Founding Engineer · Software Engineer

Marcelo Surco

I build and lead technical teams on products that scale — from AI underwriting platforms to real-time web apps. Full Stack, system design, and mentoring. Focus on impact and clean architecture.

Full Stack · System design · AI/ML · Remote-first

English (B2–C1) · Spanish (Native)

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Tech & tools

TypeScript
Node.js
React
Next.js
Python
AI/ML
Supabase
AWS
Docker
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Git
Tailwind CSS
Prisma
JavaScript
MySQL
HTML
CSS
Bootstrap
C++

Education

B.Sc. Computer Science (ongoing)
Aug 2022 – Dec 2027
Universidad Católica San Pablo.
B.Sc. Computer Science
Aug 2019 – Jul 2022
Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC). Databases, Algorithms, Software Engineering.

Experience

Founding Engineer

Dec 2024 – Present

Vera

Founding Engineer at Vera, an AI-powered underwriting platform that transforms B2B lending — analyzing financial statements in any format and delivering instant risk assessments. Leading technical development and guiding interns (practicantes) since December 2024. Platform enables 99.8% accuracy, 10x faster processing.

Software Engineer

Nov 2025 – Feb 2026

Pact (US Remote)

Developing core backend services and APIs for a next-generation cybersecurity platform. Designing scalable, event-driven architectures with Node.js/TypeScript and AWS. Implementing secure coding practices and zero-trust concepts while leveraging AI tools. Collaborating within a distributed, remote-first engineering team. Technologies: Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, Docker, REST APIs, Event-driven Architecture.

Software Engineer

Mar 2025 – Jun 2025

GIPE++ Project

Designed the complete architecture of the GIPE++ web application. Fully developed the application (frontend and backend), optimizing performance and scalability. Integrated real-time authentication, user management, and interactive reports. Collaborated within a multicultural engineering team across three countries. Represented the team at international meetings in Germany. Technologies: Next.js, React, Node.js, MongoDB, Tailwind, AWS, JWT, WebSockets, Xendit, Python.

Lead Software Engineer

Feb 2023 – Nov 2025

Simplicar

Led development of core products, managing over 5 new projects and achieving a 20% increase in user engagement. Improved SEO by 30% and reduced page load times by 40%. Implemented WebSockets for real-time communication, increasing processing speed by 50%. Technologies: Next.js, React, MongoDB, Express.js, Python, WebSockets, AWS, Tailwind, Material UI, SEO.

Backend Development Intern

Oct 2022 – Feb 2023

Silabuz (EdTech Bootcamp)

Supported students with final project development and backend concept comprehension. Collaborated with HR and marketing teams to align curriculum with industry needs. Technologies: Python, Django, Redis, AWS, PostgreSQL, MySQL.

Recognition

Technical Reviewer for Jay Wengrow's Books

Provided technical reviews for "A Common-Sense Guide to Data Structures and Algorithms—Volume 2" and "A Common-Sense Guide to AI Engineering!". Helped refine content, ensure technical accuracy, and improve accessibility for beginners in Python and AI engineering.

Mentor: NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024 – Arequipa

Guided participants of this global hackathon, supporting idea generation, project development, and application of technology to solve scientific challenges.

Selected Work

Product and engineering work — from 0→1 and scaling in production.

Vera

AI-powered underwriting platform for B2B lending. Analyzes financial statements in any format and delivers instant risk assessments. Founding Engineer project.

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Untung Jawa (GIPE++)

GIPE++ project: web app for Untung Jawa Island — discover Jakarta's island paradise. Next.js, React, Node.js, MongoDB, Tailwind, AWS.

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COAR Alumni · Repositorio IB

Academic repository platform for the IB Diploma Program at COAR Alumni Arequipa. Manage and disseminate academic works, advanced search, document access for students and researchers.

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