Felipe Nevarez

// hello, I'm

Felipe Nevarez

Software Engineer · Technical Lead · Software Architect · Engineering Manager

13+ years building SaaS products, leading engineering teams, and shipping cloud-native AI solutions.

felipe@dev:~
$whoami
felipe.nevarez · guadalajara, mx
$cat roles.txt
sr. software engineer · tech lead · em
$languages --list
TypeScript · JavaScript · Python
$frameworks --list
React · Next.js · Node.js · FastAPI
$echo $STATUS
building cool things ✓
$

// about

Building things that matter, at scale.

Senior Software Engineer, Technical Lead, and Engineering Manager with 13+ years of experience building and scaling SaaS products, leading distributed engineering teams, and designing cloud-native architectures. Proven track record of driving technical strategy, mentoring engineers, establishing engineering best practices, and delivering high-impact solutions using JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, AWS, and AI/LLM technologies. Experienced in taking products from discovery and architecture through implementation, deployment, and long-term scalability.

// available for

Open to technical leadership, architecture, and AI product work.

Based in Guadalajara, Mexico. Available for remote US, LATAM, and global teams that need senior engineering judgment, product-minded architecture, and pragmatic AI delivery.

Technical leadership for SaaS and AI product teams
Software architecture for React, Node.js, Python, AWS, and LLM platforms
Fractional CTO and engineering advisory for startups
Remote senior engineering roles across US, LATAM, and global teams

// skills

The stack I work with.

skills.ts
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const stack = {

// languages

languages:JavaScript,TypeScript,Python

// frontend

frontend:React,React Native

// backend

backend:Node.js,FastAPI,Express,Hapi.js,GraphQL,Knex.js

// databases

databases:PostgreSQL,MySQL,MS SQL Server,MongoDB,Redis,ActiveMQ

// cloud & devops

cloud & devops:AWS ECS,AWS ECR,AWS EC2,CloudWatch,SQS,CloudFront,ALB,Docker,Terraform,Terragrunt,CI/CD,Supabase

// practices

practices:Agile Development,Scrum,Kanban,TDD,BDD,SDD,Microservices

// ai & productivity

ai & productivity:Claude Code,Cursor,OpenAI Codex,OpenCode,VS Code,Prompt Engineering,AI-Assisted Development,Code Generation,Automated Testing,AI-Assisted Code Review,Engineering Workflow Automation
}

// experience

Where I've worked.

Tango

Jan 2021 - Jun 2026

TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, Express, NestJS, GraphQL, FastAPI, Python, LangChain, OpenAI, Claude, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, AWS, GCP

Technical Lead | Software Architect | Engineering Manager

  • Led engineering teams, architecture initiatives, and AI-driven product development across multiple client engagements.
  • Focused on scalable SaaS platforms, cloud-native architectures, software delivery excellence, and team growth.

DealPrint - AI-Native Due Diligence Platform

  • Led development of an AI-powered due diligence platform for M&A transactions, including virtual data rooms, document intelligence, stakeholder management, authentication, and billing.
  • Designed AI-driven workflows for document analysis, action item generation, risk identification, and due diligence automation.
  • Drove architecture, technical strategy, and product delivery with modern LLM technologies including OpenAI and Anthropic Claude.

Xilos AI

  • Led product development and architecture for a security-focused AI platform aimed at preventing misuse of LLM technologies.
  • Built and structured the engineering team, defining roles, hiring processes, and technical standards.
  • Developed React and FastAPI applications integrating multiple LLM providers and AI-driven workflows for enterprise clients.

Orbridge / GVNG

  • Introduced Scrum practices, engineering standards, and software development best practices across multiple teams.
  • Partnered with stakeholders to define requirements, improve delivery processes, and align technical execution with business objectives.

Central Hub

  • Designed and implemented a microservices architecture supporting over 1M monthly transactions.
  • Introduced code quality initiatives, achieving approximately 90% automated test coverage and improving maintainability across the platform.
  • Provided technical leadership, architectural guidance, and delivery support for engineering teams.

RealKey

  • Led a team of 8 engineers responsible for a real estate lending platform.
  • Reduced production incidents by approximately 40% through architectural improvements, engineering standards, and technical debt reduction initiatives.
  • Defined technical requirements, architecture strategy, and software delivery processes in collaboration with product leadership.

MyFO

  • Developed and supported asynchronous microservice architectures using CQRS and event-driven patterns.
  • Delivered backend services and platform enhancements using Node.js, Marble.js, React, PostgreSQL, and AWS.

Virgilio

Jan 2021 - Aug 2022

Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, Hapi.js, Knex.js, AWS

Co-founder, CTO

  • Co-founded and led development of an Applicant Tracking System, defining product strategy, technical direction, and roadmap execution.
  • Built and managed a team of 7 engineers, leading hiring, mentoring, delivery planning, and engineering operations.
  • Designed and implemented the complete AWS-based architecture, including infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, security, and application services.
  • Created a proprietary candidate-to-job matching engine for automated candidate ranking and opportunity recommendations.
  • Mentored and trained 3 team members with no prior software engineering background into full-time developer roles.

