Luis (Tapi..) Tapia
About
Frontend developer and technical education advocate. Founder of Hackatomik [H9], helping peers level up through open-source and AI tools. Specializing in Next.js, Astro, and Web3 integrations. / @tapilew
Posts
Experience
Builder & Community Founder
Hackatomik [H9]
Jul 2024 - Present
- Leading a developer-first community focused on Web3 and AI-native tools
- Helping university peers gain practical experience beyond classroom
- Building open-source projects and technical documentation
Front-End Developer & Math Tutor
Fundación Ayudinga
May 2023 - Present
- Contributing to educational initiatives and curriculum development
- Building responsive web applications using Next.js with the App Router
- Implementing accessible interfaces for educational content delivery
Education
Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá
Management Information Systems (MIS) Engineering
Mar 2023 - 2025
- Software Engineering & Programming
- Database Management & Systems Analysis
- Information Technology Management
Platzi
Self-taught online tech professional education
Nov 2021 - Present
- Frontend Development & JavaScript
- Web3 & Blockchain Development
- Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps
Projects
Equilibrio: EquiProtocol
Decentralized Payment Infrastructure for LATAM
A composable payment protocol for LATAM crypto startups, featuring a real-time Next.js dashboard. The UI provides a seamless experience by visualizing blockchain events and delivering instant payment confirmations, enhancing clarity and usability for financial operations.
Settlement Ramp
Automated PayPal On-Ramp to Base Sepolia
MVP addressing LATAM PayPal on-ramping with an intuitive UI (React/Vite/Tailwind). The frontend guides users through PayPal Sandbox payments, visualizes the automated on-chain settlement process on Base Sepolia in real-time (listening to contract events via viem), and provides clear status updates for a transparent UX.
Certifications
AZ-900
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Feb 2023
A globally recognized certification validating foundational knowledge of cloud concepts, core Azure services, and cloud security, privacy, and compliance.
Platzi
Professional Online Learning
Nov 2021 - Present
Completed a variety of technology, business, and personal development courses through Platzi's online education platform, earning multiple certificates across diverse fields.