Matias Aguilar
Financial Infrastructure • Blockchain • DeFi • AI enthusiast

Hey, I'm Matias Aguilar

Software Engineer & Web3 Builder from Costa Rica

I build end-to-end software and decentralized systems focused on real-world impact. I’ve led teams across Latin America, built solutions in high-pressure environments, and worked on financial and blockchain infrastructure from smart contracts to full-stack products, always with a strong focus on execution, scalability and product thinking.

Education

Bachelor, Software Development Engineering

Fidelitas University, San José, Costa Rica | In progress · expected 2027

Focused on software engineering fundamentals, systems design, and backend development. Active in blockchain communities and student-led tech initiatives.

Intensive English

Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano, Cartago, Costa Rica | January 2025 – Present

Intensive English program focused on professional and technical communication.

Work Experience

Founder & Web3 Engineer at Oppia Labs

Project: Studio & open-source financial infrastructure | November 2025 – Present

TypeScriptNext.jsNestJSSoroban

Objective:

Innovation studio focused on decentralized, open-source financial infrastructure with real-world impact across Latin America.

Key Achievements:

Founded the studio and set direction around composable blockchain applications and OSS collaboration.

Architected scalable full-stack systems using Next.js, NestJS, and Soroban/Substrate-style smart contracts.

Built and managed open-source monorepos, contribution structure, and developer workflows.

Developed tokenomics, financial models (TAM/SAM/SOM), and go-to-market strategy for DeFi products in LATAM.

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Neko Protocol

Co-Founder & Full Stack Engineer · September 2024 – Present

Next.jsTailwindSoroban

All-in-one platform for Real World Assets (RWAs) on Stellar. Enables users to access, trade, collateralize, and earn yield on tokenized assets through a unified and user-friendly interface.