Lucas I.

Lucas I.

Cordoba, Argentina
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About Me

Versatile Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience designing and implementing Ruby on Rails applications. A theoretical physicist turned software developer specializing in back-end software development with expertise in writing and developing codes to model and understand nature. Interested in looking for efficient and practical solutions to solve problems and always willing to learn and experiment with new technologies.

Frontend

Database

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Software Engineer
2018 - Present (7 years)
Remote
  • Create and develop innovative software solutions for different clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Collaborated in the development of the client and the admin side of the MealPal application. Participate in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

Crossfield Digital
Crossfield Digital
Ruby on Rails Developer
2018 - 2018
Remote
  • Implemented SQL to calculate complex scoreboards efficiently and built a GraphQL API for a real-time multiplayer game.

  • Set up and maintained applications, also using meta-programming to reduce coding time.

  • Managed the MVP development of a game app to provide the company with feedback for future product development.

Toptal
Toptal
Senior Software Engineer
2018 - 2020 (2 years)
Remote
  • Designing and developing software solutions for different clients across multiple platforms.

  • Continuously implemented features/fixes in fast-paced and self-managed work environment.

  • Closely worked with the front-end team to build innovative and responsive website design.

Nested
Nested
React Developer
2017 - 2017
Remote
  • Built a search app that displayed the results on a map for a a workspace marketplace that uses a talent matching system.

  • Translated design into React components and provided solutions using Google maps API and libraries.

  • Identified ways to improve architecture and design, as well as development processes.

Medify
Medify
Ruby on Rails Developer
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
Remote
  • Worked on the development of the Medify application that provides fairer access of students to Medical School.

  • Developed the new features and refactored the legacy codes. Customized a Gem that represent hierarchical record in a relational database.

  • Built the API for a new product and enhanced the admin panel.

The National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET)
The National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET)
PhD candidate
2011 - 2016 (5 years)
Cordoba, Argentina
  • Constructed an application code to perform quantum transport simulations in nanomaterials.

  • Conducted a data analysis of the gathered results and published results in scientific papers.

  • Solved numerous and various problems and learned whatever was needed to solve them.

Showcase

Software Engineer - MealPal (via Upstack)
Software Engineer - MealPal (via Upstack)
  • MealPal is a fast-growing company offering meal options at a fair price.

  • MealPal utilizes multiple apps across various platforms and boasts a high user load.

  • Performance and reliability are key priorities in all new features and development.

Crossfield Digital
Crossfield Digital
  • Crossfield was a mobile gaming startup founded as PrePlay.

  • PrePlay achieved significant success as the #1 live sports prediction game.

  • Crossfield developed a GraphQL API for a real-time multiplayer game and implemented SQL for efficient scoreboards.

Nested Search App
Nested Search App
  • Nested.net is a workspace rental marketplace leveraging a talent matching system.

  • It features a search app displaying workspace results on a map.

  • The project involved React, Redux, and Google Maps API development.

Medify App
Medify App
  • Medify offers fairer access to medical school through high-quality admissions materials and services.

  • The app has been redesigned with new features and refactored legacy code.

  • Medify has developed a Gem representing hierarchical record data in a relational database.

Education

Education
PhD in Physics, FaMAF, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, 2016
FaMAF, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
2011 - 2016 (5 years)
Education
Master in Physics, FaMAF, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, 2011
FaMAF, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
2004 - 2011 (7 years)