for media outlets such as Chilevisión and Radio Cooperativa, and for government portals.
- Developed, documented and delivered training on the Prontus CMS; owned development and migrations.
Stack: Java EE, PHP, Perl, MySQL, JavaScript, Git, GitHub
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Systems Engineer
Subsecretaría de Desarrollo Regional y Administrativo (SUBDERE)
- Developed web and document-management systems for the Valparaíso Urban Recovery and Development Program (PRDUV).
- Led tenders for IT projects and services.
- Served as an external consultant on PHP, Java EE and .NET (C#) systems.
Stack: PHP, .NET (C#), Java EE, PostgreSQL, jQuery, Debian, SVN
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Systems Developer
Colegium
- Developed school communication and management web systems, including SchoolTrack Web and Commtrack.
Stack: PHP, MySQL, 4th Dimension, JavaScript, jQuery, Debian
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Systems Developer
Manpower Chile
- Designed and built the websites and corporate intranet for Esval and Aguas del Valle.
Stack: ASP, PHP, SQL Server, IIS, JavaScript, ActionScript
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Freelance Developer
Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso
- Designed and built web and interactive multimedia applications.
Stack: ASP, PHP, SQL Server, ActionScript, Lingo
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Graphic Design Intern
Diario El Expreso S.A.P.
- Designed and laid out a fortnightly real-estate magazine and press ads through to print.
Stack: QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Photoshop
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Programming Intern
Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso
- Built the internal module for recording and reporting supplies inventory.
Stack: Visual Basic, SQL, Crystal Reports
Education
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Course in Applying Agile Methodologies for Digital Transformation
Duoc UC
Scrum and early value delivery. Grade 7.0 (highest).
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Cyber Security and Internet of Things (IoT) Program, Startup Academy
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María
Software development, communication protocols and big data.
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Diploma in IT Project Management (PMP-aligned)
Duoc UC
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Computer Engineering degree (Ingeniero de Ejecución en Informática)
Duoc UC
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Systems Analyst degree
Duoc UC
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Postgraduate Diploma in Art and New Technologies, Interactive Multimedia
Universidad de Chile
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Graphic Design degree
Duoc UC
Projects
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MyComuApp
Communication platform for buildings, condominiums and organizations: news, notices, bookings, parcels, messaging and video calls.
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Atarium
Digital encyclopedia of Atari for Android, Windows, macOS, Linux and the web, built with Flutter.
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Statix
Desktop system monitor with real-time CPU, memory and network metrics and pets that react to the computer.
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NimbusPlace
Java EE social network for remembering loved ones and their legacy.
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Commtrack
Web platform for communication between schools, parents and staff, replacing printed circulars.
Honors and awards
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WorkUp pre-incubation program (MyComuApp)
Incubadora de Negocios Inacap
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Selected for the IoT Challenge for Smart Industries (MyComuApp)
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María
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Second place, CITT Challenge 2017 (IBebe project)
Duoc UC and Tata Consultancy Services
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Joint pre-incubation, IF Valparaíso and 3IE (MyComuApp)
IF Valparaíso
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Finalist, Impacta Seguridad contest (MyComuApp)
Laboratorio de Gobierno de Chile
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Second place, All In Chile 2017 (MyComuApp)
Duoc UC
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Regional selection, Innovators Under 35
Fundación País Digital
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Nominee, Alumni Award for Innovation
Duoc UC
Languages
- Spanish Native
- English Limited working proficiency
Information taken from each member’s public LinkedIn profile.
