Summary
Martín Pons is a seasoned software engineer and entrepreneur with 12 years of experience building and optimizing backend systems, currently co-founding Figaza in Buenos Aires. He has a strong track record in performance engineering, algorithmic problem solving and maintaining high-throughput Java platforms, having driven core platform improvements at Medallia and delivered scalable communications features at Dialpad. Martín combines hands-on full-stack experience (Node, Java, frontend frameworks) with deep familiarity in databases and in-memory analytics, often working in legacy codebases to extract measurable performance gains. He values continuous learning and pragmatic engineering, and brings a researcher’s mindset from his master’s studies to practical product challenges. Notably, his career blends startup agility with enterprise-grade reliability, making him adept at both rapid iteration and long-term platform stewardship.
12 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree Computer Science, Master's degree Computer Science at Universidad Nacional de La Plata
Spanish, English, Italian