Backend Engineer & Technical Leader
I build scalable backend systems and lead engineering initiatives at high-growth companies, specializing in microservices architecture and platform integrations that serve millions of users.
I'm a backend engineer with extensive experience building scalable systems at high-growth companies in the tech industry. I specialize in Go and Python development, working on robust microservices and platform integrations that serve millions of users across different verticals.
My focus is on delivering high-quality technical solutions, promoting engineering best practices, and contributing to architectural decisions. My experience spans from developing critical features for major platforms to designing testing infrastructure and maintaining complex third-party integrations at scale.
Beyond technical implementation, I'm passionate about mentoring teams and fostering collaborative environments that drive innovation. I believe in putting solution quality above all else and enjoy engaging in technical debates to explore different approaches before making decisions. I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can tackle complex challenges, from designing efficient database schemas and implementing new data models to architecting fault-tolerant distributed systems that operate across multiple countries and serve diverse customer bases.
Production Go services, gRPC, concurrent programming
Django REST APIs, Celery, PostgreSQL, legacy system refactoring
AWS, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker deployment
Technical guidance, architecture design, code quality, production support
Designed and implemented a webhook system for real-time event notifications. Based on SNS topic and SQS queue, it supports multiple event types and provides a robust delivery mechanism with retry logic and error handling. This system is designed to scale with high throughput and low latency requirements.
Designed and implemented messaging platform integrations including Slack and Microsoft Teams data delivery, making a seamless user experience with interactive notifications. Built and maintained 10+ third-party integrations improving testing and reducing operational noise.
Developed international features for a major grocery delivery platform serving millions of customers globally. Built scalable Go services for custom item additions. Leveraged business domain expertise to propose fraud prevention strategies that enhanced platform security across multiple markets.
Designed scalable delivery platform integration using Chain of Responsibility and Adapter design patterns to support multiple third-party services. Implemented flexible architecture that enables seamless addition of new delivery providers. Solved crucial operational challenges that increased delivery capacity by 30%, refactored legacy systems, and built operational support tools for enhanced maintainability.
Built comprehensive payment processing system with multiple gateway integrations including Stripe, Marqeta, Rapyd, and regional payment providers. Implemented secure transaction handling, automated reconciliation, delegated authorization, and fraud detection mechanisms with PCI compliance standards.
Built a robust billing and PDF invoice generation system that has been continuously operating for 7+ years across Chile and Peru. Serves both individual customers and enterprise clients with automated invoice generation, tax compliance, and multi-currency support. The system processes millions of transactions monthly with 99.9% uptime.
I consider my pursuit of excellence to be my strongest skill. I believe in reaching the highest possible level in everything I do - not just in my professional work, but in all aspects of my life. This dedication to continuous improvement and mastery drives me in both my career and personal interests.
Passionate about competitive shooter games like Valorant, Counter Strike, and Marvel Rivals. In 2022, I was part of an amateur Valorant team that won 2 competitive cups, teaching me teamwork and performance under pressure.
Training my Border Collie mix, Hermes, is incredibly rewarding. His intelligence pushes me to be the best tutor, turning every mistake into learning. I aspire to test our partnership with a BH test in IGP sport.
Started learning electric guitar at 16 because I love challenges. My journey focuses on covering songs from Metallica, Pantera, and Guns N' Roses while continuously improving my skills.
During lockdown, I started custom keyboards, exploring switches, keycaps, and layouts. Currently using a Corne keyboard with Dvorak layout to avoid strain injuries.
Growing up with exceptional cooks set my taste standards high. When cooking for myself, I had to learn properly. Cooking is like programming - experimenting and iterating. My specialty is Chilean empanadas.
My favorite drink is the latte, and I'm passionate about latte art. During lockdown, I dove into coffee culture, focusing on perfecting milk steaming techniques and creating beautiful patterns in my cups.