Diego Escobar

Senior Backend & Reliability Engineer | Fintech & iGaming Specialist

About me

I am a Senior Software Engineer specializing in high-throughput, high-risk environments. In industries like DeFi and iGaming, downtime isn't just annoying—it costs millions. I don't just write code; I build infrastructure that handles volatility.

My track record includes protecting billions in TVL as a core contributor to the MakerDAO ecosystem and architecting massive B2B launches for WynnBet across 15 US states. I bridge the gap between backend development and SRE to ensure 99.99% uptime during periods of hyper-growth.

I am trilingual (English, French, Spanish) and expert at aligning distributed international engineering teams with critical business objectives.

If you need a senior engineer to handle complex scaling challenges in Fintech or Gaming, let’s talk.

Professional Experience

Now

Senior Software Engineer (SRE & Backend)

iGaming (Coolbet / GAN) | Tallinn, Estonia
  • Architected and executed B2B environment launches for WynnBet Sports across 15 US states
  • Spearheaded SRE operations and internal tooling, reducing incident response times for 400+ engineers
  • Optimized team workflows and system stability during a +160% hyper-growth expansion phase
  • Managed complex regulatory compliance and large-scale data ingestion
Projects: Coolbet, SISUTech, WynnBet

2022

Senior Software Engineer

OpsTalent | Remote
  • MakerDAO (DeFi): Developed critical infrastructure for MipsPortal and the Peg Stability Module (PSM), securing billions in TVL
  • Led ThinkJam project, achieving 32% increase in user satisfaction via performance optimization
  • Migrated legacy backends to NestJS/Kubernetes microservices to improve scalability
Projects: MakerDAO, ThinkJam, ReMake

2019

Software Engineer

QWERTY | Remote
  • Engineered a custom Warehouse Control System saving the client $450k+ in inventory mismanagement
  • Built a .NET/C# Sales Management suite driving a 67.5% YoY sales increase
  • Played a pivotal role in the full lifecycle launch of the 'Fyself' identity project
  • Secured 4 additional projects for the company through successful delivery
Projects: Warehouse Control System, Softok2, Fyself
2015
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