Julian Toro
About Julian Toro
Julian Toro is a Full Stack Engineer with extensive experience in software development and leadership roles. He has worked at various companies, including Kin Insurance, Jebbit, Cubbo, Rapigo, and Softseguros, and has expertise in modern development practices and cloud technologies.
Work at Jebbit
Julian Toro has been employed at Jebbit as a Full Stack Engineer since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the development and maintenance of web applications, utilizing his expertise in various technologies. His responsibilities include implementing both front-end and back-end solutions to enhance user experience and system functionality.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Julian worked as a Software Engineering Contractor at Kin Insurance from 2021 to 2022 for nine months. He also served as a Full Stack Developer at Cubbo for four months in 2021. His earlier roles include serving as CTO and Cofounder at Rapigo from 2016 to 2021 and as CTO and Founder at Softseguros from 2009 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Julian studied Ingeniería de sistemas at Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, where he earned his degree from 2002 to 2008. He further enhanced his skills by completing a Javascript School program at Platzi in 2019, focusing on web application development. His expertise includes breaking down monolithic architectures, utilizing Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Event Sourcing.
Technical Skills and Technologies
Julian has extensive experience with various technologies, including Django, Ruby on Rails, and Node.js for building REST APIs. He is proficient in front-end development using ReactJS and Backbone.js. Additionally, he employs cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud, along with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes for DevOps tasks. He also has experience in refactoring legacy code to enhance system performance.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Julian co-founded two companies over the past seven years, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit. One of these ventures was successfully sold, highlighting his capability in building and scaling businesses in the technology sector.