Hi, I'm Mateo 👋
Software Engineer | Blockchain Enthusiast
MGA

About

I’m a computer science graduate passionate about building software that makes a real impact. I thrive on transforming ideas into practical solutions and enjoy exploring emerging technologies. Currently, I’m diving into blockchain and Web3, fascinated by their potential to redefine the digital landscape. My goal is to contribute to innovative projects that push technological boundaries and shape the future of how we interact with technology.

Check out my latest work

These are my projects.

DeCash

DeCash

In ETHGlobal Brussels we developed DeCash, an application which allows to make simple decentralized social payments through links. 🥇Polygon - Unified Bridge zkEVM 🥇Dynamic - Best SocialFi Project 🥇Blockscout - Best Use of Blockscout Block Explorer 🥈Chronicle Protocol - DeFi Track

Polygon Agglayer
Typescript
Docusaurus
TailwindCSS
Markdown
Vercel
Website
Documentation
RaiseHub

RaiseHub

RaiseHub is a full stack fundraising application which I developed while I did an exchange in Fontys University of Applied Sciences

Spring Boot
JPA-Hibernate
React
TailwindCSS
S3 AWS
SQL
Sonarqube
Docusaurus
Markdown
Docker
Demo Video
Documentation
KeyWatcher

KeyWatcher

Dashboard application based on drag and drop widgets developed during my exchange at Fontys University of Applied Sciences for the company BasWorld

Spring Boot
JPA-Hibernate
React
TailwindCSS
SQL
Docusaurus
Markdown
SCRUM
Docker
Client reviews
Client meetings
Demo Video
Documentation
Blockchain RaiseHub

Blockchain RaiseHub

This is the blockchain version of RaiseHub, a fundraising platform powered by smart contracts. It will be presented as part of my bachelor thesis to showcase innovative applications of decentralized technology

Blockchain
Ethereum
Solidity
React
TailwindCSS
S3 AWS
Docusaurus
Markdown
Vercel
Demo Video
Documentation

Work Experience

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Adhara Blockchain

Mar 2025 - July 2025
Software Engineer Intern
Delivered a high-impact internship at Adhara as a Software Engineer Intern, contributing to the development and reliability of backend infrastructure oriented towards blockchain. ✔ Extended and refactored an Ethereum Gateway, enhancing functionality and long-term maintainability ✔ Increased system reliability through comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end testing ✔ Built and visualized performance analytics in Grafana, enabling actionable system insights ✔ Improved development efficiency and quality by streamlining workflows with Jira
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Private tutoring

Aug 2023 - Jun 2024
Private tutoring for civil state exams
Delivered over 150 hours of targeted tutoring for the Administrative Assistant Exam at the University of León, focusing on essential Microsoft Excel and Word skills. ✔ 100% pass rate and 90% of them securing a job ✔ Customized teaching for each student ✔ Positive feedback and high student satisfaction (references upon request)
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Private tutoring

Dec 2022 - June 2023
Private tutoring for high school students
Delivered over 150 hours of customized tutoring for high school students, specializing in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English. ✔ 100% pass rate with high grades across most subjects ✔ Personalized support to enhance comprehension and performance ✔ Positive feedback and high student satisfaction (references upon request)

Education

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Fontys University of Applied Sciences

August 2024 - January 2025
Software engineering
Erasmus exchange semester doing the Software Engineering programme. ✔ Project-based learning with both an individual (RaiseHub) and a team project (Keywatcher) for a real client (BAS World) ✔ Gained hands-on experience in software development, problem-solving, and agile methodologies ✔ Improved teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills ✔ Developed practical industry insights through real-world projects
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University of León

September 2021 - July 2025
Computer Engineering (Computer Science)
A comprehensive 4-year program designed to build a strong foundation in computing principles, programming, and problem-solving skills. The curriculum integrates both theoretical knowledge and practical applications to prepare for real-world challenges in the tech industry. Core Areas of Study: ✔ Software development ✔ Algorithms ✔ Databases ✔ Cybersecurity ✔ Computer networks Key Focus Areas: ✔ Strong emphasis on both theory and hands-on experience ✔ Developing problem-solving, programming, and analytical skills ✔ Preparing for real world challenges in the tech industry
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Ballinteer High school

August 2017 - June 2018
High school year spent studying abroad
Spent one year studying in Dublin Ireland in a high school taking all the subjects in high-level and achieving good marks.
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IES Lancia High school

September 2014 - June2021
High school
High school studies in my city (León, Spain).

Skills

React
Next.js
Javascript
Java
Spring Boot
Solidity
Docker
CI/CD
SCRUM
Agile methods

Hackathons

I started to go to hackathons just recently, but I have enjoyed very much so I am sure that I will be attending more of them

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    ETHGlobal Brussels

    London, Ontario

    Developed DeCash, an application which allows to make simple decentralized social payments by using links. The response to DeCash was great and it was awarded with these prices: 🥇 Polygon - Unified Bridge zkEVM 🥇 Dynamic - Best SocialFi Project 🥇 Blockscout - Best Use of Blockscout Block Explorer 🥈 Chronicle Protocol - DeFi Track
Contact

Get in Touch

Want to chat? Send me a message through any of my social media or my email at glzalomateo@gmail.com and I will respond as soon as possible.

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