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Randy Frutos: Turning Challenges into Innovation at Mismo

Mismo thrives on the strength of its exceptional team. We provide top-tier remote software development teams that seamlessly integrate with companies worldwide, driving exceptional results. Many organizations have partnered with Mismo to augment their development capabilities and achieve their technology goals.

At the heart of these successful teams are the talented individuals who make Mismo what it is. We’re committed to celebrating our remarkable employees and their invaluable contributions to our company culture. Our employee spotlights showcase the genuine relationships we’ve forged with team members and clients, highlighting their dedication and the positive impact they have on our collaborative environment.

Meet: Randy Frutos

Software Engineer 

Country: Costa Rica

I’m a very tech-oriented person. I enjoy programming, gaming, and anime, and I also love lifting weights and playing soccer.

  • What initially attracted you to engineering and how have you found inspiration in this career? I started creating websites and experimenting with technologies like WordPress, Drupal, and others when I was 12, so I began programming at a very young age.
  • What innovation or technical advancement have you been a part of that you consider to have made a milestone in your engineering field? I worked on a project that relied heavily on excellent performance and fast response times. We migrated from a slow Ruby engine running JavaScript through React on Rails to a fully performant Node.js solution, which improved both our response times and overall performance.
  • What made you choose Mismo? I feel it’s a great company with excellent people and truly outstanding projects. 
  • How would you describe the work environment at Mismo? It’s an incredible work environment—everyone is always open to helping, discussing, and contributing. 
  • What learning and development opportunities have you had at Mismo and how have you utilized these opportunities to grow as a professional? Becoming more detail-oriented. 
  • What aspects of working at Mismo’s engineering team make you proud and motivate you in your daily tasks? I feel like we’re a family, always doing our best and making the most of our knowledge.
  • How do you believe the company and engineering can positively impact the world, people’s lives, and make a difference in their respective industries? Continue contributing the way we do and elevate our collective drive for improvement. 
  • What Mismo policies or practices have helped you improve your work-life balance? Showing and maintaining a strong understanding of all the projects we have or contribute to. 
  • What inspiring advice would you give to someone considering a career in engineering or looking to join a company like Mismo? I’d say to always look for ways to improve your workflow. Try to enhance each step of the engineering process, but also remember that understanding every requirement is important—not just in work, but in every aspect of life. 
  • What tools or technologies do you use most frequently in your daily work as an engineer at Mismo? React and Ruby on Rails.

 

 

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Andrés Mena: A Passionate Engineer Connecting Code with the Future

Mismo thrives on the strength of its exceptional team. We provide top-tier remote software development teams that seamlessly integrate with companies worldwide, driving exceptional results. Many organizations have partnered with Mismo to augment their development capabilities and achieve their technology goals.

At the heart of these successful teams are the talented individuals who make Mismo what it is. We’re committed to celebrating our remarkable employees and their invaluable contributions to our company culture. Our employee spotlights showcase the genuine relationships we’ve forged with team members and clients, highlighting their dedication and the positive impact they have on our collaborative environment.

Meet: Andrés Mena

Fullstack Engineer

Country: Costa Rica

  • Tell us a little about yourself: I’ve been passionate about science and technology since a very young age, and I’ve always enjoyed solving problems through code. Eventually, I realized I could turn it into a career, and I’ve been growing and learning ever since. I have a deep love for video games, and most of my creative expression goes into video production, writing, and music. These outlets help me connect with myself and with those around me. ☺️🎶 
  • What initially attracted you to engineering and how have you found inspiration in this career? I’ve had a close relationship with technology since I was a kid. When I got into science—mainly math and physics—I began using code for computations, simulations, and other applications. That naturally led me to dive deeper into software development whenever I needed it for a project. 😁
  • What innovation or technical advancement have you been a part of that you consider to have made a milestone in your engineering field? Implementing a more efficient code structure—one I designed myself—at my current company pushed me to grow in many areas of development. Seeing all those small improvements come together into high-performing code was incredibly rewarding.
  • What made you choose Mismo? The warmth of the people—truly feeling cared for—is incredibly valuable in any industry, and that’s something Mismo truly excels at. 💛
  • How would you describe the work environment at Mismo? Warm, welcoming, and understanding—a truly sweet home for any tech enthusiast. 
  • What learning and development opportunities have you had at Mismo and how have you utilized these opportunities to grow as a professional? No developer knows everything, so whenever I need to research something, I know I can turn to my colleagues at Mismo for guidance—and they’re always happy to help. Of course, it’s all about reciprocity, so I’m always ready to support them in return. 
  • What aspects of working at Mismo’s engineering team make you proud and motivate you in your daily tasks? Regular contact with colleagues from across the organization is a constant source of motivation—they consistently push you forward and help shape you into a better developer every day. ☺️ 
  • How do you believe the company and engineering can positively impact the world, people’s lives, and make a difference in their respective industries? Technology holds immense power through the connections it enables. While much of our work happens behind the scenes, the fact that we can now communicate, share experiences, exchange data, and collaborate with people across the globe never ceases to amaze me. I truly believe it’s these connections we build that make technology the greatest force for change. 
  • What Mismo policies or practices have helped you improve your work-life balance? Regular check-ins make me feel genuinely cared for, and I always feel heard and supported.
  • What inspiring advice would you give to someone considering a career in engineering or looking to join a company like Mismo? Never stop learning. Staying up to date in such a dynamic industry takes dedication and passion—but if you enjoy that kind of challenge, you’ll definitely love it here! 
  • What tools or technologies do you use most frequently in your daily work as an engineer at Mismo? I love Django for how effortlessly it handles databases. From defining large tables to processing complex queries, Django is an excellent addition to any relational database stack.
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Innovation, Growth, and Leadership: Marvin Koschny’s Path at Mismo

