I'm a Software Engineer passionate about scalable systems, developer experience, and mentoring engineers. With 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.
🏢 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.
- 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
🚀 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.
📩 Email: hi@dreamingecho.es
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ivan-gonzalez-saiz
🌐 Personal Website: dreamingecho.es
📄 Resume: Check it out here
🎵 Check out my work playlist – The soundtrack behind the code.
⚡ Fun fact – In a previous life, I was a Pomeranian toy 🐶.
- The Anatomy of a GenServer
- Burnout in Engineering Leadership: How to Recognize and Prevent It
- Owning Your Career as a Software Engineer: Beyond Code to Real Impact
- Building a Culture of Psychological Safety in Engineering Teams
- Creating an AI-Powered Search Input With Phoenix LiveView
🌐 Let's connect! You can find me on different platforms where I share insights, collaborate on open-source, and engage with the tech community.
