Wink
Wink, Costa Rica's first neo-bank, offers a mobile app for online banking, eliminating the need for physical branch visits.
I developed the first version of Wink's mobile app and backend services within AWS. My role involved API integration with partner banks and forming a dedicated development team.

Wink is Costa Rica's first neo-bank, offering a mobile app for online banking without physical branch visits. I developed the first version of their mobile app and backend services within AWS.
My responsibilities included technology selection, project planning, and coordinating API integration with partner banks. I implemented biometric authentication to enhance security while keeping the user experience streamlined.
The project required forming a development team with the necessary skills to implement the technical requirements. This work applied mobile and cloud technologies to create a digital banking solution for the Costa Rican market.
Achievements
- Developed the first version of Wink's mobile banking app.
- Integrated API connections with partner banks for seamless transactions.
- Designed and implemented biometric authentication for enhanced security.
Link: https://holawink.com
Stack: TypeScript, AWS, Serverless, React Native, ReactJS, Node.js, Biometrics, Docker
Experience: React Native, Backend, Fullstack, Frontend
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