Mismo thrives on the strength of its exceptional team. We provide top-tier remote software development teams that seamlessly integrate with companies worldwide, driving exceptional results. Many organizations have partnered with Mismo to augment their development capabilities and achieve their technology goals.

At the heart of these successful teams are the talented individuals who make Mismo what it is. We’re committed to celebrating our remarkable employees and their invaluable contributions to our company culture. Our employee spotlights showcase the genuine relationships we’ve forged with team members and clients, highlighting their dedication and the positive impact they have on our collaborative environment.

Meet: Marvin Koschny

Sr. Software Engineer

Country: Costa Rica

  • Tell us a little about yourself: I am a passionate Full-Stack Engineer from San Carlos, Costa Rica. I grew up in an extremely rural area without access to essential services and technologies such as electricity, television, telephone, or transportation. However, through hard work and dedication, I graduated from Tecnológico de Costa Rica in 2009. Since then, I have continued to grow professionally, largely thanks to the incredible family that is Mismo. I am happily married and the proud father of a beautiful daughter.
  • What initially attracted you to engineering and how have you found inspiration in this career? I hadn’t originally planned to become an engineer, but during my final years of high school, the option of majoring in Computer Science emerged. I applied, passed the admission exam, and decided to enroll—mainly for fun. In the end, it helped me gain a deeper understanding of what it meant to be a computer science professional, and from that moment on, I was determined to pursue this path in college.
  • What innovation or technical advancement have you been a part of that you consider to have made a milestone in your engineering field? I firmly believe that our current client has grown into a solid company largely due to the contributions of our engineering team.
  • What made you choose Mismo? I initially worked at Mismo as a contractor, which allowed me to experience its excellent work environment and professional culture. Two years later, when the opportunity to officially join the Mismo family arose, I knew it would be my home for years to come.
  • How would you describe the work environment at Mismo? Mismo is always focused on improvement in all areas, with one of the most important being ensuring a healthy and pleasant work environment.
  • What learning and development opportunities have you had at Mismo and how have you utilized these opportunities to grow as a professional? Mismo has provided me with all the necessary tools to grow professionally, and I have made the most of them. As a result, I have developed a wide range of technical skills that enable me to make a positive impact on the engineering team. Additionally, Mismo gave me the opportunity to take on a leadership role, which has significantly helped me strengthen my soft skills.
  • What aspects of working at Mismo’s engineering team make you proud and motivate you in your daily tasks? The outstanding, high-quality work we deliver every day contributes to the success of our clients.

  • How do you believe the company and engineering can positively impact the world, people’s lives, and make a difference in their respective industries? Engineering companies like Mismo play a vital role in breaking barriers and connecting top professionals with the best opportunities and companies worldwide. This synergy creates a significant positive impact on both sides.

  • What Mismo policies or practices have helped you improve your work-life balance? Remote work and PTO policies provide us with great flexibility, allowing us to improve our work-life balance.
  • What inspiring advice would you give to someone considering a career in engineering or looking to join a company like Mismo? Never stop learning. Always embrace new challenges. Strive to be as multi-skilled as possible.
  • What tools or technologies do you use most frequently in your daily work as an engineer at Mismo? Our team is responsible for several services and applications, so our daily work involves a variety of tools and technologies, including programming languages such as Java, PHP 5-7, Go, Scala, Ruby, and Python. For frontend development, we use React, Next.js, and Angular. Our databases include MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, ElasticSearch, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, and ETCD. We work with message queue platforms like Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Debezium. Additionally, we use tools like ChaosSearch, Rollbar, Datadog, AWS, EKS, and Apache Spark. Our 3rd party integrations include Auth0, SendGrid, SendWithUs, Semantria, and ReviewSites.
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Jesús Ramos: An Engineer Who Turned Challenges into Opportunities

Mismo thrives on the strength of its exceptional team. We provide top-tier remote software development teams that seamlessly integrate with companies worldwide, driving exceptional results. Many organizations have partnered with Mismo to augment their development capabilities and achieve their technology goals.

