Christian Fingerhuth, Developer in Santiago, Chile
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Christian Fingerhuth

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Bio

Christian Fingerhuth is a seasoned software engineer and project leader with extensive experience delivering impactful digital solutions for the public and private sectors. He excels at managing complex data-driven projects, transforming unique client needs into scalable, user-centered systems. Known for his leadership and commitment to innovation, Christian consistently drives successful outcomes, from data observatories to operational management systems.

Portfolio

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Amazon Web Services (AWS), Django, AngularJS, Vue, PostgreSQL, HTML...
Ministry of Finance of Chile
CakePHP, JavaScript, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Laravel, Healthcare
Ministry of Health of Chile
IT Projects, Databases, Healthcare

Experience

  • IT Projects - 15 years
  • Economics - 12 years
  • Databases - 10 years
  • Web Scraping - 10 years
  • Django - 8 years
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) - 7 years
  • Vue - 4 years
  • Docker - 2 years

Availability

Full-time

Preferred Environment

Django, Python, React, Vue, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Laravel

The most amazing...

...custom management software I developed was for a small company, empowering their rapid growth and expansion by streamlining operations and boosting efficiency.

Work Experience

Founder and Chief Technology Officer

2014 - PRESENT
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  • Founded and grew Analyze into a dynamic software development firm, now employing a skilled team of developers, a UI/UX designer, and a data scientist.
  • Spearheaded and delivered successful projects across multiple industries, leveraging cloud infrastructure for scalable, high-performance solutions.
  • Led cross-functional teams, coordinating developers, designers, and stakeholders to consistently achieve project goals and exceed client expectations.
  • Designed and implemented robust web scraping systems, optimizing data extraction processes across diverse data sources.
  • Built a reputation for agile project execution, delivering numerous projects within tight deadlines and continuously refining two key long-term solutions.
  • Established a collaborative work environment, fostering innovation and skill development among team members.
  • Drove integration of modern DevOps practices, improving deployment efficiency and reducing time-to-market for client projects.
  • Consistently adapted and aligned development strategies to meet evolving client needs, ensuring sustained engagement and project success.
  • Developed automated data workflows, enhancing client decision-making with streamlined data management and real-time analytics.
  • Introduced quality assurance processes and monitoring tools, ensuring reliability and robustness across all deployed applications.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Django, AngularJS, Vue, PostgreSQL, HTML, Web Applications, Python, TypeScript, Responsive Web Apps, Automation, Forms, Automated Data Flows, Progressive Web Applications (PWAs), Node.js, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft DBA, ODBC, Project Management, Data Scraping, PDF Scraping, API Integration, REST APIs, SQL, Docker, CSS, Scrapy, Spotify API, Laravel, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Full-stack, Selenium, Tailwind CSS, FastAPI, Test-driven Development (TDD), Microservices, Django REST Framework, Back-end, Amazon DynamoDB, Serverless, Message Queues, Apache Kafka, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Testing, Event-driven Programming

Advisor | Developer

2013 - 2014
Ministry of Finance of Chile
  • Joined the modernization team to enhance management practices across government agencies, proposing and implementing systemic improvements.
  • Designed and developed a comprehensive KPI tracking system, encompassing database design, coding, data integration, and detailed reporting.
  • Led the Chilepaga initiative to reduce late government invoice payments by developing the core Information System that supports the program, integrating data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and transparency.
  • Successfully reduced late payments across all government agencies through Chilepaga, which received national and international recognition for its impact.
  • Improved financial accountability within government departments by implementing systems that provided real-time data visibility to decision-makers.
  • Streamlined workflows and reporting processes, enabling better oversight and management of financial operations across multiple sectors.
  • Facilitated cross-agency collaboration, ensuring that the newly implemented systems met the diverse needs of different government departments.
  • Established data integration standards that enhanced the interoperability of financial information across government platforms.
  • Played a key role in the digital transformation of government financial operations, focusing on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
  • Trained government teams on new systems and processes, ensuring smooth adoption and long-term success of implemented changes.
Technologies: CakePHP, JavaScript, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Laravel, Healthcare

