# Richard Cancino Vilchez Richard Cancino Vilchez is a remote worker on Himalayas, Senior Software Engineer (Python / AI) at NSG, based in Peru. Source: https://himalayas.app/@richardcancinovilche ```text Backend software engineer at NSG building Python services and integrating AI features into production applications. ``` | Detail | Value | | --- | --- | | Availability | Looking for a job | | Location | Peru | | Authorized to work in | Peru | | Salary expectations | 73k+ USD | | Job categories | Backend Engineer, Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Technical Lead, Chief Technology Officer | | Skills | Python, Backend Development, Django, Django REST Framework, fastAPI, Flask, REST APIs, AI Integration, Generative AI, Large Language Models, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform | | LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/richard-cancino-061413151 | ## About ```text At NSG, I build backend features and services in Python and integrate AI-powered, LLM-based functionality into production applications. I also conduct technical interviews and review code. At Seek / La Tinka, I led backend development for regulatory, transactional, and internal management platforms. I developed REST APIs and automated regulatory reporting workflows with Excel exports, background processing, and email delivery. At Truelogic / Minted, I used OpenAI tools for advanced image comparisons and worked with AWS services including Lambda, S3, SQS, EC2, and DynamoDB. I also contributed to container orchestration and infrastructure automation with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible. At WePayU, I led backend development and designed a leads automation system that increased lead sales by over 20%. The startup won Startup Perú 2019 and secured $15k in funding. ``` ## Experience ### Senior Software Engineer (Python / AI) (current) NSG. Jan 2026 - Present ```text Design and build backend features and services in Python using Django, Flask, and FastAPI. Develop and integrate AI-powered features, including LLM-based functionality, into production applications. ``` Skills: Python, Django, Flask, fastAPI, AI, LLM, Code-Review, Technical-Interviewing ### Senior Tech Lead / Python Developer Seek / La Tinka. Dec 2024 - Dec 2025 ```text Lead backend development for regulatory, transactional, and internal management platforms. Design and develop REST APIs and backend services using Python, Django REST Framework, and FastAPI. ``` Skills: Python, Django-REST-Framework, fastAPI, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis, JWT, Celery, Sentry, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform ### Senior Python Developer Truelogic / Minted. Apr 2024 - Dec 2024 ```text Researched and refactored code to implement new features and fix bugs using Python - FastAPI and Django. Leveraged OpenAI tools for advanced image comparisons and utilized Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible for infrastructure automation. ``` Skills: Python, fastAPI, Django, OpenAI, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, AWS, Lambda, S3, Amazon-SQS, EC2, DynamoDB ### Senior Fullstack Developer / Python - React [PayPal / Venmo](https://himalayas.app/companies/paypal). Feb 2022 - Feb 2024 ```text Researched and refactored code to implement new features and resolve bugs using Python - Django Rest / React - Typescript. Developed and deployed Lambda functions for serverless architecture and integrated CI/CD pipelines. ``` Skills: Python, Django-REST-Framework, React, TypeScript, AWS-Lambda, DynamoDB, GitHub-Actions, GitLab-Runner, Jenkins, JMeter, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform ### Senior Python Developer [Globant / Smile Direct Club USA](https://himalayas.app/companies/globant-commerce-studio). Feb 2021 - Jan 2022 ```text Created RESTful APIs using Python and Django Rest Framework. Designed and implemented GraphQL APIs, including version updates to ensure compatibility and scalability. ``` Skills: Python, Django-REST-Framework, Redis, Docker, Terraform, GraphQL ### Research Development Software Developer Niubiz Transactional Company / Ex VisaNet. Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 ```text Created RESTful APIs using Node.js for scalable backend solutions. Automated image noise-reduction processes with Python scripts, improving research analysis time by 40%. ``` Skills: NodeJS, SQL-Server, Python, TCP, Automation ### Chief Technology Officer - Lead Backend WePayU - Winner Startup 2019. Apr 2017 - Jan 2020 ```text Mentored junior team members and led a team of 4 to successfully deliver features on time. Designed and implemented a leads' automation system, increasing lead sales by over 20%. ``` Skills: Python, Flask, Django-REST-Framework, React, Team-Leadership, Mentorship ## Education ### Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas University, Software Engineering. 2019 - 2023. Grade: 18/20 ```text Pursued a degree in Software Engineering at Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas from 2019 to 2023. ``` ### Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú University, Informatic Engineering. 2013 - 2018. Grade: 16/20 ```text Pursued a degree in Informatic Engineering at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú from 2013 to 2018. ``` ## Tech stack - Amazon API Gateway - Amazon EC2 - Microsoft Azure - Google Cloud Platform - Amazon S3 - Kubernetes - Jenkins - GitHub Actions - React Native - Flutter - PostgreSQL - MongoDB - Oracle - Sentry - Node.js - Django - Redis - Terraform - React - JavaScript - Python - Amazon SQS - Celery - Flask - Django REST framework - FastAPI - Linux - GraphQL - Ansible - AWS Lambda - TypeScript - Git - Docker - Scrapy - SQL - AWS - REST APIs - Angular To contact Richard, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire). ## People also viewed - [Cecilia User](https://himalayas.app/@chechihuaco): Senior Backend Software Developer, Captiq - [Leo Wong](https://himalayas.app/@leowong): Lead Django Developer, Search Atlas (LinkGraph) - [Luis Enrique Jarufe Aragón](https://himalayas.app/@luisjarufe): Software Engineer, BEON.tech - [Eder User](https://himalayas.app/@ederuser): Full Stack Developer, Inetum - [Gustavo Zavaleta Vargas](https://himalayas.app/@gzavaletavargas): Senior Fullstack Developer, Restaurant Brands International (RBI) - [Daniel Atoche](https://himalayas.app/@danielatoche): Founder & Lead Backend Engineer, DiagNotes - [Wilman Joel Vasquez Atoche](https://himalayas.app/@wilmanjoelvasquezato): Full Stack Developer, Tranzact - [Sebastian Chirinos](https://himalayas.app/@sebastianchirinos): Freelance Software Developer, Self Employed - [Francisco C Pardo](https://himalayas.app/@franciscocpardo): Backend Developer, Freelance - [Joel Vizcarra](https://himalayas.app/@joelvizcarra): Senior Software Engineer, Talk Shop Live