Lorenzo Villalobos
Full-Stack Developer & Project Rockstar
I build systems that work. Whether I'm writing TypeScript, Go, or PHP, the language is just a tool. My focus is the architecture: fast, maintainable, and honest about its complexity. I architect, containerize, and deploy on infrastructure I own and maintain.
- Self-Hosted Everything
- Full-Stack • DevOps • Cloud
- Costa Rica • Global Clients
About
I'm Lorenzo Villalobos, and I build systems that work. While the industry chases shiny frameworks or abstracted cloud services, I've built my career on absolute ownership of the stack. Whether I'm writing TypeScript, Go, or PHP, the language is just a tool. My focus is the architecture: fast, maintainable, and honest about its complexity. I don't just write code - I architect, containerize, and deploy on infrastructure I own and maintain.
I founded Vector Costa Rica in 2018 for this level of engineering rigor. I'm not interested in shipping "good enough" code and hiding behind third-party dependencies. I prefer to build the hard parts: self-hosted Git servers, real-time terminal dashboards, CDN asset pipelines, and multi-tenant SaaS platforms. I handle everything from the database schema to the production deployment pipeline.
My philosophy is driven by the need to resolve. I don't have a favorite stack - I have a toolbelt. I pride myself on being the person who can look at a messy business problem and identify the exact architecture to solve it properly. This isn't about following a ticket or checking off a feature list. It's about the craft of building digital infrastructure that creates lasting value for the people who actually use it.
Skills & Expertise
Full-stack development, self-hosted infrastructure, and API-driven systems - from first commit to production deployment.
Tooling Expertise
Dev Activity
Live development metrics across all projects