About me
I'm Nicolás Tovar Cobos, or Niko: a junior software developer and computer science engineering student at Universidad San Francisco de Quito, in Quito, Ecuador.
My experience spans data analysis, full-stack applications and digital marketing campaigns. I like solving problems, picking up new tools and working in fast-moving environments, and I'm most interested in software development, data analysis and computer systems.
I like building projects that feel fast, clear and visually intentional, from the first wireframe to the final deployment: understand the user, plan the experience, then write maintainable code that can grow over time.
Photography keeps that eye sharp. Composition, light and color matter just as much in an interface as they do in a portrait.
Skills
Languages
- Python
- Java
- SQL
- JavaScript
- HTML & CSS
- GDScript
Backend & data
- FastAPI
- REST APIs
- PostgreSQL
- SQLAlchemy
- Alembic
- Jinja2
DevOps & tools
- Docker
- Git
- GitHub Actions
- Godot
Practices
- Agile & Scrum
- Clean Architecture
- Hexagonal Architecture
- Data structures & algorithms
- Debugging
Photography
- Studio portraits
- Wildlife
- Real estate
- Editing
Spoken languages
- Spanish
- English (C1 Advanced)
Education
I'm studying Computer Science Engineering at USFQ, with strong foundations in data structures, algorithms and software architecture, and I keep learning through hands-on projects and new tools.
2023 – present
Computer Science Engineering
Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)
Ingeniería en Ciencias de la Computación.
2023
C1 Advanced (CAE)
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
2023
Professional Barista Certification
Universidad Hemisferios
Experience
Alongside my studies I've taught, worked in sales and marketing, and shipped my own projects, like the Hack2Interact-winning Get Otter Here! and Clean CRM.
Jan 2026 – present
Teaching Assistant
Universidad San Francisco de Quito
I help teach mathematics and engineering courses, focusing on problem solving and logical thinking, review and give feedback on students' work, and help them build their analytical and programming skills.
Dec 2023 – Aug 2024
Sales & Marketing Intern
Grupo Mancheno
Ran multichannel campaigns over SMS, WhatsApp and phone calls, analyzed customer retention data to refine commercial strategy, and helped manage and segment customer databases.