Journey
Born and raised in Maracaibo, Venezuela, I moved to Chile, then Canada, and now Taiwan.
Each move shaped how I build software: adapt fast, communicate across cultures, and keep learning.
About Douglas Mendez
I'm a software engineer from Venezuela, and even more proudly, from Maracaibo. I now live in Taiwan, have spent over a decade building software, currently work at NVIDIA, and strongly believe in lifelong learning.
I work mostly on backend and systems problems, building software where reliability, performance, and clear architecture are non-negotiable.
How I Work
I like practical engineering: understand the system, simplify complexity, and make decisions that hold up in production.
I care about observability, debugging, and performance, but above all I care about real impact and the outcomes of what I build.
Why I Write
This blog is my public notebook: practical write-ups, production lessons, and notes I wish I had earlier.
Focus Areas
GoRusteBPFLinux NetworkingDistributed Systems
Outside Code
I enjoy long-term craft: consistency, patience, and deliberate practice. That's the spirit behind KungFuDev.