At the heart of these successful teams are the talented individuals who make Mismo what it is. We’re committed to celebrating our remarkable employees and their invaluable contributions to our company culture. Our employee spotlights showcase the genuine relationships we’ve forged with team members and clients, highlighting their dedication and the positive impact they have on our collaborative environment.

Meet: Jesús Ramos

Sr. Software Engineer

Country: Costa Rica

  • Tell us a little about yourself: I’m the proud father of a baby girl—the cutest in the world. I’ve been happily married for six years. As the eldest of four siblings, I’ve learned the meaning of responsibility from an early age. Born in Liberia, Guanacaste, I come from humble beginnings, which instilled in me a strong desire to learn and succeed in life.
  • What initially attracted you to engineering and how have you found inspiration in this career? I remember the first time my dad brought a computer home to work on his own projects. At that moment, I was so eager to take it apart, clean it, and then put it back together that it left a lasting impression on me. From that day on, I knew I wanted to study computers.
  • What innovation or technical advancement have you been a part of that you consider to have made a milestone in your engineering field? I like to set milestones for every goal I pursue, regardless of its complexity. In other words, even the smallest achievement feels like a milestone to me. For example, using cutting-edge technology can be considered a milestone, as it means being among a select group of people worldwide utilizing that innovation. The fact that you’re using it to solve someone’s problem makes it even more remarkable.
  • What made you choose Mismo? The people! I loved the individuals I had the chance to interact with during my interview (a long time ago). They were—like everyone here—some of the smartest and kindest people I’ve ever met, a combination of traits that’s truly rare to find.
  • How would you describe the work environment at Mismo? I would describe it as the “3F”: Friendly, Family, and For the Win!
  • What learning and development opportunities have you had at Mismo and how have you utilized these opportunities to grow as a professional? I’ve had many growth opportunities that have allowed me to explore new paths and seize opportunities that many would envy compared to other places. To name a few: speaker, team/tech lead, engineering manager, and more. However, the most important lesson I’ve learned is to stay humble!
  • What aspects of working at Mismo’s engineering team make you proud and motivate you in your daily tasks? Respect and Trust! At Mismo, people respect each other at every level. Additionally, we all trust in the mission we work toward, which allows us to think in alignment, regardless of any differences we may have.
  • How do you believe the company and engineering can positively impact the world, people’s lives, and make a difference in their respective industries? Do things with love! Always think of or imagine that you’re working to solve a problem that you or someone you love will benefit from!
  • What Mismo policies or practices have helped you improve your work-life balance? The Remote Working Policy and Education Policy are great! They allow me to be productive in a flexible way, which I truly appreciate. Additionally, I was able to earn my CSM certificate, something that is very important to me.
  • What inspiring advice would you give to someone considering a career in engineering or looking to join a company like Mismo? If you’re pursuing this career: “There is no try, just do and repeat!” – If you take action, you’ll eventually get there. If you repeat, you’ll quickly learn everything you need to know.
    If you’re looking to join Mismo: “Let’s do it!” It’s that simple. We’re a big family, and we care for each other. I’ve got your back, and you’ve got mine. If we do it, we can make it happen—every time!
  • What tools or technologies do you use most frequently in your daily work as an engineer at Mismo?
    Tools: IDE (VSCode), DB Manager (currently using DBeaver).
    Technologies: Python, Django, Rails, Ruby, Docker, ReactJS, CSS, and more.
    Strategies: Pomodoro Technique, 3 Top Priorities, MoSCoW, Eat the Frog.
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Mismo Employee Spotlight: Marjorie Valverde Fallas

The Mismo team is unique, you’ll hear that a lot. And not just because we’ve been doing the remote thing all along, but because we’ve always been about people. That’s what makes us, us. We’re built on people who want to be a part of something bigger. We’re a unique experience for tech companies looking to grow at scale and for team members who want to be a part of the future of innovative tech. Our team is a family. We look out for each other and understand our team members and their value. So much so, we want you to get to know them, too. 

Employee spotlights are all about our team, the genuine relationships we’ve built with them and our clients, and a shoutout to all of their hard work over the years. Who knows, they might be a member of your team soon enough, too. 

 

Meet: Marjorie Valverde Fallas

Tell us a bit about yourself
I am 25 years old. I am from San Marcos, Tarrazú, Costa Rica but am currently living in San Pedro de Montes de Oca, Costa Rica. I love doing yoga and going for rides on my motorcycle. 

What made you choose Mismo?
I had heard very good things about the company, so I gave it a try and then decided to stay since I’ve found it a very good place to work. We have good benefits such as schedule flexibility, which allows me to also focus on things I like to do outside of work. 

What projects are you working on?
I am working with Modern Health.

What has been your favorite project to work on?
Actually, my current project, because it has very good organization within different teams and managers. 

What do you love most about your job?
I love being able to learn about different technologies and tools in the same place. It also allows me to decide the areas that I want to focus on and learn more. I love the work environment and the relationship with co-workers, they are always willing to help and I have made good friends here.