Xabier Figueroa

Caring for a family member while staying technically current. Developing a personal .NET 8 project (RSS parser with ASP.NET Core Web API and PostgreSQL/Dapper backend). Studying German (A1). Actively seeking backend .NET roles in Germany.

Built a real-time facility monitoring application consuming live PostgreSQL sensor data, displayed on large-format screens at client premises, including on-site deployment in Switzerland. Developed a cross-platform MAUI maintenance application with SignalR-based push notifications for field technicians. Reduced monthly cloud service costs by 50% by auditing redundant API calls across data pipelines. Managed client infrastructure using Microsoft Intune.

Rebuilt a cloud-based VR security control application as a local system, achieving an 80% performance improvement. Led development of a VR training platform presented at major technology trade fairs. Stack: C#, Unity3D.

Two-year program focused on IT infrastructure management. Covered system installation and configuration, network security, Windows and Linux server administration, and virtualization technologies.

Two-year vocational program focused on practical software development. Gained hands-on experience through team-driven projects, prototyped games using Unity, and applied object-oriented programming principles.