José Pedro L.

Co-Founder

Uruguay7 yrs 7 mos experience

AI ML PractitionerAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Expert in fraud prevention and backend development.
Led product vision for an innovative fintech startup.
Strong background in machine learning and big data analytics.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Backend Engineer with expertise in fraud prevention and machine learning.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product StrategyBackend DevelopmentFraud PreventionJava DevelopmentMachine Learning

Other Skills

AIArduinoBashBlockchainCSSDatadogDistributed SystemsDockerFigmaFinTechGitGoGoogle SheetsHTMLIoT

About

Hello! I am Jose. I am a software engineer at Mercado Libre, specializing in backend development for fraud prevention. I am passionate about using technology to solve complex problems and make the world a better place. At Mercado Libre, I have successfully delivered large-scale projects with high productivity, collaborating with cross-functional teams and conducting meticulous design reviews. I have also leveraged my expertise in big data analytics and machine learning to create fraud prevention models with high efficacy and low latency for processing substantial payment volumes. Additionally, I have been an active participant in the on-call rotation, showcasing my skills in monitoring distributed systems and resolving issues quickly and effectively. I am always eager to learn new skills and technologies, and I approach every project with a growth mindset. Outside of work, I enjoy staying active with sports like volleyball, rock climbing, and cycling. I also love to travel and explore new cultures. I believe that these hobbies help me to develop a well-rounded perspective and a positive attitude towards life and work. If you have any questions or would like to discuss any project or initiative, I am available to help in any way I can. I am looking forward to connecting with you and learning more about your goals and challenges.

Experience

Easysplit

Founder & CTO

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Uruguay

I am the Founder, CEO & CTO of EasySplit, an early-stage startup where I independently lead product vision, strategy, and technology. EasySplit is not just a bill splitting app it is being developed as an AI-powered personal and group finance assistant.
EasySplit will help people not only track expenses and manage shared finances, but also achieve financial goals, build savings, and make smarter investment decisions to avoid losing value over time. With an integrated AI agent, the platform is designed to take personal finance management to the next level, offering insights, guidance, and automation.
Currently, I am:
Defining the product roadmap and long-term strategy.
Designing and developing the full technical architecture and backend.
Validating the solution with early users and iterating on feedback.
Preparing for fundraising to accelerate development and growth.
The goal is to bring EasySplit to production by 2026, scaling it into a trusted financial assistant that empowers individuals and groups to take control of their money and their future.

Mercado libre

3 roles

Software Engineer

Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 · 11 mos

Distributed SystemsFraud PreventionJava DevelopmentPaymentsMicroservicesMachine Learning+1

Software Developer

Promoted

Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 · 2 yrs

Proven track record at Mercado Libre as a Software Developer specializing in Java and Spring backend design. Expert in cross-functional collaboration, conducting meticulous design reviews, and optimizing system efficiency. Successfully delivered large-scale projects with high productivity. Integral part of a machine learning team, excelling in big data analytics, creating fraud prevention models with high efficacy and low latency for processing substantial payment volumes. Active participant in the on-call rotation, showcasing expertise in monitoring distributed systems.
Responsibilities:
Architect and implement Java/Spring backend components with a focus on high performance.
Collaborate for cross-functional innovation and seamless integration.
Lead rigorous design and code reviews to ensure optimal system performance.
Optimize system efficiency and scalability for large-scale operations.
Take end-to-end ownership of features, emphasizing efficacy and low-latency design.
Develop distributed services and architecture with a keen eye on performance.
Ensure comprehensive code coverage with robust testing and metric implementation.
Machine learning support and model creation for high-performance scenarios.
Work on big data projects, utilizing advanced analytics for insightful results.
Provide robust backend support for machine learning applications.
Participate actively in the on-call rotation, addressing critical issues promptly.
Monitor and troubleshoot distributed systems, emphasizing quick response times.