Before founding Fairese LLC, Andy Ibanez collaborated with a range of clients and companies across various industries. This page highlights a curated selection of those collaborations, though it is not a complete list. Some projects are omitted due to NDAs or other confidentiality agreements.

TRAX Aero

TRAX develops software for the airplane maintenance industry. Trax started as a small mom-and-pop shop back in 1997 and it has grown to become one of the most important companies in the industry. Serving over 225 clients, it delivers mission-critical solutions to airlines and maintenance organizations worldwide. TRAX offers its eMobility suite of apps, all of which serve a different purpose for personnel in the aircraft maintenance industry.

Contributions

The work done for TRAX included working on their legacy eMobility apps, fixing apps and modernizing the codebase, as well as starting new software architectural work to support the next generation of their mobile app suite.

Sharetec

Sharetec has been building custom banking software for credit unions in the United States since the 1990s. They provide their solutions to over 200 credit unions across the U.S. and a few other countries, delivering high-quality software used by both members and staff. Their software portfolio includes end-user iOS and Android apps, web applications, analytics platforms, and internal tools for credit union management.

Contributions

Work for Sharetec included implementing services from new vendors, fixing bugs in legacy code, and refactoring important components of their iOS app. Coordination with vendors was necessary to integrate key services for their end clients.

Castle Funds

Castle Funds provides investment solutions and asset management services, specializing in quantitative and systematic trading strategies. Their approach blends advanced analytics with a disciplined risk management framework, offering clients access to professionally managed portfolios designed for long-term growth and stability. Castle Funds serves a diverse client base, from individual investors to institutions, delivering strategies that adapt to dynamic market conditions.

Contributions

Served as project manager for the development of a new iOS app, guiding the project from concept to delivery. Led a small team consisting of an iOS developer and a QA specialist, coordinating timelines, defining requirements, and maintaining communication with stakeholders. QA efforts included extensive accessibility testing to ensure the app met high usability standards for all users.

Banco Nacional de Bolivia

Founded in 1871, the Banco Nacional de Bolivia (BNB) is among the oldest and most respected financial institutions in the country. As Bolivia’s second-largest bank by assets, BNB provides a full spectrum of banking services—from personal and corporate accounts to mortgages, credit cards, and investment products—delivered across all nine departments through an extensive network of branches and ATMs. The bank is part of BNB Corporación, which includes affiliated entities such as BNB SAFI (fund management), BNB Valores (brokerage), and BNB Leasing, giving it a unique presence in investment, securities, and leasing markets.

Contributions

Initial work focused on the bank’s flagship customer-facing iOS app, managing the entire lifecycle from development through release. Responsibilities included introducing a structured Git workflow—previously absent—to improve collaboration and code quality. Additional contributions included training a teammate transitioning from Android development to assist on the iOS side. Later, as Software Architect, oversight expanded to all mobile initiatives, including both iOS and Android apps, while also working closely with backend teams to define the web services required for mobile features.

Other Contributions