Ignacio Varela

Ignacio Varela is an experienced software engineer with a robust background in the technology sector. Currently serving as a Staff Software Engineer at Félix since September 2024, Ignacio previously held the position of Senior Software Engineer at Ampla, contributing to the development of a banking system that significantly grew deposits and transaction volume. Prior roles include Software Development Project Leader at Mercado Libre, where Ignacio managed a team for the Logistics mobile app, and Tech Lead at Despegar, overseeing the Checkout process in the Despegar app. Ignacio began a career in software development in 2006, with experience in various programming languages and technologies, and has also been involved in research related to transport protocols during an internship at IMT Atlantique. Ignacio holds a degree in Software Engineering from the University of Buenos Aires, completed in 2011.