Mauricio Lizama
Full Stack Developer
Aachen, Germany
About Me
I am a Web Developer with four years of hands-on experience in software application development. I am enthusiastic about communication, and I firmly believe that teamwork, fun, and commitment are key to achieving successful results. I am also a trained journalist with a special motivation for the use of new technologies.
Works
Below are key projects that demonstrate my commitment to high-quality results across web development, audiovisual work, photography, and communications.
Personal Portfolio Website
This portfolio website is built using Next.js and TypeScript, showcasing my projects, skills, and experience as a developer. It features a clean and modern design with responsive layouts, smooth animations, and easy navigation. The site use Contentful as a headless CMS to manage and update content seamlessly. Feel free to explore my work and get in touch!
Tech Stack
Planted CO2 Software
I PLANTED GmbH is a startup focused on combating climate change through innovative solutions. As part of their team, I colaborated building a comprehensive CO2 reporting software that enables businesses to accurately track and report their carbon emissions. I worked with React in the frontend and NestJS in the backend. I warmly invite you to visit their website, where you can review the information and even try the free version of the software.
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Emilia Prieto
The Emilia Prieto Project is dedicated to promoting and preserving the memory of this significant Costa Rican figure: an artist, educator, singer, and folklore scholar. The website serves as a digital platform collecting her most important artistic and intellectual work legacy. I originally developed this site using Bootstrap and recently upgraded it to Next.js. Visit the website to explore her contributions
Tech Stack
Experience
I Planted GmbH
Cologne, Germany
Full Stack Web Developer
Nov 2021 — Jun 2025
- Developed a software application using React and Nest with a SQL database.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery and user experience.
- Supported the Webflow main website (planted.green).
- Participated in tree-planting initiatives around Cologne.
- Completed the learning certificate "The Joy of React" by Josh W. Comeau.
Organization of American States (OAS)
Washington, DC, USA
Multimedia and Communications Officer
May 2014 — Dec 2016
- Developed strategic, political, and corporate communications for the Press and Communications Department.
- Produced multimedia content, including videos and photography, to support OAS initiatives.
- Supported and participated in high-level political events.
National Theatre of Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica
Communications Officer
Oct 2008 — Dec 2011
- Handled corporate and strategic communications for the Cultural Promotion Department.
- Analyzed audience feedback to refine promotional strategies and improve outreach effectiveness.
- Developed engaging press releases and created marketing materials to boost visibility of events, exhibitions, and activities.
Education
Digital Career Institute GmbH
Germany | 2020 - 2021
Full-Stack Web and Software Developer Certificate
- Professional training in MERN stack.
Federated University
Costa Rica | 2012 - 2013
Bachelor in Audiovisual Production
Creativity University
Costa Rica | 2007 - 2007
Diploma in Motion Graphics
Latina University
Costa Rica | 2002 - 2005
Bachelor in Journalism
Tech Stack | Skills
Blog
The subjective nature of good programming practices
Adopting best practices can be overwhelming for any technology team. However, by identifying the underlying causes of these challenges, we can cultivate happier and more productive teams. Ultimately, our goal should be to prioritize practices that foster happiness, leading to consistent and clear code development.
Chile: From Democratic Transition to Social Outbreak
The different generations of young people, from the dictatorship to the present day, have built with enormous sacrifices the social changes towards the path of “opening the great avenues,” as foretold Salvador Allende in his last speech at the Moneda presidential palace in September 11, 1973. The motto “Chile woke up” is the memory and collective conscience of a society weary of an unjust model.
Mario Fernández Silva: “A wall is the acceptance of a failed policy”
Analysis and thoughts on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in 2004, in the context of the US-led “War on Terror”, by historian Mario Fernández Silva (1949-2015) .
Gaza: Relieving the minds of a trapped society
Experiences of the psychoanalyst and psychodramatist Ursula Hauser in 2004, after six years of work in Gaza, Palestine. She applied and taught her psychodrama method as therapy for the people.