Francisco Depascuali
Lead Mobile & Staff Full Stack Engineer
Staff Full Stack Engineer with 11+ years building systems scaling to 2M+ DAU and processing millions of web3 transactions/month. Specialized in building scalable distributed systems, from mobile applications and websites to backend services. Proven track record in real-time collaboration platforms, device synchronization systems, and digital banking solutions. Passionate about teaching and mentoring, with extensive experience in technical leadership.
Work Experience
My professional journey
Staff Full Stack Engineer
React • Node.js • TypeScript • Rust • Python
Jul 2023 - Present
Remote
JPG Store
- Architected NFT transaction services handling 1M+ monthly operations with 99.99% uptime (GCP, Kubernetes).
- Engineered high-performance API endpoints using NestJS with TypeScript and services in Rust and Python.
- Optimized API latency by 50% via Node.js event loop tuning, supporting 10k+ concurrent users.
- Optimized system performance through Node.js event loop tuning and memory management.
- Enhanced system reliability using Cloudflare for CDN, caching, and DDoS protection.
Lead Mobile Engineer
React Native • TypeScript
Aug 2022 - Jul 2023
Remote
JPG Store
- Launched React Native app for 1M+ user NFT marketplace, the largest Cardano NFT marketplace.
- Architected complex features including infinite scroll lists, offline support, and media rendering.
- Implemented real-time marketplace updates and push notification system.
- Established CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Fastlane for automated deployment.
- Managed app releases and updates across App Store Connect and Google Play Console.
Founder & CTO
Web3 • TypeScript • Solidity
Sep 2021 - Aug 2022
Remote
DeFi Arbitrage Bot
- Developed sophisticated arbitrage system (DeFi) using TypeScript, web3, and Solidity.
- Engineered smart contracts integrating multiple DeFi protocols (UniswapV2, Mento, Curve, AAVE).
- Implemented cross-chain compatibility across multiple EVM networks.
- Deployed and managed distributed infrastructure on AWS Lighthouse and Google Cloud Engine.
Staff iOS Engineer
Swift
Jun 2020 - Aug 2021
Remote
Apple
- Developed physical App Store experiences using Swift for multi-device installations.
- Architected and implemented mesh networking system for iOS demo devices in app stores using proprietary technology.
- Optimized performance and memory management for wall-mounted display devices seen on the app stores.
- Contributed to flagship retail experiences including Apple Store Arcade and Fitness+ displays.
Staff iOS Engineer
Swift
Feb 2019 - May 2020
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Brubank
- Implemented core banking features using Swift and MVVM architecture, leading the technical aspects of the iOS team.
- Architected app platform supporting exponential growth from 20k to 2M DAU in 6 months.
- Established automated CI/CD pipelines with fastlane and bitrise.
- Directed technical mentoring initiatives and delivered internal tech talks.
- Modernized codebase to Swift 5, improving build times and performance.
Senior React Native Engineer
React Native • TypeScript • Swift
May 2018 - Feb 2019
Buenos Aires, Argentina
MURAL
- Developed real-time collaboration features handling concurrent user interactions.
- Created MURAL Scan, an AR application leveraging OpenCV and Vision framework for document digitalization.
- Engineered performant drawing components in Swift for optimal rendering.
- Implemented socket-based communication system supporting 20+ concurrent users per mural.
- Established automated deployment and codesigning processes.
Senior iOS Developer
Swift
Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
Vienna, Austria
Mimo
- Built features for educational coding platform using Swift and RxSwift.
- Implemented custom UI layouts and MVVM architecture.
- Led architectural decisions and code review processes.
- Mentored team members on iOS development best practices.
AI/ML Python Engineer
Python
Apr 2017 - Oct 2017
Vienna, Austria
Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT)
- Conducted research on synthetic dataset generation for training neural networks.
- Earned an honorable mention for my master thesis and its impact on AI/ML applications.
- Published research on computer vision and synthetic data generation.
iOS Developer
Objective-C • Swift
Mar 2015 - Oct 2016
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Wolox
- Developed multiple iOS applications using Swift and Objective-C.
- Maintained WolmoCore open source iOS library.
- Implemented Bluetooth connectivity and audio processing features.
- Delivered technical talks and authored blog posts on iOS development.
Education
Academic background
Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA)
Bachelor's and Master's degree in Software Engineering
2012 - 2017
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fachhochschule Technikum Wien (FH Technikum Wien)
Master's degree in Software Engineering
2017 - 2018
Vienna, Austria
Universidad del Salvador (USAL)
Master's degree in Philosophy
2021 - Present
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Additional Experience
Teaching and mentoring
Software Engineer Mentor
React Native • Swift • Node.js • TypeScript • Python
Sep 2017 - Present
- Featured Technical Lead on MentorCruise with 60+ five-star reviews.
- Mentor of the Week recognition for excellence in technical guidance.
- Guide developers in mobile and backend development, as well as software architecture.
- Provide mentorship across iOS, React Native, and backend technologies.
Haskell Functional Programming Professor
July 2022 - Aug 2023
- Assistant professor of Functional Programming course at ITBA, teaching Haskell and advanced programming concepts.
- Developed comprehensive curriculum covering type systems and functional design patterns.
- Mentored students through complex programming projects and theoretical concepts.
- Created practical exercises demonstrating real-world applications of functional programming.
Skills
Technical expertise
Mobile Development
Swift, React Native, iOS (UIKit, SwiftUI), Objective-C, RxSwift, Combine
Backend Development
TypeScript, Node.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, Redis, GraphQL, WebSockets, gRPC
Infrastructure
Kubernetes, Docker, GCP, AWS, Firebase, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Bitrise, Jenkins)
Blockchain
Solidity, Web3, DeFi Protocols, Smart Contracts
Machine Learning
Computer Vision, Neural Networks
Languages
English (Native/Bilingual), Spanish (Native/Bilingual), French (Limited Working), Latin