Santiago Balestero
@santiagobalestero
I build scalable iOS and cross-platform fintech products for millions of users.
UruguayWhat I'm looking for
I've built mobile products for Mercado Libre, JN Bank Group, MACH, Autodesk, GAP, and Express across fintech, banking, retail, and enterprise environments.
Most recently, I worked on Mercado Pago Cards, contributing across iOS, Android, and frontend for one of Latin America's most widely used fintech platforms. I served as a technical referent, reviewing code, guiding architectural decisions, and supporting peers with best practices.
Over 13+ years in mobile development, I've delivered native iOS applications with Swift and Objective-C, while expanding into Kotlin, JavaScript, and React Native.
I'm passionate about mobile products that reach real users at scale, including VeciPark, my community-driven parking app for Montevideo.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cross-platform developer within the Mercado Pago Cards team, contributing across iOS, Android, and frontend. Acted as technical referent, conducting code reviews and providing guidance on best practices and architectural decisions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad de la Empresa
Bachelor of Science, Systems
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Systems, specializing in technology and software development.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
UruguayAuthorized to work in
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