about

Well, as you've already seen above, my name is Gilberts Ahumada. I was born and raised in Chile, I'm 34 years old, and as I write this, I'm living in New York.

I love creating — I think it's part of human nature — and following that instinct led me to become a Software Engineer. Last year, I became a founder for the first time, and I realized something: the best way to truly meet your demons is by being in a relationship or building a startup. Both will put them right in front of you, and the only thing you can do is look back and grow.

In 2020, after a few years working in Web2, I discovered Web3, and my curiosity pushed me to dive deep into this new paradigm — where I still am today. In 2021, I joined the Chainlink Developer Experts program (where I'm still active), and that's when I discovered I genuinely enjoy teaching.

I faced a lot of fear — fear of rejection, fear of what others might think — but that's what this game is about: walking through fear. That's how I ended up creating a YouTube channel for LATAM, where I test technologies and share them in Spanish. It's something I love doing — you'd be surprised how many Latin Americans struggle to learn a new tech because all the documentation is in English. Translating and sharing that knowledge is my small way of giving back.

I love traveling, discovering new cultures, and — most of all — trying food. Thanks to God, discipline, and a lot of faith, I've been able to visit many countries. I even had an accident in Thailand once and had to fly back to Chile, lol.

A fun fact about me: I used to be obese — I once weighed 150 kg (330 lbs). People who meet me now usually don't believe it (maybe one day I'll share a photo 👀). That experience taught me discipline and consistency, values I carry with me to this day. Training and movement are now part of my daily life.

And that's it — this was just a way to connect on a more human level. In another section, I'll probably write something more technical... or maybe I won't.