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Iā€™m Fernando, though in professional circles I go by Fern.

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Fernando
Hi there, it's me

Based in Brooklyn, NY, I run and build web apps (mostly Rails) that scale by employing sustainable development practices that focus on having a clean API layer and ensuring the developer experience is top of mind. I have helped scale tech stacks and engineering teams through the series A-C rounds. I have been an individual contributor, an engineering manager, and a tech lead of critical projects. Most recently I helped scale a series A startup from a team of 5 engineers to a team of 40 in 2 years.

Outside of work, Iā€™m a big space nerd (I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering) so I keep myself busy by consuming Sci-Fi media and keeping up with the latest in the Aerospace industry. I also spend a good amount of time in the kitchen by either cooking, exploring cocktails, or baking.

Currently I am seeking out new opportunities in seed stage startups as an early or founding engineer. Take a deeper look at my previous experiences and side projects here.