Software Engineer with more than 10 years of experience in systems design and development. Proficient in PHP, Python, and Java technologies. Skilled in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on comprehending client objectives to facilitate goal attainment.
A staunch advocate for teamwork, continuously striving to enhance skills and knowledge. Passionate about clean architecture, domain-driven design, and building scalable solutions.
Version Zero gmbH | Remote
Cash Converters S.L. | Marbella, Spain (Remote)
Cash Converters S.L. | Marbella, Spain (Remote)
BLC Moving Technologies S.L. | Seville, Spain
BLC Moving Technologies S.L. | Seville, Spain
Stock2Shop | Cape Town, South Africa (Remote)
INNOVAE Marketing Digital S.L. | Seville, Spain
The Cloud Network S.L. | Seville, Spain
Self-employed | Quito, Ecuador
Desoft S.A. | La Habana, Cuba
University of Computer Sciences | La Habana, Cuba
Computer Engineering
Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain
Computer Engineering
University of Computer Sciences, La Habana, Cuba
Beyond the code and architecture diagrams, there's a story shaped by curiosity, courage, and the occasional happy accident. Here are some of the milestones — big and small — that made me who I am today.
I was born and raised in the vibrant, colourful streets of Havana, Cuba — a place that gave me an endless curiosity about how the world works and a love for improvisation that later proved invaluable in software engineering.
I enrolled in Computer Engineering at the University of Computer Sciences (UCI) in Havana. Those five years were a deep dive into algorithms, systems, and late-night debugging sessions — the foundation of everything that followed.
Graduating with my Engineering Degree felt like crossing a finish line — until I realised it was actually the starting line. I joined the university as a Software Developer, building Java EE systems and learning that real-world code rarely looks like textbook examples.
Joining Desoft S.A. opened the door to real enterprise projects — Django, PHP, Symfony — and taught me that clean architecture is not a luxury, it's a survival tool. I also discovered I genuinely love mentoring teammates and sharing what I know.
Welcoming my first daughter, Victoria, into the world was a moment of pure joy and a life-changing experience. It taught me the true meaning of responsibility, patience, and unconditional love.
I made a leap of faith and moved to Quito, Ecuador, to start my own freelance venture. Leading a small team of developers and designers while building e-commerce platforms taught me as much about people management as it did about technical delivery.
Seville welcomed me with its warm light, great food, and a buzzing tech scene. Joining The Cloud Network marked my arrival in the European software market — Symfony on Google Cloud, a steep but exciting learning curve, and a city I quickly called home.
Enrolling in a Master's programme at Universidad Pablo de Olavide while holding a demanding engineering role was one of the hardest things I've done. Weekends disappeared, coffee consumption tripled, but the determination to keep growing never wavered.
Taking on the Backend Team Lead role at BLC Moving Technologies was a pivotal shift. I learned that leading people means listening twice as much as you talk. Introducing TDD and DDD practices to the team and watching the codebase — and the people — grow was deeply rewarding.
After three years of balancing work, studies, and life, I earned my Master's in Computer Engineering from UPO. More than the certificate, I valued the proof to myself that perseverance — and a solid sleep schedule when possible — really does pay off.
As we don’t like to sit still, seven years after the birth of our first daughter, Victoria, Néstor Jr. arrived. A new source of joy for our family.
Working remotely with teams in South Africa (Stock2Shop), Marbella (Cash Converters), and beyond showed me that great software transcends borders. The shift to Cloud Native development and API-first architecture felt like everything I'd been building toward finally clicking into place.
Joining Version Zero and contributing to open source projects like Mautic and WordPress has brought a new sense of purpose. I'm at a point in my career where I can shape products, mentor others, and still geek out over a well-designed API — and I wouldn't have it any other way.
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