Lucas I.

Lucas I.

Senior Software Engineer

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.

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Software Engineer
2018 - Present (6 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.

Portfolio

Software Engineer - MealPal (via Upstack)
Software Engineer - MealPal (via Upstack)

Mealpal is a fast-growing company that offers the best meal options for a fair price. It comprises pf apps in many different platforms and a high load of users, with a focus on performance and reliability being a key factor for every new feature. MealPal is now available in many cities around the globe, growing at a fast pace. Worked as a Software Engineer for over a year. During my time at MealPal, I participated in the development of the client and the admin side, as well as in solving breaking issues. Built features for the client and the admin side of the business. Technologies used in the project: Ruby on Rails, Angular, Postgresql.

Crossfield Digital
Crossfield Digital

Crossfield began as a mobile gaming start-up called PrePlay, which developed web and mobile applications that enabled sports fans to make predictions about every play of every game. PrePlay was the #1 live sports prediction game from 2010-2015 and spanned across professional baseball, football, hockey, and tennis. Over that time, our users made over 50 million predictions across all of our applications. MVP development of a game app. Built a GraphQL API for a real-time multiplayer game. Implemented SQL to calculate complex scoreboards efficiently. Technologies Used: Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, PostgreSQL.

Nested Search App
Nested Search App

Nested.net is a workspace marketplace to rent out flexible office spaces that uses a talent matching system to generate professional synergies between those offering workspaces and those who are looking for one. Built a search app that displays the results on a map. Translated design into React components. Provided solutions using Google maps API and libraries. Technologies Used: React, Redux.

Medify App
Medify App

Medify provides fairer access to Medical School, offering high-quality admissions materials and services at a price everyone can afford. Lowering the cost of getting into medical school. Developed new features and refactored 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.

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)