Professional Journey

I started my journey at CenfoTec University in San José in 2006, where I developed a passion for software product development and the possibilities of the web platform. In 2008, I began working as a web developer, mainly building WordPress sites. In 2009, I advanced to a UI Engineer role for americanexpress.com, which marked the start of my deep dive into web technologies.

In 2010, I founded Costa Rica JS, a meetup group for JavaScript enthusiasts in San José, which later became Central America's largest meetup community in this field, with over 2000 members, as Node.js and SPA frameworks gained momentum.

By 2011, I had transitioned into freelance software development, collaborating on various projects and taking on different engineering roles, which broadened my technical skills and industry knowledge.

A significant turn in my career came in 2016 when I joined Wink, a neo-bank startup, as an architect. There, I led the team and the development of the app's initial version, delving into financial technologies and discovering the transformative power of blockchain and Bitcoin, sparking my interest in Web3.

In 2017, I co-founded AsoBlockchain and CryptoCantinaCR, a community hub for studying and promoting blockchain technology and decentralized applications in Costa Rica, and joined the Knowledge team to develop the tokens and applications for their ICO.

My role at EOS Costa Rica in 2018 as a lead engineer involved managing infrastructure and developing smart contracts for EOSIO networks, deepening my expertise in blockchain technology.

Between 2019 and 2021, I worked on several groundbreaking decentralized applications (dapps), such as Emanate, a Web3-powered music marketplace; Sense Chat, focusing on secure, private communication and transactions; and Bitcash, an innovative currency exchange application.

In 2021, I was part of RareMint to develop a platform offering genuine real-world sports collectible assets transformed into digital experiences through asset-backed NFTs on both the Ethereum and Polygon blockchains.

In 2022, I contributed to the development of the Ethereum/WebGL communication channel at ZTX, a web3 metaverse platform empowering creators and communities to build, play, and earn. ZTX is the blockchain initiative backed by Jump Crypto and ZEPETO — the largest metaverse in Asia with over 400 million lifetime users.

In 2023, I joined bitlauncher.ai as a lead developer. It's an AI and Web3 launchpad revolutionizing startup funding. The platform offers a cutting-edge batch auction system for token sales, ensuring transparent and equitable price discovery.

My journey continues to evolve as remain focused on user-centric innovation and new technologies, particularly AI and Web3.