Software Engineer | 2x YC engineer | Go, Typescript, React, Next, Distributed Systems

Tomás Sarmiento

Software Engineer | 2x YC engineer | Go, Typescript, React, Next, Distributed Systems

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Software Engineer | 2x YC engineer | Go, Typescript, React, Next, Distributed Systems

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Language

English
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Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Hapi Corp (YC W21)
May 1, 2024 - June 27, 2024
Saved approximately 10% of company revenue by resolving critical bugs preventing trading shorts and margins. Leading the trading team to create new trading features such as GTC limit, stop, DCA orders and after hours, boosting revenue by 20%. Applied Hexagonal Architecture, Domain Driven Design, and Event Sourcing for optimization, consistency, and scalability. Orchestrated distributed caches and locks for concurrency handling of 700K+ users ensuring near-zero inconsistency. Conducted over 40 technical interviews and mentored new engineers.
Software Engineer at Lizza (YC W22)
July 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Developed over 8 microservices in a 33+ microservice ecosystem using Domain-Driven Design. Led backend feature development representing 70% of product functionality impacting 90% of startup revenue and serving 1500+ clients. Collaborated with CTO to architect robust backend solutions with Go, Next.js/React.js, TailwindCSS, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, employing Event Driven Architecture for scalable high-performance services.
Software Engineer at IDeA I+D: Rainfall Induced Landslide Early Warning System
June 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Led design and development of UI mockups for Early Warning System. Played a key role in initial architecture design. Collaborated with geologists using expertise in rasters and GIS technology to develop solution.
DevOps Engineer at Tecnología, Integración y Desarrollo S.A.
January 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Implemented Kubernetes orchestration for 50+ Docker microservices on AWS EC2. Created virtual hosts assigning ports to Docker images improving deployment and management.
Software Engineer at Worksafe New Zealand
March 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Communicated effectively with international teams using English. Developed a web-app game using React.js, Express.js, Node.js, and MongoDB technologies.
Software Engineer at Overmind
September 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020
One of founding engineers contributing to the growth of the engineering department. Led development team using React.js, Express.js, and Node.js under Scrum methodology.
Senior Software Engineer at Hapi Corp (YC W21)
May 1, 2024 - June 27, 2024
Saved ~10% of company revenue by resolving critical bugs hindering trading shorts and margins. Led the trading team to create key features such as GTC limit, stop, DCA orders, and after hours trading, boosting revenue by ~20%. Applied Hexagonal Architecture and Domain Driven Design with Event Sourcing to enhance optimization, consistency, and scalability. Managed distributed caches and locks to ensure concurrency handling for 700K+ users with nearly zero inconsistencies. Conducted over 40 technical interviews and onboarded new engineers.
Software Engineer at Lizza (YC W22)
July 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Developed 8+ microservices in a 33+ microservice ecosystem employing Domain Driven Design principles. Led backend feature development accomplishing 70% of the product functionality impacting 90% of startup revenue from 1500+ clients including companies and influencers. Collaborated closely with the CTO to architect backend solutions using Go, Next.js/React.js, TailwindCSS, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, delivering a scalable and high-performance microservice ecosystem structured on Event Driven Architecture.
Software Engineer at IDeA I+D: Rainfall Induced Landslide Early Warning System
June 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Led design and development of the Early Warning System’s user interface mockups using Figma, Leaflet, and React.js. Played a key role in shaping the project's initial architecture. Collaborated with geologists and multidisciplinary teams implementing GIS and geographical data expertise.
DevOps Engineer at Tecnología, Integración y Desarrollo S.A.
January 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Implemented Kubernetes to orchestrate over 50 Docker-hosted microservices on an AWS EC2 environment. Created virtual hosts to map specific ports to Docker images, improving orchestration and container management.
Software Engineer at Worksafe New Zealand
March 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Developed web-app game features using React.js, MongoDB, Node.js, and Express.js. Communicated effectively in conversational and written English within an international software development team.
