Hi, I'm Manu.

I like to solve problems by writing code. I also like telling bad jokes at presentations, and writing about things I find interesting.

About Me

Learn more about my background, experience, and what drives me as a developer.

My Story

Since 2017 I've been working as a software developer for different companies. My journey started in Syloper as a trainee backend developer, and by 2021 when I left to join Endava Argentina I was already building monolithic apps and REST APIs in PHP (using mostly CakePHP).

Working for Endava has changed my mindset in a way I couldn't have ever imagined. I wouldn't say I'm particularly specialized in a single tool or technology, but I approach new projects and challenges as opportunities to help other people and grow professionally at the same time. This has brought me the joy of working with people from all around the world, for the most crazy businesses and verticals.

I firmly believe that hard work, good communication and a sense of responsibility to clients and teammates can overcome any technical shortcoming!

Experience

8+ years of professional development experience across various technologies and industries.

Education

Computer Science background (no degree though) with continuous learning through online courses and certifications. Highly value practical experience.

Passion

Building things that matter, that somebody cares about, that help people solve real life problems.

Skills & Technologies

Here are the technologies and tools I work with to bring ideas to life.

Frontend Development
I built this thing using v0, so yeah...
Bootstrap 3
jQuery
Backend Development
PHP
Node.js
Ruby
Java
REST APIs
Microservices
Database & Cloud
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Redis
AWS
Docker
Vercel
Firebase
Tools
Git
Bash
Linux
What else do you need besides all of that and some Docker containers honestly.

Featured Projects

Sometimes I need to solve a very specific problem. Maybe you have run into one of these before?...

Batch Wedding Invitations
Batch Wedding Invitations
I'm getting married, and we don't have a big budget so we're trying to use it as efficiently as we can. I made this Node.js script that, given a CSV file with the guest list, it generates beautiful PDF files with an invitation design that we chose.
Node.js
HTML
Tailwind
Canva
DockerGen CLI
DockerGen CLI
It's a simple Bash script that generates the scaffolding for a project in the technology you choose (PHP, Node.js and Ruby are currently the only ones supported). It also creates a Dockerfile and Docker Compose file from templates hosted in another repository so you can create and start running your project without worrying about installing anything other than Docker.
Bash
Docker
GitHub API

Latest Blog Posts

I like talking to imaginary audiences, so I write a lot. Here are some of my recent articles.

3/24/20242 min read
Docker for boilerplate code
Say goodbye to unnecessary installs!
Software Development
Productivity
Docker
3/6/20233 min read
Note-taking with Markdown and GitHub
How I made a simple repository for taking notes using Markdown and GitHub.
Software Development
Productivity
Markdown
Visual Studio Code
2/28/20233 min read
When skills are not enough
What happens when you realize you’re in over your head?
Personal Growth
Software Development
Teamwork
Soft Skills

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, interesting projects, or just having a chat about technology.

Let's Connect

Whether you have a project in mind, want to collaborate, or just want to say hello, I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out through any of the channels below.

Email

isimfernandez@gmail.com

Phone

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Location

Rosario, Argentina

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