Jose Blanco

(786) 712-6527
joseblanco043096@gmail.com
josemarianob
Professional Summary: Experienced Shift Lead with a strong track record of guiding operations, mentoring peers, and supporting leadership across diverse store needs. Known for initiative, teamwork, and maintaining a people-first culture built on genuine care and accountability. In parallel, I'm a skilled mobile and web developer specializing in Swift, SwiftUI, and full-stack development with Django, React, and related tools. I've independently built and deployed multi-platform apps, with a focus on clean UI/UX, performance, and scalable architecture. I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and people-first leadership to every team I support—bridging communication between users, business needs, and engineering solutions.
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Work Experience

Software Engineer

Real Hire, Inc.
06/2025 - Present
  • Full-time Software Engineer (40 hrs/week) contributing to production-level software
  • Develop and maintain applications using Swift, SwiftUI, MongoDB, Clerk, and a plethora of mobile APIs
  • Collaborate remotely with a cross-functional team to implement features, resolve bugs, and improve system architecture

Shift Lead

Best Buy Inc.
01/2025 - Present
  • Led store operations including opening/closing, team coordination, and floor leadership
  • Mentored peers, coached new hires, and supported leadership in driving credit, membership, and sales performance

Sales Advisor

Best Buy Inc.
09/2022 - Present
  • Delivered tech solutions and support while maintaining high customer satisfaction through personalized service

Software Engineer

JB Development (Founder / Independent Developer)
May 2022 - Present
  • Built cross-platform apps using Swift, Kotlin, and Django
  • Built full-stack web apps with Django, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and JavaScript
  • Deployed and maintained projects with Digital Ocean & Ubuntu (inc. App Store Submissions)

iOS Development Intern

Tu Siembra
09/2024 - 02/2025
  • Developed and maintained a SwiftUI iOS app with real-time sync and clean UI/UX
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to align features with business needs and resolve emergency bugs, which included participating in agile planning, sprint reviews, and demo sessions

Education

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

Miami Dade College
Currently Pursuing

Location: Miami, FL
GPA: 3.52 / 4.00
Honors: Presidential Scholars Program
Expected Graduation: Fall 2025

Core Strengths & Skills: Leadership, Coaching, Full-Stack Development, Agile Workflow, Cross-Platform Development, UI/UX Design, Swift, SwiftUI, Python, Django, Kotlin, React.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, SQL, Git, MongoDB, Clerk, CI/CD, DigitalOcean, Ubuntu Server

Certifications:
• Student Electronics Technician (SET) ETAI
• 100 Days of Swift course from Hacking with Swift

Technical Skills

iOS Development (Swift, SwiftUI)
Full-Stack Development
Python & Django
JavaScript & React
Database Management
App Store Connect & Deployment
UI/UX Design
Leadership & Team Management

Contact Information

Jose Blanco
(786) 712-6527
joseblanco043096@gmail.com
josemarianob

Projects

Fidget, PayCal+, and Service Maps
Detailed breakdowns available on my portfolio site
Reconnaissance Journal
iOS gratitude journal with entry tracking, summaries, and spiritual reflection tools. Available on the App Store
2Do
Multiplatform reminder app (iOS/Android/Web) with auth, cloud syncing, GRDB/Room, and Django API
Portfolio Website
Personal site built with Django, Bootstrap, Python, and Personal Server: jbdevelopmentdjango.ejvapps.online

Personal Interests

I enjoy learning multiple languages and currently speak English, Spanish, and French fluently. I also speak Portuguese at a B2 level and am learning Dutch (A1). In addition to language learning, I love leadership and mentoring others, which has become a strong personal passion. I also enjoy exercising, playing the piano, and connecting with people. These diverse interests fuel my creativity, cultural awareness, and collaborative spirit in my technical and professional work.

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