My name is Enrique. I was born in a small town near the mountains of Madrid, Spain, where the nearest house was three kilometers away. That meant a lot of walking and running from an early age, something that shaped both my lifestyle and mindset.

Growing up in relative isolation, I spent much of my time reading. At around ten, I got my first computer: a 286 running GEOS/GeoWorks. Without internet access for a few years, I taught myself Basic and learned how to write console scripts. That’s when three lifelong passions took root: running, reading and coding.

During the COVID pandemic, I stayed in Germany, while my girlfriend-to-be-wife stayed in Vietnam. After a few months we realised that it could be years until we meet again, so I had to find a way to get into Vietnam. I found a job at Alibaba as a Principal Android Engineer, and moved into the country. I had a live interview with a Spanish TV while doing my two weeks of forced isolation in a hotel.

Today, I live in Munich, Germany with my family, after having spent time in Spain, Japan, Brazil, and Vietnam. I speak English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, and Catalan with different degrees of fluency, and can understand a few other languages as well. My daily routine revolves around software development, reading, running or biking, learning, and family life.

I have broad interests and try not to limit myself to a single domain.

I’m passionate about photography. My Nikon Z8, which I picked up in Japan, goes with me often, and I occasionally upload my work to 500px.

Finance is another area I’ve grown into. I’ve been investing thoughtfully since 2017, focusing on dividend-paying companies with a history of consistent growth. I prefer a long-term, steady approach that aligns with my personality—quiet and deliberate. Lately, I’ve also been exploring data visualization and analysis, particularly using Kotlin. I spoke about it at the KotlinConf in 2025.

I hold a Master’s in Computer Science and am currently finishing a second Master’s in Economics, with an emphasis on theory rather than business administration. Over the years, I’ve spoken at various conferences, mainly on Kotlin, Java, Android, and AI.

Things I am trying to do now:

• Running every day.
• Reading every day.
• Becoming a teetotaller.
• Writing every day.