Dereck Izakiath Monge Chaves

Software developer in progress, with real projects and a drive to keep growing.

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Academic Background

Colegio Técnico Profesional de Liberia

Technical Degree in IT and Computer Networking.

2019 – 2022

Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica

Diploma in Computer Application Programming.

2023 – 2025

Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica

Bachelor's in Information Systems Engineering.

2023 – Present

Work Experience

INA (Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje)

Technical internship in network maintenance and IT systems management.

Oct – Dec 2022

Grupo Asesores Leitón & Gamboa (Alega S.A)

Seasonal external service at the Judicial Branch of Liberia — service desk support via Aranda Service Desk.

Nov – Dec 2023

PLECSYS

Engineering universitary proyect in development of a cross-platform mobile app and REST API development for business management.

2025 – Present

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Dereck Monge Chaves

Jr. Backend & Full-Stack Developer

I am an Information Systems Engineering student with intermediate technical experience in IT and networking. I specialize in full-stack development, with a primary focus on the backend, though I am comfortable working across the entire stack. I am proficient in backend technologies such as .NET and Java Spring Boot, which allow me to build robust and scalable systems. I am motivated by writing clean, functional code, and I enjoy understanding the business logic behind each feature, beyond the technical aspects. I have participated in real-world projects, collaborated with IT teams, and taken on challenges that have driven me to learn quickly and adapt effectively. I am currently open to internships and junior positions where I can contribute from day one, continue to grow, and be part of a team that builds solutions that truly matter.

Soft Skills

Strategic Planning
Problem Solving
Research Skills
Teamwork
Negotiation
Takes on Challenges
Adaptable to Change
Creativity
Active Learning

Languages & More

Spanish — Native
English — B2
Open to internships & junior roles
Based in Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Available for remote work

My Tech Stack

Architectures

REST API Strong - 95%
Monolithic Confident - 75%
Server side rendering Confident - 75%
Microservices Familiar - 50%
GraphQL Familiar - 50%

Backend

.NET Strong - 85%
Golang Strong - 85%
Java Spring Boot Strong - 85%
C++ Familiar - 45%
Javascript Familiar - 45%
Typescript Familiar - 45%
Node.js Familiar - 45%
Rust Familiar - 35%
Supabase Familiar - 30%
Firebase Familiar - 30%
Python Learning - 25%

Cross Platform & mobile

.NET MAUI Strong - 85%
React Native Familiar - 45%
Android Studio Learning - 25%

Frontend

HTML Strong - 100%
Tailwind Strong - 85%
Bootstrap Strong - 85%
CSS Strong - 80%
Astro Strong - 80%
Vue.js Confident - 75%
Nuxt.js Confident - 75%
React Familiar - 45%
Blazor Learning - 25%
Angular Learning - 25%

Databases

MS SQL Server Confident - 75%
PostgreSQL Confident - 75%
MongoDB Confident - 75%
MySQL Familiar - 50%
Neon DB Familiar - 50%
MariaDB Familiar - 50%

Versioning

GitHub Strong - 100%
Git Confident - 75%
Azure DevOps Learning - 25%

Agile Methods

Scrum Confident - 70%

AI Tools & Productivity

Claude Strong - 100%
BlackBox Strong - 100%
GitHub Copilot Confident - 75%

My projects

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PLECSYS App

Originally designed as a cross-platform mobile app to expand the functionality of PLECSYS, this app was developed for the diploma and bachelor's degree programs in Systems Engineering at the National University of Costa Rica.


Built with

.NET MAUI C# (CSharp) MS SQL Server Entity Framework Core .NET 9 .NET Web API (Rest API) FastEndpoints
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Mindximize App

A personal portfolio project — a task manager web app built around agile methodologies like Scrum, focused on time management and productivity. Features an intuitive, responsive interface built with modern web technologies and a scalable architecture designed to support multiple platform types. Currently in active development.


Built with

React (with React Router) Golang (Go) PostgreSQL GORM (Go ORM) Goose (Migrations) Gin (Web Framework)
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Leona Waterfall Web App

Contributed to the development of the Cataratas la Leona tourism business website, managed by the Freelancer development team ®Brewcode, which handles tours, packages, bookings, and transportation to the site.


Built with

Nuxt 4 Typescript Neon (PostgreSQL) Prisma (ORM) Nuxt i18n Nitro (Serverless)
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SIPAUNA App

A PWA (Progressive Web App) designed on GraphQL architecture to manage schedules for classrooms and public spaces at Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, allowing users to view, create, edit, and delete reservations for these spaces.


Built with

Nuxt 4 Typescript Supabase GraphQL Nitro (Serverless)