Diego S. Pelaez - Software Engineer & AI Innovator

About Me

Building solutions that actually make sense (and hopefully work on the first try).

8+ years crafting code

Always curious

Professional coffee consumer

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Hey there!

I'm Diego, a Senior Software Engineer who gets genuinely excited about solving complex problems and creating tech that doesn't make people want to throw their computers out the window. With 8+ years of building things that (usually) work, I've learned that the best code is the kind that makes sense to the person who has to maintain it at 2 AM.

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My Approach

I'm constantly experimenting with new technologies and testing different ideas - it's how I discover the next great book to dive into or the perfect tool for the job. Whether it's building scalable systems or exploring AI possibilities, I believe in getting my hands dirty and seeing what actually works in the real world.

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Beyond the Screen

I love to code for most of my day; the rest of the time is food and YouTube video essays on any topic that got me interested. And yes, after watching countless carpentry videos, I still can't build a table - but hey, at least I understand the theory behind mortise and tenon joints!

Built and Enhanced with AI

When curiosity meets code and a sprinkle of artificial intelligence

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Experience

IC3 Software Engineer @ BetterCloud

2024 - Present

Worked on ETLs optimization, getting a sync from 500 secs to 10 secs.
Worked on generating docs and context for the team on our integrations.

IC3 Software Engineer @ Blend

2024 - 2024

Enhanced spec suite reliability and product testing.
Supported the migration from Twilio Video to Zoom Video.

Full Stack Developer @ InfoTech

2022 - 2024

Developed customer features with Stimulus JS and TailwindCSS
Optimized rails queries with N+1 query issues and ETL processes
Worked all around ETL processes, from data modeling to report generation.

Manager, New Projects @ PerfumeGallery

2018 - 2022

Led strategic system migration to Shopify, increasing conversion rates by 50% year-over-year
Developed scalable sales and inventory management solution, reducing operational costs by 20%
Managed and mentored a multidisciplinary engineering team

Skills & Superpowers

The arsenal of tools and tricks I've picked up along the way.

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AI & Smart Stuff

Making GPT do useful things
SuperQuick Wins
Custom AI that actually works

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Backend Wizardry

Ruby on Rails (my old faithful)
Node.js & Express shenanigans
APIs that don't break

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Frontend Fun

React & Express mastery
TypeScript
UX that doesn't make users cry

The Unofficial Skill Meter 🎯

Turning Coffee into Code 98%

Having Random Ideas for Innovation 95%

Making AI Sound Less Scary 92%

Finding the Best Way to Do Things 94%

Explaining Tech to Non-Tech People 90%