Samuel Ochoa
- Email: samuelochoap@proton.me
- Telegram: @samuelochoap
- LinkedIn: samuelochoap
- GitHub: S8A
- Birth date: September 7, 2000 (25 years old).
- Country of birth: Venezuela.
- Country of residence: Venezuela.
- Languages: Spanish (native), English (proficient).
Skills
- Building robust backends and event-driven microservices with Python (FastAPI, Django, FastStream) and Node.js (Express.js).
- Implementing bidirectional real-time communication in web applications using Socket.IO.
- Expertise in designing custom APIs and integrating with third-party services, including the WhatsApp Business Cloud API.
- Creating dynamic user interfaces with reactive frameworks like Vue.js, React, Nuxt.js, and Alpine.js.
- Experience with both relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational (MongoDB, Firebase) database systems.
- Experience with Docker for containerization and learning Kubernetes for orchestration.
- Development of custom modules for the all-in-one business software platform Odoo.
- Programming in multiple languages: Python and TypeScript primarily; some experience with Java, C++, PHP, and a few others.
- Standard web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Setup and management of Microsoft Windows and Debian-based Linux operating systems.
- Experience with data analysis and visualization using Python libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib.
- Proficiency in mathematics and, to a lesser extent, in statistics and physics.
Work experience
Freelance job – From Roraima
August 2025 – November 2025
- Developed a WhatsApp chat bot to allow customers to deposit, convert, and withdraw funds in different fiat and crypto currencies.
- Built a management web application for the company's employees to review and manage operations, transactions, and more.
Key skills: WhatsApp API, Supabase, Python, FastAPI, React, TypeScript.
Backend and infrastructure developer – Telecomunicaciones G-Network, C.A.
March 2025 – present
- Leading the architecture and development of the company's new event-driven backend microservices.
- Developed the entire user/authentication microservice with LDAP integration, as well as multiple utility libraries.
- Building a new automated chat bot and real-time multi-agent chat system integrated with WhatsApp.
Key skills: Python, FastAPI, Django REST Framework, FastStream, SQLAlchemy, WhatsApp API, Socket.IO, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, Min.IO, Docker, Kubernetes.
Co-founder and computer technician – Daykron Tech, C.A.
January 2024 – present
- Co-founded the company with my father for selling IT products and providing technical support services.
- Set up 14 replacement computers for the UMC's Navigation Simulator, enabling the resumption of proper practical training for Maritime Engineering students.
Key skills: Windows, Linux, VMWare, Clonezilla.
Full-stack developer – Bitmotto
November 2022 – March 2025
- Built single-page style web applications using Django and Vue.js for various business customers.
- Developed apps and customizations for Odoo (business software platform) requested by business customers.
- Implemented integrations between our systems and with third-party services through APIs.
Key skills: Python, Django, Vue.js, Odoo, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Docker, Nuxt.js.
Freelance job – Totto Market
January 2022
Developed and deployed a simple web application for a convenience store to allow them to publish their product list.
Key skills: Python, Django, Heroku.
Junior full-stack developer – Cryptobuyer
May 2021 – December 2021
Worked on the development of the pro version of the company's crypto exchange platform.
Key skills: Python, Django REST Framework, Vue.js.
Freelance job – TelComSis
February 2021 – April 2021
Developed a management system for facial recognition doorway devices consisting of a program that automatically communicates with them through MQTT and a Django web application for managing their records.
Key skills: Python, Django, MQTT, JavaScript.
Technical support – Universidad Marítima del Caribe (UMC)
October 2019 – June 2023
Performed maintenance tasks and troubleshooting for the university's computer labs and Navigation Simulator.
Key skills: Linux, Windows.
Education
Information Systems Engineer – Universidad Marítima del Caribe (UMC)
Graduated in 2023
Specialization: Data Management.
Honors: Summa Cum Laude.
Certifications
- English C2 Proficient – EF SET (2020).
- Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals – Duke University (2018).
Other interests
- Lifting weights for muscle growth.
- Metal and rock music.
- Reading: economics, philosophy, history, anthropology, etc.