// curriculum vitae
CURRICULUM
VITAE
MATIAS RUIZ
Senior Fintech Engineer · Full Stack · Remote US
matiasruizr@outlook.com · +56 9 5743 2793 · linkedin.com/in/matiasruizr · github.com/matiasruizr · Villarrica, Chile · Available for US Remote Roles
// profile
Full Stack Engineer with 7+ years of experience building production-grade web applications for US-based companies across fintech and healthcare. Specialist in Ruby on Rails and React/TypeScript, with a track record of shipping reliable features in compliance-sensitive, high-stakes environments. Background includes co-founding and leading engineering teams at two AI-driven startups. Currently exploring AI/LLM integrations and open to Senior or Staff Engineer opportunities at remote-first US companies.
// experience
Full Stack Engineer
Remote · Fintech · Forbes Fintech 50 (x7) · $200B+ AUM · 1,200+ institutional clients
iCapital is the leading global technology platform for alternative investments, serving 104,000+ financial professionals and wealth managers across 1,900+ funds. I develop and maintain critical platform features for fund subscriptions, investor onboarding, reporting workflows, and compliance tooling.
- Design and implement scalable features for fund subscription flows and investor onboarding using Ruby on Rails and React/TypeScript.
- Build compliance-sensitive features aligned with SEC and institutional-grade standards, contributing to audit-ready systems at scale.
- Partner with product, design, and engineering teams across US time zones to ship high-impact platform improvements.
- Contributed to a team recognized by Forbes Fintech 50 and Barron's Industry Award 2023 Winner.
Full Stack Engineer
Remote · Digital Health · VR therapeutics
AppliedVR is a digital health company focused on immersive therapeutics, including EaseVRx (FDA-authorized for chronic lower-back pain). I helped scale engineering systems supporting therapeutic delivery and clinical workflows.
- Led development of core product features with Ruby on Rails, React, and TypeScript for clinical and consumer use cases.
- Built a comprehensive RSpec test suite that improved reliability and supported stronger quality practices across the team.
- Contributed to data-driven personalization features for adaptive therapeutic content delivery.
Full Stack Engineer & Co-Founder
Startup · Conversational AI · B2B SaaS · Chile & Latin America
Co-founded Databot, a conversational AI startup that enabled businesses to deploy NLP-powered virtual assistants for customer support and internal process automation.
- Designed and implemented the core chatbot engine using IBM Watson Assistant (intents, entities, and dialogue flows).
- Worked directly with clients to automate workflows such as lead qualification, FAQ handling, and internal helpdesk routing.
- Led architecture and engineering delivery from MVP to production in a multi-tenant SaaS platform.
Full Stack Developer
Agency · AWS · Ruby on Rails · Node.js · Vue.js
Led development and design collaboration for multiple client software projects, shipping frontend and backend features in Scrum-based delivery cycles.
- Built and delivered client solutions using AWS, Ruby on Rails, Node.js, and Vue.js.
- Designed UI/UX in Figma and Adobe XD while coordinating delivery across full-stack workstreams.
Full Stack Engineer & Co-Founder
Proptech Startup · Machine Learning · Mobile
Co-founded a proptech startup recognized as one of LATAM's top mobile initiatives.
- Built a TensorFlow-powered matching algorithm that connected users to real-estate listings through a swipe-style UX.
Frontend Developer
Digital Agency · Retail · Falabella
Built landing pages, boutique storefronts, and marketing web experiences for Falabella and agency clients.
- Shipped production frontend projects using HTML, CSS, SASS, JavaScript, PHP, and WordPress.
// education
Computer Engineering · Duoc UC
Mar 2016 — Mar 2020
Web Development · Arcos Professional Institute
Jan 2014 — Jan 2016
// skills
Languages
Backend
Frontend
Cloud & DevOps
AI / ML
Domains
// languages
Spanish
Native
English
Professional working proficiency · 5+ years in US remote environments
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// base
Working remotely from
Villarrica, La Araucanía
Chile · Available for US Remote Roles