Federico Mendez

Owned backend services in VCF, a global microservices platform for low-latency vehicle data processing. Built data normalization pipelines and GDPR-compliant consent systems. Improved observability with OpenTelemetry, New Relic, and Elasticsearch. Created a self-service tool eliminating redeployments. Contributed to architecture and API standards. Mentored junior engineers.

Developed authentication/authorization services using OpenID Connect for secure access across platforms. Implemented GDPR-compliant consent workflows. Built integrations between internal and external systems for secure data exchange. Contributed to scalable identity infrastructure. Mentored junior engineers and supported hiring through technical interviews in Berlin and Lisbon.

iOS: maintained and enhanced apps (Barcoo, Marktjagd, Wunderkauf); built libraries (notifications, tracking, geolocation, beacons); lead iOS dev last year. Android: features and maintenance for Barcoo and geo/beacon libraries. Backend: improved APIs; built push system for millions and offer-matching algorithm; some Node.js geofencing. Frontend: web features and maintenance. Geo: improved localization across apps.