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03 — About me

A little about me

I’m Andrés, a Systems Engineering student from Colombia who enjoys building things, understanding how technology works, and exploring new challenges.

My journey combines software development, university life, sports, and a constant curiosity for learning. Outside programming, you’ll probably find me playing volleyball, spending time with friends, exploring new tools, or working on something that started as a simple idea.

I believe that growth comes from consistency, curiosity, and being willing to try things you haven’t mastered yet.

A few things about me

From
Barranquilla, Colombia
Currently
Systems Engineering student
Sport
Volleyball
Exploring
Software architecture & development

I like taking an idea — something intangible — and making it real. If you can imagine it, you can build it.

— Why I build things

Software · Sports · Life

What I’m made of

01

Volleyball & Sports

Member of the Uninorte volleyball team, competing regionally for the university. Also into basketball, soccer and the gym. Discipline, teamwork, competition and learning.

02

University Life

Studying Systems Engineering: academic challenges, university activities and experiences that complement the degree.

03

Tech & Curiosity

Linux, Ubuntu, developer tooling, programming, automation and tech experiments.

04

Community & Volunteering

Volunteer with the Colombian Red Cross, Atlántico chapter.

Uninorte volleyball team

On the court

Andrés jumping to serve a volleyball in an indoor court
Jump serve
Andrés spiking the ball over the net during a university volleyball match
Game day

Journey

How I got here

Development

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Node.js
  • NestJS
  • Prisma
  • Docker
  • Git
  • Linux

Data & analysis

  • SQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Python
  • Excel / Google Sheets

Languages

  • Spanish (native)
  • English (B2, EF SET)

  1. 2014 – presentVolunteering

    Volunteer, Colombian Red Cross

    Atlántico chapter

  2. 07/2022Education

    Started Systems & Computer Engineering

    Universidad del Norte

  3. Team memberSport

    Uninorte volleyball team

    Representing the university in regional competitions

  4. 08/2025 – 11/2025Project

    Arkad — Full Stack Developer

    Uninorte Gamer Fair platform

  5. 11/2025Certification

    Linux Essentials

    Cisco Networking Academy

  6. 03/2026 – 06/2026Project

    Iris — Frontend Developer

    Capstone project grading platform

  7. 06/2026 – 07/2026Training

    Cátedra Barranquilla

    Leadership, civic participation, environment and social transformation

  8. 09/2026Certification

    EF SET English Certificate

    59/100 · B2 Upper Intermediate

  9. NowEducation

    9th semester

    Systems Engineering

  10. 09/2027Education

    Expected graduation

The crew

Meet Thera & Plinio

Black-and-white close-up of Thera, a shepherd dog, in profile
Thera
Close-up of Plinio, a Yorkshire terrier, looking at the camera
Plinio

Landscapes & small details

Things I stop to look at

Tall tree against a deep blue sky with white clouds
Looking upSoft skill: Long-term vision
Purple flowers in front of a row of tall palm trunks
Palms & periwinklesSoft skill: Adaptability
A field of small white daisies with yellow centers
ChamomileSoft skill: Teamwork
A single yellow flower standing out in green grass
Small detailsSoft skill: Attention to detail

On repeat

I listen to a bit of everything: Latin genres, pop, and even classical.

  • Riptide
  • It Could Be
  • Lacrimosa