Unosquare

Jun 2017 - Jan 2021

React, React Native, Node.js, Express, Hapi.js, Knex.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, ActiveMQ, AWS, HIPAA

Technical Lead - Foundation Medicine

  • Led a team of 6 engineers supporting Foundation Medicine's customer-facing and internal platforms in a HIPAA-compliant environment.
  • Drove technical direction, architecture decisions, and engineering best practices, helping maintain approximately 80% automated test coverage across key applications.
  • Led technical interviews, hiring, onboarding, and mentoring efforts, increasing team productivity by approximately 50%.
  • Designed and deployed an internal Notification Service used across multiple business workflows.

Senior Software Developer - Foundation Medicine

  • Developed business-critical applications using React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and AWS within a healthcare and genomics environment.
  • Built and launched a React Native application used by approximately 2,000 users.
  • Enhanced legacy systems and contributed to code quality, testing, and maintainability initiatives across multiple platforms.

ANINetworks NOS Communications

May 2014 - Jun 2017

C#, VB.NET, WinForms, WebForms, Microsoft SQL Server, JavaScript, AngularJS, jQuery, PHP, Python

Developer

  • Developed and maintained enterprise applications using C#, .NET WebForms/WinForms, JavaScript, and Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Designed complex SQL Server reports, queries, and database solutions supporting internal business operations and decision-making.
  • Managed and optimized multiple internal databases while contributing to delivery of several .NET-based internal systems.
  • Transitioned from PHP to the Microsoft technology stack, becoming a key contributor across full-stack development and data-driven projects.

UsVision INC QuickAPM

Jun 2013 - May 2014

PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, MySQL, Zend Framework, Bootstrap

Developer, Team Lead

  • Led the analysis, planning, and development of QuickAPM, contributing to the successful launch of the SaaS platform.
  • Helped define the technical foundation and infrastructure strategy for multiple SaaS initiatives.
  • Built and scaled a development team from 0 to 6 engineers, leading technical interviews, onboarding, mentoring, and project delivery.

Rivka LetsPlay

Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, MySQL, Zend Framework, Bootstrap

Developer

  • Developed a daycare management platform using PHP, Zend Framework, JavaScript, and MySQL.
  • Owned development of internal and client-facing web projects, delivering features across the full application stack.
  • Built e-commerce websites and landing pages for external clients in a fast-paced agency environment.

Xinno Internal Projects

Apr 2012 - Dec 2012

PHP, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, MySQL, CodeIgniter, Zend Framework, Bootstrap

Developer

  • Developed 5+ web applications, e-commerce platforms, and landing pages using PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, CodeIgniter, and Zend Framework.
  • Built a WordPress payment integration for an internal sales platform, enabling online payment processing through banking interfaces.
  • Worked as a full-stack developer delivering internal agency projects from implementation to deployment.

// education

Academic background.

B.S. · Systems Engineering

Instituto Tecnologico de Hermosillo (ITH - TechNM)

2008 - 2012

M.S. · Artificial Intelligence

in progress

Universidad Davinci

Expected Graduation: 2026

// projects

Things I've built recently.

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GG Labs

Co-founder · 3D Makers Platform

A 3D printing platform for custom manufacturing, physical prototypes, and production-ready client work.

Startup3D PrintingProductManufacturing
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Virgilio

CTO & Co-Founder · Own Startup

Co-founded and led engineering for an Applicant Tracking System. Built and managed a team of 7 engineers, designed the AWS architecture, and created a proprietary candidate-to-job matching engine.

StartupATSReactNode.jsHapi.jsPostgreSQLAWS
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Retas.gg

Gaming Platform · GG Labs

A gaming product focused on competitive challenges, community engagement, and digital experiences for players.

GamingProductCommunityWeb
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Ovrly

Creator Tools · GG Labs

A creator-focused product for overlays and gaming-adjacent digital experiences.

GamingCreatorsProductWeb
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Xilos

Product & Tech Lead · Tango

Led product development and architecture for a security-focused AI platform aimed at preventing misuse of LLM technologies.

LLM SecurityFastAPIReactAIArchitecture
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DealPrint

Technical Lead & Software Architect · Tango

Led development of an AI-native due diligence platform for M&A transactions, document intelligence, risk identification, and action-item automation.

M&AAIOpenAIClaudeDocument Intelligence
Tango logo-style mark

Tango

Technical Lead · Software Architect · Engineering Manager

Led engineering teams, architecture initiatives, and AI-driven product development across multiple client engagements.

LeadershipArchitectureSaaSAIDelivery

// contact

Let's build something.

Have a project in mind, want to collaborate, or just want to say hi? My inbox is open.

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