Pablo
Torrubiano

me@pablotor.dev

Hi, I'm Pablo! I was born in the 90s, in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

I work as a Software Engineer, specializing in software architecture and full-stack development for web platforms. Not too long ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I led payment projects as Base24 Classic specialist.

I’m driven by the joy of understanding how things work; collaborating with people; and devoting the necessary time to ensure high-quality results.

Experience

Let's go over my work...

WyeWorks

Sr Software Engineer

May 2022 - June 2023

React & NodeJS | TypeScript

Responsibilities

  • Software architecture and fullstack development for WyeWorks clients.

Main projects

  • ClearSession platform - Health startup based in the US

Wibson (now illow)

Sr Software Engineer

Aug 2020 - Nov 2021

React Native, React & NodeJS | JavaScript & TypeScript

Responsibilities

  • Software architecture, fullstack development and infrastructure support for Wibson products.

Main projects

  • Wibson Privacy Platform (now illow platform) - illow.io
  • Wibson App (deprecated)

First Data

Sr BASE24 Classic Analyst

Aug 2014 - Nov 2018

BASE24 Classic - First Vision Platform | TAL & COBOL

Responsibilities

  • Platform leader for credit issuing projects.
  • Client contact point for Bancolombia, Grupo Aval and Grupo Éxito, Colombia.
  • e2e solutions, including design, development, testing, certification, deployment and monitoring.

Main projects

  • Visa Contactless certification for Banco de Bogotá - Project leader
  • TUYA credit portfolio migration - Project Leader
  • Bancolombia prepaid launch - Project Leader
  • Bancolombia credit portfolio migration - Platform analyst

Conexia

IT Analyst

Sep 2012 - Dec 2013

Ubuntu Server, Windows Server, Networking & Telecommunications

Responsibilities

  • Level I and II IT support.

Main projects

  • Standardization of desktop computers
  • Back-up and recovery of critical servers

Projects

But my experience working for companies is only half of the story. I've also tried a couple of things on my own...

Azurro

Van conversion

Jun 2022 - Present

Electrician, carpenter, plumber and mechanic

Van conversion from scratch of an Iveco Daily cargo truck into our home on wheels. By far the most demanding project I've ever done. If you'd like to check out some pictures of this process, click here!

Digital Shores | digital-shores.com

Digital Marketing

Nov 2021 - Present

Co-founder

Web design, online marketing and strategy for self-employed people and entrepreneurs.

Biomedic Engineering Institute | FIUBA

RasPi/Arduino Developer

Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

Collaboration

Development of a real-time sound generation system based on pressure sensors with the aim of helping people with motor disabilities.

Milonga del Bichito

Tango Club

Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

Co-founder

My most artistic project: a self-managed tango club located in San Telmo, Buenos Aires, from 2014 to 2016. We operated every Tuesday night and offered tango classes, live music, and, in my humble opinion, one of the best tango DJs I had the pleasure of listening to.

Abandon PC Store

PCs and Hardware e-commerce

Feb 2010 - May 2012

Founder

My first professional venture involved leveraging my knowledge to set up a specialized hardware business. My main audience was the gaming community in rural areas, where the available options were much more limited. I specialized in sourcing components with the best price-quality ratio at the time, handling logistics, preparing the systems, and shipping. I also took care of the brand image and marketing through specialized forums.

Skills

This is a tricky one. I don't believe there's a useful way to quantify knowledge. So instead I thought about how comfortable I feel using these languages/techs/methodologies. I've just included what I consider relevant, so if not listed, just ask!

I'm proficient with...

A skill that I've used constantly during a long period of time.

JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Tal, Tacl, NextJS, NestJS, React Native, React, NodeJS, TailwindCSS, expressjs, react-router, redux, redux-saga, swagger-jsdoc, i18next, Vercel, ACI BASE24 Classic, Visa VTS Simulator, Mastercard BNET Simulator, Simpp Simulator.

I'm comfortable with...

A skill that I've used a lot, but not recently or with enough depth

Python, C++, Bash Scripting, PostgreSQL, LevelDB, Amazon DynamoDB, puppeteer, react-navigation, aws-amplify, jest, Amazon AWS, Heroku, Docker, Terraform, Travis CI, Linux, Amazon Cognito, Google Firebase, Mixpanel, Google OAuth, Amazon SES, Stripe, ACI TSS.

I've used...

A skill that I've used at some point for a short period of time.

Ruby, COBOL, R, Java, Sparc Assembly, Ruby on Rails, Django, Enscribe DB.

Portfolio

Here you will find some products and code samples I've worked in. Check them out or contact me to have access to the GitHub repos (when available).

Education

Facultad de Ingeniería | UBA

Computer Engineering

2009 - 2016

Incomplete

Ciclo Básico Común

Engineering Entry Year

2008

EEM N°18 - ENSPA

Baccalaureate in Exact & Natural Sciences

2005 - 2008

FUCE Foundation

Computer & Network Assembly, Maintenance and Repair

2006

A photo of me taken at the Fondaco dei Tedeschi rooftop in Venice, Italy

About me

Technology and social interactions are the two fundamental pillars of my professional life. Not as opposing concepts, but as complementary ones. Just to give a few examples, my enthusiasm for technology grew by participating in hardware forums and their communities. And my notions of leadership are deeply influenced by tango, which, coincidentally, I started dancing in a seminar at my engineering school. I perceive technology through this intersectional perspective.

In my opinion, technology is one of the drivers of social change. Whether that change is for the better depends on us, those who work with it. That’s why we need more diverse and inclusive software development. One that seeks to solve real life issues and focuses on collaboration. This is reflected in my preference for projects that generate a positive impact on their users and promote team culture. And I know that positive change is possible.

After the pandemic, I split my time between Argentina, Italy, and Germany. What initially seemed like a challenge turned into incredible flexibility. Throughout my recent projects, I had the opportunity to work remotely, asynchronously, and independently of my location, without sacrificing team spirit or productivity.

For those of us who have loved ones on both sides of the Atlantic, working like this allows us to be where we want or need to be.
That is technology in the service of people.
That is what I want to achieve.

So tell me, what is your tech utopia?