Advisor | Project Manager | Head of Division

2010 - 2013
Ministry of Health of Chile
  • Served as an advisor to the Undersecretary of Public Health, providing strategic guidance on budgeting, project management, and software development for nationwide health initiatives.
  • Led a multidisciplinary division encompassing health statistics, epidemiology, and health economics, overseeing software projects and data management to improve public health insights.
  • Spearheaded efforts to make key health indicators and public health data accessible, enhancing transparency and enabling data-driven decision-making.
  • Played a central role in a cross-departmental initiative to establish a comprehensive data management policy, standardizing practices across the ministry.
  • Directed the development and implementation of multiple software and information systems, streamlining processes and optimizing data workflows throughout the ministry.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance the integration and reliability of health information systems, ensuring alignment with national health objectives.
  • Improved accessibility and reporting of healthcare data, fostering a data-informed culture for more effective public health responses.
  • Supported capacity building within teams, facilitating knowledge transfer and long-term sustainability for health data and software initiatives.
Technologies: IT Projects, Databases, Healthcare

Junior Team Member

2008 - 2010
National Audit Office
  • Joined the team working on a report about healthcare-associated infections in English hospitals.
  • Participated in the analysis of its economic and financial impact.
  • Ran simulations of a theoretical model to identify factors related to infections.
Technologies: MATLAB

Junior Advisor

2005 - 2006
Corporación Municipal De Puente Alto
  • Developed centralized datasets for different departments, migrating them from difficult-to-use Excel sheets to SQL databases.
  • Led monthly meetings with each of the 30 head teachers to improve management issues.
  • Generated data and daily reports that were successfully used to improve student attendance.
  • Extracted data to improve control management and get an accurate and reliable budget.
Technologies: Excel VBA, MySQL

Fundación DEBRA Chile - Medical Health Records - Leader and Developer

Developed an electronic medical records system for DEBRA Chile, supporting complex patient data management for “niños piel de cristal.” The system enables detailed tracking of medical histories, test results, and specialist interactions, improving care quality and data accessibility for healthcare providers.

Eco-Lógica - Management System - Lead and Developer

http://ecologica.analyze.cl
Designed a comprehensive management system to streamline Eco-Lógica's recycling operations. This system optimizes client requests, transport logistics, and billing processes, directly contributing to the company's rapid growth and operational efficiency.

Subsecretaría de Ciencia, Tecnología, Conocimiento e Innovación - Observatorio de Datos

Developed a data observatory platform with a content management system and integration with DSpace, allowing administrators to manage and update data directly. The platform supports extensive data accessibility and sharing, contributing to informed decision-making in the scientific and public sectors.

Subsecretaría de Hacienda - Modenization - Advisor and Developer

Led modernization projects, including KPI tracking and financial management systems, enhancing oversight across government entities. Key projects include the Chilepaga initiative, which reduced late invoice payments and earned national and international recognition for its transparency and efficiency.

Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo de Chile - Repository - Developer

Upgraded ANID’s digital repository to the latest DSpace version, enabling researchers to submit and manage various document types. This platform facilitates research data sharing and contributes to a more organized, accessible repository for the national research community.

LucasDiesel - ETL and Monitoring - Leader and Developer

Built a system that tracks work orders, incorporating an algorithm that prioritizes tasks based on urgency. Displayed in workshops, this system helps workers manage tasks effectively, ensuring timely service delivery and enhancing operational transparency.

Medovic - Mangement System - Developer

Developed a web-based management tool for Medovic's financial operations, tracking client agreements, payment records, and sales rankings. This system provides a structured approach to managing business finances, offering real-time data visibility for internal decision-making.

