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CURRICULUM VITAE

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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

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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.

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iCapital NetworkJul 2022 — Present

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.
Ruby on RailsReactTypeScriptPostgreSQLSidekiqRedis
AppliedVRSep 2021 — Jul 2022

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.
Ruby on RailsReactTypeScriptRSpecHealthcare
DatabotSep 2019 — Sep 2021

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.
Ruby on RailsReactPostgreSQLIBM WatsonNLP
Digital JumpSep 2018 — Sep 2019

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.
AWSRuby on RailsNode.jsVue.jsScrum
Approp PropTechJul 2018 — Sep 2020

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.
TensorFlowMachine LearningMobilePropTech
Ant DigitalDec 2016 — Jul 2018

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.
HTMLCSSSASSJavaScriptWordPress

// education

Computer Engineering · Duoc UC

Mar 2016 — Mar 2020

Web Development · Arcos Professional Institute

Jan 2014 — Jan 2016

// skills

Languages

RubyJavaScriptTypeScriptPythonSQL

Backend

Ruby on RailsFastAPINode.jsRESTful APIsRSpecPostgreSQLRedis

Frontend

React.jsTypeScriptVue.jsTailwind CSSHTML5CSS3SASS

Cloud & DevOps

AWSCI/CDAgile / ScrumJIRA

AI / ML

Claude APIOpenAI APINLP systemsConversational AITensorFlow

Domains

FintechAlternative InvestmentsDigital HealthConversational AIPropTech

// languages

Spanish

Native

English

Professional working proficiency · 5+ years in US remote environments

// stack

Ruby on RailsReactTypeScriptPostgreSQLRedisSidekiqDockerAWSRSpec

// base

Working remotely from
Villarrica, La Araucanía
Chile · Available for US Remote Roles