Hi! I'm Jorge Vilca, a systems engineer and engineering manager based in Madrid, with roots in Peru. I'm passionate about leveraging technology to build impactful solutions that make a real difference in people's lives and businesses. Currently, I lead engineering teams while staying deeply connected to the technical challenges of modern software architecture, cloud infrastructure, and scalable backend systems. My journey has taken me from hands-on software development to technical leadership, and I continue to find excitement in both worlds.
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with innovative companies across different sectors:
Engineering Manager at Playtomic — Leading teams in building scalable solutions for the sports technology sector
Interim Engineering Manager and Software Engineer at Glovo — Driving technical excellence in one of Europe's fastest-growing delivery platforms
Solutions Architect at Rimac Seguros and Credicorp — Designing enterprise-grade systems for financial services and insurance
My experience spans both the public and private sectors, where I've focused on:
I specialize in backend systems, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure with hands-on experience across the full technology stack:
AWS & Google Cloud Platform
Kubernetes & Docker
Terraform & Infrastructure as Code
Helm Charts & Container Orchestration
Go, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript
Bash scripting & automation
SQL & database technologies
RESTful API design
Scalable backend systems
Microservices architecture
ETL & data pipeline design
System integration patterns
AI/ML integration
Advanced database technologies
Platform engineering
Observability & monitoring
When I'm not building software or leading teams, you'll find me:
Traveling — Exploring new cultures, cuisines, and perspectives around the world
DIY Woodworking — Crafting furniture and home projects, finding zen in working with my hands
Photography — Capturing moments and stories through the lens
Reading — Diving into sci-fi worlds and literary fiction that challenges my thinking
Continuous Learning — Pursuing knowledge in leadership, development, AI/ML, and emerging technologies
I'm a solution-oriented person who believes in the power of technology to solve real-world problems. My goal is to build meaningful solutions that create lasting value — whether that's through writing elegant code, designing robust systems, or empowering teams to do their best work.
I'm committed to continuous learning and growth, especially in leadership and emerging technologies. I believe that the intersection of technical depth and people management skills is where the most significant impact happens, and that's where I aim to make my mark.