Software Engineer at Overmind
September 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020
One of the founding engineers contributing to the establishment and growth of the engineering department. Led development with React.js, Express.js, Node.js using Scrum methodology.
Senior Software Engineer at Hapi Corp (YC W21)
May 1, 2024 - Present
Led the trading team in creating new trading features such as GTC limit, stop, DCA orders, and after-hours trading, which boosted revenue by roughly 20%. Resolved critical bugs preventing trading shorts and margins, saving roughly 10% of company revenue. Applied Hexagonal Architecture, Domain Driven Design, and Event Sourcing to ensure high optimization, consistency, and scalability. Orchestrated distributed caches and locks to handle concurrency for 700K+ users, ensuring near-zero inconsistency across services. Conducted over 40 technical interviews and onboarded new engineers to the team.
Software Engineer at Lizza (YC W22)
May 1, 2024 - August 8, 2025
Developed over 8 microservices within a 33+ microservice ecosystem using Domain-Driven Design principles. Pioneered backend feature development representing approximately 70% of the product's functionality, used by 1500+ clients and impacting 90% of startup revenue. Collaborated closely with the CTO to architect and implement robust backend solutions using Go, Next.js/React.js, TailwindCSS, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, resulting in a scalable and high-performance microservice ecosystem using Event-Driven Architecture.
Software Engineer at DeAI+D - Rainfall Induced Landslide Early Warning System
September 30, 2023 - August 8, 2025
Led design and development of mockups for the Early Warning System user interface using Figma, Leaflet, and React.js. Played a pivotal role in shaping the project's initial architecture and collaborated closely with a multidisciplinary team of geologists leveraging expertise in rasters and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
DevOps Engineer at Tecnología, Integración y Desarrollo S.A.
February 28, 2023 - August 8, 2025
Implemented Kubernetes to orchestrate more than 50 Docker-hosted microservices on an AWS EC2 machine. Set up virtual hosts to assign specific ports to Docker images to streamline deployments and CI/CD processes.
Software Engineer at Worksafe New Zealand
November 30, 2021 - August 8, 2025
Contributed to web-app game creation using React.js, Express.js, Node.js, and MongoDB. Used conversational and written English to communicate effectively within an international software development team.
Software Engineer at Overmind
November 30, 2020 - August 8, 2025
Joined as one of the founding engineers, contributing to the establishment and growth of the engineering department. Led the development team using React.js, Express.js, and Node.js under Scrum methodology.
Senior Software Engineer at Remitly
September 1, 2025 - Present
Remote Senior Software Engineer delivering end-to-end integration for Banco Pichincha in 2 months, implementing full security (AES/RSA encryption, mTLS, partner certification). Led LATAM partner POC, contributed to Remitly's event-driven microservices ecosystem used by 10M+ users, and delivered backend components for Colombia instant payments launch, saving approx $25M in projected annual costs via optimized routing.
Software Engineer
July 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Remote Software Engineer focusing on Go plus Next.js/React.js; built microservices ecosystem and frontend integration using TailwindCSS.
Software Engineer
March 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Remote Software Engineer: React.js, MongoDB, Node.js, Express.js; contributed to building web applications for international team.
Software Engineer
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Software Engineer: React.js, Express.js, Node.js, MySQL, CSS; founding engineer helping establish and grow the engineering department. Based in Temuco, Chile.

Education

Ingeniería Civil Informática / Software Engineering, Minor in Business Administration at Universidad de La Frontera
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor's Degree at Universidad de La Frontera Temuco, CL
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022
Ingeniería Civil Informática / Software Engineering at Universidad de La Frontera Temuco, CL
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022
Civil Engineering in Computer Science / Software Engineering, Minor in Business Administration at Universidad de La Frontera
January 11, 2030 - August 8, 2025
Ingeniería Civil Informática / Software Engineering at Universidad de La Frontera
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026

Qualifications

Makers Fellowship Coding Fellow
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Coding Fellow, Makers Fellowship
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Education, Other, Government, Computers & Electronics