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Nathaniel Velez

Architect

Nathaniel is a Full Stack Engineer at LifeScore, helping build applications in support of delivering adaptive, beautiful music at scale.Nathaniel studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico. After working for a bit in the auto industry in Detroit, he pivoted careers, enrolling in a Master’s in Architecture at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain. His career as a software developer started after graduating when he started a small startup focused on building software for school. The next decade saw him join teams big and small on companies of all sizes, from startups and large technology providers, helping build all kinds of technology products, from large B2B platforms and machine learning driven marketplaces to social networks for pet lovers.In addition to his work as a Full Stack Engineer, he spends his time traveling the world and loves to nerd out about urbanism, transit, and how towns and cities shape the life of the people who live in them. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, singing, and dancing salsa and tango.