Santiago Tovar
About Santiago Tovar
Santiago Tovar is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development, having worked at various companies including Turing and Hylink Group. He specializes in frontend solutions using React and backend development with Python frameworks, and has developed AI applications for a major law firm.
Work at BairesDev
Santiago Tovar has been employed at BairesDev as a Senior Software Engineer since 2024. In this role, he focuses on developing software solutions that meet client needs. His responsibilities include designing and implementing applications, ensuring quality and performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining BairesDev, Santiago Tovar held several positions in software development. He worked at Turing as a Software Developer for four months in 2024, and at Hylink Group as a Full Stack Engineer for three months in early 2023. Additionally, he was a Full Stack Engineer at Kumanday Software for one year from 2022 to 2023, and a Back End Developer at Manglar for four months in 2023. He also contributed as a Full Stack Engineer at Consultoria Regulatoria for two months in 2022.
Education and Expertise
Santiago Tovar studied at Universidad Nacional de Colombia, where he pursued a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Software Engineering from 2019 to 2025. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in software development principles and practices. He is proficient in frontend technologies, particularly React and its ecosystem, and has experience with backend frameworks such as Django, Flask, and FastAPI.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Santiago Tovar utilizes a diverse range of databases and storage solutions, including MongoDB, Blob, Dynamo, and Chroma, in his software projects. He specializes in integrating APIs, such as Google Docs, OpenAI, and Postman, into software solutions. His expertise also includes developing AI and automation applications, notably for one of the largest law firms globally, enhancing client assistance and business operations.
Early Career in Customer Service
Before transitioning to software development, Santiago Tovar worked as a Customer Service Agent at Sitel Group from 2021 to 2022 for eight months in Bogotá, D.C., Colombia. This role provided him with foundational skills in communication and problem-solving, which have been beneficial in his subsequent technical positions.