Hi there 👋

I'm Juan Monsalve, an eighth-semester Systems Engineering student at the University of Valle, Colombia. With over 4 years of programming experience in academic and personal projects, I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems using scalable and clean solutions.

Feel free to explore my repositories and connect with me for collaborations or professional opportunities.

🌟 What I’m currently focusing on

• Developing Full-Stack applications with a focus on clean architecture, design patterns, and scalability.
• Exploring theoretical aspects of Computer Science and nerdy stuff 🤓, including advanced algorithms, data structures, programming languages theory, artificial intelligence, etc.

💻 Technical Skills

• Backend: NestJS, Node.js, Express.js, JWT
• Frontend: React.js, Tailwind CSS, Vite, HTML, CSS
• Programming Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL, Python, Java
• Previous Experience With: C++, PHP
• Databases: PostgreSQL, Relational Database Design, TypeORM
• Version Control: Git/GitHub
• Other Tools: Linux, UML Diagramming, LaTeX, Jira, Azure DevOps

🚀 Strengths

• Passionate about programming and committed to continuous learning.
• Analytical mindset for solving problems efficiently while ensuring high-quality results.
• Strong sense of responsibility towards my projects, career, and team objectives.

🌟 Featured Projects

Gambler Pawns

A Web App to play chess online with different chess modes, make friends, solve puzzles, and review past games.

• Tech Stack: Next.js, NestJS, TypeScript, TypeORM, Socket.io, Taildwind CSS, PostgreSQL
• Highlights: Real-time gameplay with WebSockets, puzzle-solving feature, and game history review.
• Frontend | Backend

Atlas Books

A Web App for book streaming that allows users to manage books, perform searches, write comments, receive recommendations, and create personalized lists.

• Tech Stack: React.js, Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, CSS
• Highlights: Full-text search, user-friendly interface, recommendation system, and performance testing with K6.
• Frontend | Backend

📫 Let's Connect

• Email: [email protected]
• Linkedin Profile: linkedin.com/in/jfmonsa
• LeetCode Challenges: leetcode.com/jfmonsa