Senior Full Stack Engineer (Web3 + AI)Curriculum VitaePDF
Gabo Esquivel is a Senior Full Stack Engineer with 15+ years shipping production applications. Owns architecture and delivery across the TypeScript/React/Next.js/Node.js stack, PostgreSQL and cloud data stores, EVM integrations (viem, wagmi), and AI products (LLMs, RAG, AI SDKs). Builds APIs, onchain indexers, and high-traffic frontends for fintech, Web3, and AI. Fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian.
Bitlauncher
Software Engineer
Remote • Nov 2023 – Nov 2025
AI and crypto launchpad: early access to AI startups via token sales and auctions.
- Architected full-stack platform on Next.js 14, Supabase, viem, and wagmi.
- Built token bridge flows for USDT, USDC, and BITUSD into protocol tokens.
- Integrated Gnosis auction contracts with wallet UX and realtime balance updates.
- Developed custom EVM indexer using WebSocket event subscriptions.
- Integrated AI SDKs and prompting for masterbots.ai.
- Established AI-assisted engineering workflow with Claude, v0.dev, Cursor, and SourceryAI.
LegalAgent
Remote - Contract • 2025 · Contract
AI legal platform: assistant with voice and chat for case context, documents, and procedures.
- Delivered multimodal AI assistant (voice and chat) in React Native (Expo).
- Implemented RAG architecture for contextual legal support and document summarization.
- Built admin dashboard with Microsoft SSO and document management.
- Shipped bilingual voice support with realtime transcription and speech synthesis.
Opyn
Remote - Contract • Oct 2024 – Feb 2025
Decentralized perpetual options protocol on Arbitrum.
- Architected Next.js application structure and data-fetching approach.
- Built trading interface and custom UI for options trading.
- Integrated protocol and Arbitrum testnet with viem and wagmi.
- Indexed onchain data with Ponder, PostgreSQL, and Supabase.
- Prototyped LLM-based assistant for onboarding and support.
ZTX
Remote • Aug 2022 – Aug 2023
Virtual world with cryptocurrency-backed digital asset ownership.
- Implemented WebGL EVM wallet connector with Ethers.js and a custom JavaScript event system.
- Configured analytics and reporting with Google Tag Manager.
- Owned React architecture on Next.js with Tailwind CSS and Framer Motion.
RareMint
Remote • Jul 2021 – Dec 2022
NFT platform for minting, trading, and collecting digital assets.
- Built NFT indexer using Moralis streams, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.
- Improved marketplace responsiveness with Remix, Tailwind CSS, and GraphQL.
- Integrated WalletConnect for wallet connections and transactions.
- Supported launch of first Pokémon card auctions on Polygon.
Bitcash
Remote - Part-time • Jan 2020 – Jul 2021
Fiat-to-stablecoin and crypto exchange application.
- Architected full-stack platform: React, Vite, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Hasura GraphQL, Google Cloud.
- Built peer-to-peer exchange, realtime chat, and backend matching engine.
- Developed realtime EOS indexer: Node.js worker threads, binary deserialization, PostgreSQL on Google Cloud.
- Implemented WebAuthn-based key management for in-browser transaction signing without external wallet apps.
- Delivered QR-based signature requests for partner applications using Supabase subscriptions and webhooks.
Emanate
Remote - Contract • Dec 2019 – Jul 2020
Social platform for artists.
- Maintained and improved streaming web application.
- Built back office for artist token payments.
- Integrated EOS blockchain with AWS backend services.
EOS Costa Rica
Hybrid • Mar 2018 – Jan 2020
Block producer: infrastructure and blockchain development services.
- Participated in EOS mainnet launch and operated EOSIO-based validators.
- Configured private EOSIO chain for Grant Thornton Labs; shipped MVP for intercompany transactions and tax workflows using a stablecoin, hashing, and IPFS for immutable records.
- Developed EOS Rate frontend with React and Styled Components.
- Led recruiting, onboarding, workshops, and community engagement (e.g., TicoBlockchain.cr, CryptoCantina).
Knowledge.io
Remote • Sep 2017 – May 2018
Tokenized knowledge and expertise platform.
- Deployed ERC-20 token for ICO on Ethereum mainnet using Truffle.
- Built marketplace and wallet dashboard with React and Web3.js.
- Maintained mobile trivia game for token rewards.
Wink
On-site • Apr 2015 – Mar 2018
Mobile neobank: digital banking and financial services (holawink.com).
- Led backend architecture, integrations, and security.
- Coordinated partner banks and vendors.
- Built biometric KYC with React Native native bridge.
- Integrated partner bank APIs.
AMC Networks
Hybrid • Nov 2012 – Apr 2014
Interactive streaming movie service YEAH! (SXSW 2013 launch): classic genre films with interactive bonus content.
- Led frontend team with creative and backend partners.
- Built interactive video streaming frontend for Facebook application.
- Implemented back-office with Brightcove integration.
- Shipped interactive trivia, interviews, and quizzes in the video player.
- Optimized experiences for curated films with 400+ interactive elements each.
Education
Universidad Cenfotec
Bachelor of Science (BS), Software Engineering
2006 – 2009
Skills
Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript
Frontend: React, Next.js, Remix, React Native, Expo, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn UI, Framer Motion, WebGL
Backend: Node.js, PostgreSQL, Supabase, Redis, GraphQL (Hasura), REST APIs
Web3: EVM, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon, Solidity, Foundry, viem, wagmi, Ethers.js, WalletConnect, smart contracts, onchain indexers (Ponder, Moralis streams, custom WebSocket subscriptions), EOS / EOSIO, IPFS
AI: LLMs, OpenAI, AI SDK, RAG, multimodal interfaces (voice and chat), prompting and integration patterns
Cloud / Tools: AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Alchemy, Trigger.dev, WebAuthn, Google Tag Manager, analytics platforms, A/B testing tools, Git
Additional Information
- Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
- Engagement: Remote 1099 contracts via US-based company Blockmatic Labs LLC (see contracting details).
- Portfolio: gaboesquivel.com
Let's Work Together
I typically work through remote 1099 contracts via my US-based company, Blockmatic Labs LLC. This setup gives clients straightforward contracts, built-in compliance, and IP protection. Based in Costa Rica, I operate on US Mountain Time and am just a short flight from major US cities.
If you’re exploring something ambitious—a decentralized system, an AI-powered product, or an idea that needs a strong technical foundation—I’d be happy to hear from you.
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