👋 Hi folks!

I'm Iván (he/him), pronounced ee-bahn. I'm a Software Engineer passionate about building impactful digital products, and mentoring engineers. With 15+ years of experience, I specialize in backend development but have also explored frontend, DevOps, mobile, and UI/UX to create holistic, product-oriented solutions.

🚀 What I Do

🏢 Senior Software Engineer & Engineering Lead – Leading distributed teams, optimizing architectures, and driving engineering strategy.
🧑‍🏫 Mentor at MentorCruise – Helping engineers grow in software development, leadership, and career progression.
🌍 Tech Community Organizer & Speaker – Founder of Elixir Asturias, co-organizer of FabadaConf, and advocate for DEI & Mental Health in Tech.

🛠️ My Tech Toolbox

🔘 Backend: Elixir, Phoenix, Ruby, Rails, Node.js
🔘 Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js
🔘 Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL
🔘 DevOps & Cloud: AWS, Docker, CI/CD
🔘 Currently Learning: React Native, Design Systems, Erlang, Elm

💡 My Philosophy on Engineering & Leadership

I believe that great engineering goes beyond writing code—it’s about building strong teams, fostering collaboration, and creating solutions that drive real impact. Since 2020, I've been leading teams, focusing on mentorship, career growth, and remote-first best practices.

😄 Beyond Code

✨ Diversity & Mental Health Advocacy – Promoting inclusivity in tech through mentoring, public speaking, and community engagement.
🎵 Music & Photography Enthusiast – When I’m not writing code, I’m either playing guitar or capturing moments through my camera.
🎤 Public Speaker & Educator – Sharing knowledge at conferences, meetups, and tech events.

🔗 Let's Connect!

📩 Email: hi@dreamingecho.es
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ivan-gonzalez-saiz
📄 Resume: Check it out here
🎓 Mentorship: Book a session with me on MentorCruise