Hi folks! 👋

I'm a Senior Software Engineer and Engineering Lead passionate about scalable systems, developer experience, and mentoring engineers. With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in backend development, but my T-shaped skill set extends into frontend, DevOps, mobile, and UI/UX.

💡 I love solving complex challenges and building impactful digital solutions with Elixir, Phoenix, Ruby on Rails, and React. My approach is product-oriented, ensuring that engineering decisions drive real business value.

👨‍💻 What I Do

🏢 Senior Software Engineer & Engineering Lead – Leading distributed teams, optimizing architectures, and driving engineering strategy.
🧑‍🏫 Mentor at MentorCruise – Helping professionals grow in software engineering, leadership, and career development.
🌍 Open-Source & Community Contributor – Founder of Elixir Asturias, co-organizer of FabadaConf, and advocate for Diversity & Mental Health in Tech.

🛠️ My Tech Toolbox

• Backend: Elixir, Phoenix, Ruby, Rails, Node.js
• Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL
• DevOps & Cloud: AWS, Docker, CI/CD
• Learning More About: React Native, Design Systems, Erlang, Elm

💬 Ask Me About

🚀 Elixir, Phoenix, Ruby on Rails – Anything about web development and backend architecture.
🧑‍💻 Tech Leadership & Career Growth – Building high-performing teams and growing in tech.
🎤 Public Speaking & Mentorship – Conferences, tech talks, and coaching engineers.

📫 How to Reach Me

📩 Email: hi@dreamingecho.es
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ivan-gonzalez-saiz
🌐 Personal Website: dreamingecho.es
📄 Resume: Check it out here

😄 Fun Stuff

🎵 Check out my work playlist – The soundtrack behind the code.
⚡ Fun fact – In a previous life, I was a Pomeranian toy 🐶.

📝 Latest Blog Posts

• Control the Inputs, Not the Outcomes
• Every Yes Kills Something
• Lonely in a Distributed World
• The Year I Paused to Move Forward
• The Comparison Trap

🧑‍💻 Main Skills

Backend & API Development

Frontend Development

Databases & Storage

DevOps & Cloud

🔍 Find Me on the Internet!

🌐 Let's connect! You can find me on different platforms where I share insights, collaborate on open-source, and engage with the tech community.

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