About me
Hola, I'm Alan.
I'm a Chilean biotech and industrial engineer passionate about building innovative solutions at the intersection of technology and human experience.
Born and raised in Chile, I've always been fascinated by how technology can solve real-world problems. My journey began with biotechnology and industrial engineering at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where I discovered my passion for building digital solutions.
From developing AI solutions at IBM to leading Rutero's engineering as CTO and shipping geospatial research software with Universidad Católica, I've been on a mission to create products that make people's lives better. When I'm not coding, you'll find me exploring new countries, hitting the gym, or behind a drum kit.
Today I lead Business, Technology & Growth at EuroCapital, where I founded the area — building software platforms and decision-making engines, leading engineers, and finding every opportunity for automation and AI across the company. On the side, through Dopper, I help early-stage founders navigate the technical challenges of building their dreams into reality.
Background
Professional Timeline
Where I've studied, worked, and built — from engineering school to founding companies.
Head of Tech, Business & Growth
Jul 2025 — PresentEuroCapital
Founded and lead the Business, Technology & Growth area, reporting directly to senior management. Design and build internal and external software platforms — including proprietary decision-making engines — on cloud-based, microservices-oriented architectures. Recruited and technically lead software engineers while staying hands-on full-stack, launched a new Public Market business unit integrated with Chile's public procurement platform, and drive automation, AI, and machine learning adoption across the organization.
IT Project Engineer
Mar 2023 — Jul 2025Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Led teams of software engineers building web applications for geospatial visualization of earthquake and tsunami simulations on the Chilean coast, in close collaboration with researchers from the Cigiden research center. Took three products from scratch to delivery — including a probabilistic monetary-loss viewer for earthquake insurance portfolios — owning architecture, database models, user flows, scope, and core full-stack features.
CTO & Co-founder
Mar 2022 — Mar 2023Rutero
Managed a team of 3 developers building the travel startup's web platform from scratch with agile — Ruby on Rails, Nuxt.js, and Docker. Automated deployments and database backups, designed the data models, integrated a custom commission-based MercadoPago payment system, and optimized page speed and SEO.
Intern, Future Club
Jan — Jul 2020IBM
MVP developer using IBM Cloud and Watson services — AI & machine learning, data science, virtual assistants, and call-bots. Built a Premier League match-outcome predictor, a forex value predictor, multicloud VM deployment automation, and an NLP web service.
Industrial Engineering (IT Major) — Master's-equivalent degree
2015 — 2021Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Master's-equivalent degree in Industrial Engineering with an IT major, plus a Bachelor's degree in Biological Engineering (major & minor) — the biotech-meets-software foundation behind how I approach problems.
International Baccalaureate Graduate
2014Craighouse School
IB HL English Diploma. School Prefect, School Spirit Award, outstanding academic distinction, and national university test (PSU) recognition in Science and Mathematics.
Toolbox
Technical Skills
A comprehensive overview of my technical expertise across different domains, from frontend development to AI integration.
Programming Languages
Frontend
Backend
Cloud & DevOps
AI & Modern Tools
Languages
Beyond work
Hobbies & Passions
Beyond coding and building, I'm passionate about the things that fuel personal growth, wellness, and continuous learning.
Strength Training
Daily gym sessions keep me disciplined and energized. Physical health is the foundation everything else is built on.
World Travel
16 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia — and counting. Each journey brings new perspectives, cultures, and unforgettable experiences.
Health Optimization
Nutrition, sleep, and recovery — treating my own wellbeing like an engineering problem worth solving.
Personal Development
Books, podcasts, and deep dives into psychology and self-improvement. Always a student.
Entrepreneurship
Building products, mentoring founders, and exploring business models. The craft of turning ideas into reality.
Music & Drums
Studied drums and percussion at Escuela Moderna de Música. From rock festivals like Welcome to Rockville to playing along at home — music is my favorite way to recharge.