Diego Bastidas

Diego Alejandro Bastidas Cruz

Bogotá, Colombia

Professional Summary

Electronics Engineer and .NET Developer with experience in backend systems, cloud integrations, and power electronics. Proven track record building CRM systems, e-commerce platforms, and real-time applications. Skilled in RESTful APIs, Azure services, SQL database management, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud observability. Experience in smart grid systems, photovoltaic integration, and IoT-based monitoring solutions. Strong focus on scalable, secure, and high-performance systems.

Skills

  • Programming: C#, C++, Python, Dart, Java
  • Frameworks: .NET, Spring Boot, Flutter
  • Cloud & DevOps: Azure, CI/CD, Docker, Observability
  • Databases: SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB
  • Engineering: Power Electronics, Photovoltaic Systems, IoT, Smart Grids
  • Concepts: Clean Architecture, REST APIs, Energy Management Systems, Kalman Filtering, Web Security

Experience

Web Developer (.NET)

Company Name | 2024 – Present

  • Developed backend services using .NET and RESTful APIs.
  • Implemented authentication and role-based authorization systems.
  • Built CRM systems and customer-facing applications.
  • Integrated external services using APIs and webhooks.
  • Automated internal workflows, improving operational efficiency.
  • Applied secure coding practices and software quality standards.

System Support Analyst / Field Engineer

GPC Technology | 2022 – Present

  • Integrated enterprise systems using REST APIs, TCP/IP, Azure services, and webhooks.
  • Managed and optimized SQL databases and backend services.
  • Configured and maintained telephony systems (Asterisk, SIP, PJSIP).
  • Conducted functional, unit, and load testing.
  • Provided technical support to international clients (USA & Canada) in English.
  • Managed customer support workflows using Zendesk.
  • Published mobile applications to Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Projects

  • Developed CRM systems and e-commerce platforms using .NET.
  • Built real-time mobile applications using Flutter and Firebase (chat and multiplayer games).
  • Designed energy management systems with distributed control and bidirectional power flow.
  • Developed battery models and state estimation algorithms using Kalman filtering and convolutional neural networks (CNNs).
  • Integrated photovoltaic (PV) systems with DC/DC converters and energy storage solutions, enabling mobile-based monitoring and control.

Education

Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering

Universidad Santo Tomás | 2023 – Present

Thesis: Fast charging optimization in lithium-ion, lead-acid, and Ni-Cd batteries using artificial intelligence and Kalman filtering.

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering

Universidad Santo Tomás | 2018 – 2023

Graduated with honors (Cum Laude), GPA: 4.3/5.0

Languages

  • Spanish (Native)
  • English (Professional Working Proficiency)