Carlos W. Mercado

Zapala - Neuquén - Argentina • (+54) 9 2942 64-415110 • carlos.washington.mercado@gmail.com

Summary

Full-Stack .NET Developer with experience building web applications, REST APIs, database-driven systems, and responsive user interfaces. Focused on Clean Architecture, maintainable code, and practical software solutions using modern Microsoft technologies (DevOps and cloud). Also knowledgeable in frontend development, cross-platform mobile apps, and various development tools and practices. Including Angular, NodeJS and Flutter.

Profile

ASP.NET Framework 4.7.2 and ASP.NET Core 6-10
ASP.NET MVC, Web API, Razor Pages, and Angular
SQL Server, Entity Framework Core, and database design
Frontend development with Bootstrap, JavaScript, and responsive UI
Flutter Android applications
Clean Architecture, SDLC, Git, Linux, and scripting workflows. Docker.
DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, GitHub Actions), and cloud deployment (Azure, AWS)

Experience

Web Developer: ASP.NET Core technologies (Backend, Frontend), Flutter Android (Mobile)

Dirección Provincial de Minería, Software Development Department, Neuquén Province Government, Argentina

Role: Full-Stack Developer, MVC web app with Clean Architecture. Database design (SQL Server and Oracle DB). Docker. With Flutter Android full implementation.

June 2021 - Present

Education

Brigham Young University, Idaho, USA

Bachelor of Science in Software Development

Department of Computer Information Technology

GPA: 3.910 · Career credits: 121/120

January 2020 - April 2026

Cambridge Language English Assessment, University of Cambridge (UK)

FCE, First Certificate in English

Level B2, Score: 175

November 2017

Universidad Nacional del Comahue, Argentina

Mining Technician (Técnico en plantas y análisis de menas)

Faculty of Engineering

GPA: 3.00 (7.0 points in local grading scale)

January 2011 - October 2016

Skills

Programming/Markup/Query/Scripting Languages

Frameworks, Platforms and Libraries

Experience building full-stack applications using Microsoft technologies, modern frontend frameworks, and cross-platform mobile tools.

ASP.NET

Miscellaneous Tools

VS
SSMS

Development Practices

Clean Architecture and layered application design
Web API development with ASP.NET Core Technologies
Database modeling, SQL development, and Entity Framework Core
Responsive and mobile-first web design
Git-based workflows, Agile development, and SDLC practices
Automation and scripting using PowerShell and Bash

Professional Skills

Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Strong attention to code quality and maintainability
Adaptability to new technologies and environments
Team collaboration and communication
Continuous learning and knowledge sharing

Personal Projects

Here are some of the projects I've worked on.

Open Source

DotNet Template: A customizable template for ASP.NET projects, following best practices and clean architecture principles. It includes a basic structure for web applications, APIs, and libraries, with pre-configured settings for testing, logging, and deployment. Repository: https://github.com/carloswm85/dotnet-template-kit

Interests

Apart from being a .NET Developer, I enjoy most of my time with family and friends. I like to watch videos about new technology trends and especially those related to the .NET Ecosystem. I'm an avid reader/video consumer of history, science, politics, economics and other related topics.
Knowledgeable about Financial Markets/Technical Analysis, Cryptocurrencies, Mining Industry/Geology and related fields and sciences.

Coming Soon

Personal Projects Section (current state)

Personal blog (subsite).
Section for personal projects (subsite).