DRIP SA - Management System - Developer

Created a quotation and order scheduling system for DRIP SA, with automated PDF document generation and email notifications. This platform allows seamless communication with clients, improving sales processes and customer satisfaction.

Tagle - Management System - Leader and Developer

Developed a system for managing quotations, client orders, and invoicing across multiple currencies. The platform includes order scheduling and email notifications, supporting Tagle’s sales operations with efficient client and order management.

Subsecretaría del Interior - Puerta

Developed Puerta, a performance management system for government indicators. This system tracks compliance across multiple parameters and allows departments to generate reports in PDF and Excel formats, enhancing transparency and accountability in public sector performance.

Comeduc - ETL, Data Management and Reporting - Leader and Developer

Built a data integration and reporting platform for Comeduc, consolidating information from multiple external sources. Users can create tailored reports and indicators, providing a comprehensive view of educational data for strategic decision-making.

Gestión de Comunidades Limitada (Semso.cl) - Herramienta Semáforo Social

Created a needs assessment tool based on the Multidimensional Poverty Index, providing companies with insights into employee welfare. This platform employs Big Data and demand aggregation to deliver personalized, actionable recommendations for improving employee well-being.

Redcol - Systems Integration, Reporting, and Monitoring

Developed an ETL system that gathers monitoring data, applies alert formulas, and sends notifications via SMS and Twilio integration. This system enables proactive monitoring, helping Redcol address issues efficiently and enhance response times.

Subsecretaría de Economía - Economic Data Observatory

Designed and implemented components for the Economic Data Observatory (Observatorio de Datos Económicos), a platform for collecting, analyzing, and sharing economic data to inform public policy. The project focused on data traceability, accessibility, and user engagement with open economic data.

Cero Azar - Data Management, ETL, and Reporting

Built a web scraping and reporting system to gather and analyze eCommerce data in Chile and Colombia, where the platform provides Ecomain and Cero Azar with daily insights into price trends, new product entries, and promotions, enhancing their competitive analysis.
2007 - 2009

Master's Degree in Public and Economic Policy

London School of Economics - London, United Kingdom

1998 - 2004

Engineer's Degree in Civil Engineering

Pontifical Catholic University of Chile - Santiago, Chile

NOVEMBER 2024 - PRESENT

Mastering Laravel Framework and PHP

Coursera - Board Infinity

Libraries/APIs

Vue, ODBC, REST APIs, React, Spotify API, Puppeteer, Node.js

Tools

Microsoft Excel, Grafana, Amazon CloudFront CDN, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Git, Celery, MATLAB, SurveyMonkey

Languages

Python, HTML, SQL, PHP 8, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, Excel VBA, Java

Frameworks

Django, Selenium, Django REST Framework, Angular, Scrapy, Flask, Ruby on Rails (RoR), AngularJS, CakePHP, Laravel, Tailwind CSS, Next.js

Paradigms

Automation, Database Design, Management, Test-driven Development (TDD), Microservices, Testing, Event-driven Programming, DevOps, Scrum

Storage

Amazon S3 (AWS S3), PostgreSQL, Microsoft DBA, Amazon DynamoDB, SQL Server DBA, Databases, MySQL

Platforms

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Docker, Twilio, AWS Lambda, Amazon EC2, Apache Kafka

Industry Expertise

Project Management, Healthcare

Other

Programming, Web Scraping, APIs, Scraping, Web Applications, Automated Data Flows, Data Scraping, API Integration, Full-stack, Back-end, Serverless, Architecture, DOM, IT Projects, Calculus, Economics, Public Finance, Responsive Web Apps, Forms, Progressive Web Applications (PWAs), Politics, PDF Scraping, Message Queues, DSpace, CI/CD Pipelines, eCommerce, Structural Analysis, Physics, Public Health, Data Science, Natural Language Processing (NLP), FastAPI, Construction, Finite Element Method (FEM), Sensor Data, Public Policy, IT Governance, Data Governance, Econometrics, Statistics, UX Architecture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning

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