Rodrigo Alonso Castro Rojas

OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

Lubricentro Castro•  January 2023 - July 2024•  Heredia, Costa Rica

Integral business management, focusing on optimizing operations and implementing technological solutions to improve efficiency and profitability. Covered areas such as supply chain management, accounts payable and receivable, human resources, and marketing, in addition to providing direct support to the accounting department. Technical Support: Maintenance and repair of IT equipment (computers, printers, routers), ensuring their optimal functioning. Technological Solutions: Development and implementation of technological systems to improve processes and decision-making. Digital Marketing: Led the implementation of digital marketing and social media presence, increasing the company's visibility. Technologies: Use of MONICA 10, Office Suite (Excel, Word), cloud solutions, Canva, among others.

Software Engineer

CENAREC•  January 2022 - June 2023•  San Jose, Costa Rica

Development and implementation of the Advisory Registration Administration System (SADAS, acronym in Spanish) for MEP students with disabilities in collaboration with CENAREC. It was developed by a team of several students using agile methodologies (Scrum with Microsoft Azure) for project management. SADAS significantly improved the efficiency and quality of care. Project Management: Gathering functional requirements, determining scope, risk management analysis, and executing unit tests, among other processes. Implementation: Deployment on CENAREC servers for effective operation. Technologies: Use of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, ASP.NET C#, Identity, and Microsoft SQL Server.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL ASSISTANT - ADMINISTRATIVE - IT

Grupo Diez•  December 2010 - January 2022•  San Jose, Costa Rica

I held several roles during my school and university vacations, starting as Warehouse Assistant and progressing to IT Assistant and Management Assistant. I provided support across multiple departments, including Accounting, Human Resources, and Marketing, and assisted the credit committee by preparing documents and conducting preliminary evaluations of applicants. Financial Review and Management: Reviewed payments to national and international suppliers, payroll, income, expenses, and employee disabilities. Software Development: Developed a Java program for sales commission calculations, reducing errors and processing time. IT Support: Configured and maintained equipment, and provided training in the use of printers and other devices. Technologies: Java, Excel, Word, among others.

Software Engineer

Freelancer•  January 2018 - March 2018•  Heredia, Costa Rica

I developed a system focused on automation and efficiency in investment management on the TradingView platform. The system was hosted on an Amazon AWS server to ensure continuous operation. As an achievement, it's noteworthy that the system generated a profit of $200 during the 2-3 months the project was active. Technologies and Skills: Pine Script, AWS, critical thinking, data analysis.

Warehouse Manager

Ferreteria Electro 2000•  June 2016 - January 2017•  San Joaquin, Costa Rica

Managed the reception and delivery of materials, maintained order and cleanliness in the warehouse area, conducted regular inventories, and coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow. Provided customer service and ensured operational efficiency in the warehouse.

Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica (UNA)

Computer Information Systems, BS•  January 2023 - Present

"The emphasis on Web Systems addresses the needs of all companies and institutions by providing human resources capable of developing systems that manage large volumes of information and must be instantly accessible from local or remote systems, in line with current trends in the use of Web platforms."

Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica (UNA)

Computer Information Systems, BS•  January 2017 - Present

"Engineering and Informatics refer to the process of examining a situation with the intent of improving it through new procedures and methods, typically using computer systems to achieve the proposed objectives. This field focuses on studying new technologies and informatics methodologies to determine the best approach to use for resolving a given situation and, through the application of information technology, enhancing human activities."