Hi, I'm Santiago Quihui, a software engineer specializing in full-stack and mobile development. I design scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions for high-traffic applications, from iOS apps in SwiftUI to Flutter-based cross-platform systems. I recently finished an MSc in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Essex, building on a strong foundation from Tecnológico de Monterrey. I thrive in cross-functional teams and love turning ideas into reliable, user-friendly products.

Santiago Quihui

Hi, I'm Santiago Quihui, a software engineer specializing in full-stack and mobile development. I design scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions for high-traffic applications, from iOS apps in SwiftUI to Flutter-based cross-platform systems. I recently finished an MSc in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Essex, building on a strong foundation from Tecnológico de Monterrey. I thrive in cross-functional teams and love turning ideas into reliable, user-friendly products.

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Hi, I’m Santiago Quihui, a software engineer specializing in full-stack and mobile development. I design scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions for high-traffic applications, from iOS apps in SwiftUI to Flutter-based cross-platform systems.

I recently finished an MSc in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Essex, building on a strong foundation from Tecnológico de Monterrey. I thrive in cross-functional teams and love turning ideas into reliable, user-friendly products.

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Work Experience

Fullstack / Mobile Engineer at Xantolo Nightclub
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2025
Owned the design and development of the initial iOS application (SwiftUI), integrating Firebase Authentication, Firestore, and serverless functions to support real-time VIP bookings. Re-architected the app as a cross-platform Flutter solution, improving long-term maintainability and reducing feature development time by 50%. Built custom native Flutter plugins, including an iOS Verifier API wrapper for seamless government-issued ID and age verification. Implemented Node.js Cloud Functions (GCP) for scalable backend messaging workflows, handling thousands of booking-related events per week.
Frontend Engineer at Capa Labs (formerly Alcancia Labs)
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
Led frontend development of the MVP mobile application for a USDC-based savings account startup using Flutter, focusing on security, performance, and UX. Collaborated with backend engineers via GraphQL, designing efficient queries and mutations that reduced app load times by over 40%. Integrated Firebase Crashlytics and Codemagic CI/CD, enabling automated testing and real-time crash monitoring across production builds. Contributed to an internal React + Vite operations dashboard, reducing manual intervention by approximately 30% for order tracking and issue resolution. Implemented UI logic for KYC flows and USDC transaction tracking in a React/TypeScript web platform supporting crypto on/off-ramp workflows.

Education

MSc in Artificial Intelligence at University of Essex
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
B.S. in Computer Science and Technology Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey
August 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025

Qualifications

Academic Talent Scholarship — Premio Nacional CENEVAL (Top National EGEL Performance)
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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