Diego Moraes
> Senior Software Engineer @ Mercado Libre
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Developer focused on building efficient, scalable solutions. Currently working at Mercado Libre, one of Latin America's largest e-commerce platforms. I've successfully implemented AI-optimized SEO strategies that drove real business results. My approach combines technical precision with practical problem-solving.
Mercado Libre
[Current]> Senior Software Engineer (2021 - Present)
Currently part of the listing management team where sellers manage their publications across all countries. Previously worked on the search engine team, handling one of the world's most heavily used search bars with over 5 million queries per minute. Tech stack includes React, Node, Java, Golang, and GraphQL with clean architecture patterns. Experience working with high-traffic systems across auto-scaling groups, using monitoring tools like Kibana, New Relic, and Datadog.
Arkano Software
> Semi Senior Developer (Oct 2020 - May 2021)
Worked on multiple projects across different industries: developed and maintained an adverse effects reporting system for a pharmaceutical company, built SharePoint solutions, and performed data analysis for a mining company. Stack: C#, SQL Server, ReactJS, Azure.
Prometeo Open Banking
> Developer (Jan 2020 - Oct 2020)
My first experience in the startup world. Implemented Jenkins pipelines to integrate CI into the project, built the first version of the billing and plans system, and handled BAU tasks. Developed internal tools and dashboard features for API consumption tracking.
TCS
> IT Trainee (Jun 2019 - Jan 2020)
IT Trainee position focused on learning enterprise-level software development practices and methodologies.
Photography portfolio
My black-and-white photography portfolio presented as an immersive, scroll-driven, image-first experience. Built on the same Next.js app and served under the photo subdomain via host-based routing.
Tech: Next.js, React, subdomain routing
Visit sitecoveistudio.com
Website for Covéi, a branding and marketing studio in Montevideo. Digital design and identity work for brands that want to stop looking generic.
Tech: Next.js, React
Visit sitelahonditadelabuelo.com
AI-Optimized SEO Case Study: Built a restaurant website optimized for LLM discovery. Result: 75 milanesas ordered via Microsoft Copilot. Demonstrated how AI-first optimization differs from traditional SEO.
Tech: AI Integration, LLM-Compatible Metadata, Modern Web
Visit siteKickserve
Tournament management app for amateur tennis clubs. Automated round-robin groupings, elimination brackets, and live shareable results — no spreadsheets or WhatsApp groups required.
Tech: Next.js, React
Visit siteFrontend
- • React
- • React Native
- • JavaScript/TypeScript
- • GraphQL
Backend
- • Python (Django, Django REST, aiohttp)
- • Java
- • Node.js
- • SQL Server
Tools
- • Docker
- • AWS
- • Git
- • Kibana, New Relic, Datadog
Focus Areas
- • Clean Architecture
- • Microservices
- • GO
- • Performance Optimization