Marce Candil
AI-Augmented Software Engineer & Technical Lead
I help companies ship faster through MCP development and AI-assisted workflows—delivering 10x results without 10x resources.
About Me
I partner with product and business teams to build AI-augmented applications that deliver measurable impact. By combining engineering expertise with strategic AI integration, I help teams ship faster without sacrificing quality.
AI & Technical Leadership
• Built custom MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers extending LLMs with enterprise data access. • Architected AI-assisted development workflows that reduced delivery time. • Lead teams in AI adoption across UI, backend, and infrastructure projects.
How I work
• AI-assisted development: 10x speed without 10x resources. • Focus on business outcomes, not just code. • Pragmatic, collaborative, and outcome-driven.
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Endava
Nov 2021 – PresentLead AI-augmented development across UI, backend, and Azure infrastructure. Architected AI-assisted code review bot for GitLab MRs. Built custom MCP servers connecting LLMs to enterprise HubSpot data. Drive technical roadmap with AI-assisted delivery workflows that accelerate feature shipping.
Software Engineer (Part-time)
Outkeep
Nov 2025 – PresentBuilding a B2B marketing automation platform for compliant audience growth from the ground up (part-time). Architecting AI-native application using Next.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL and LLM integration to automate B2B contact enrichment and engagement workflows.
Software Engineer
Globant
Mar 2019 – Nov 2021Contributed to large‑scale advertising platforms: authentication, modular frontend architecture, and Highcharts data viz. Introduced micro‑frontend patterns and strengthened testing for stability and maintainability.
Frontend Developer Intern
Globant
Mar 2019 – Aug 2019Built internal tools in React, applying testing best practices and agile workflows within global teams.
Featured Projects
Case studies of high-impact digital products
Endava
Endava
Global digital transformation consultancy needed a modern corporate website to reflect their market leadership.
Legacy systems were slowing down content updates and affecting SEO performance.
Delivered a scalable, high-performance platform with improved SEO and content agility.
Outkeep
Outkeep
B2B marketing automation platform for compliant audience growth.
Businesses needed a compliant way to discover and engage with B2B contacts.
Built a secure, scalable system for contact enrichment and automated engagement.
Services
AI-augmented delivery for modern product teams
AI-Native Development
Build products with LLMs from day one. Architecture designed for AI augmentation, not bolt-on solutions.
MCP & Agent Systems
Custom MCP servers that connect AI assistants to your enterprise data, APIs, and workflows.
AI-Assisted Delivery
10x development velocity without 10x resources. AI pair programming for UI, backend, and infrastructure.
What colleagues and clients say
Trusted by colleagues & stakeholders for delivery, collaboration and technical excellence.
Alfonso Esteves
Senior Java Developer at Quantcast
"Marcelo has played a crucial role in the development of the UIs in Quantcast. He has a solid knowledge of JavaScript and React. He always makes efforts to improve the quality of the code and the tests. He was the main contributor introducing Cypress tests on our apps, which was a major success case. Also, he’s a great team player—always willing to help and to incorporate feedback."
Vishnu Krishnaprasad
Engineer at Quantcast
"Marcelo was one of the top frontend engineers I’ve worked with. He joined as a junior and quickly picked up React and JavaScript. He contributed to many frontend projects and ended up leading some of them. Always receptive to feedback, consistently delivering on time—Marcelo is an asset to any team."
Ihara Alvez
Frontend Developer at Endava
"Marcelo was my mentor and career coach at Endava. From day one, he proved to be an invaluable teammate—proactive, insightful, and always ready to help. His technical expertise, attention to detail, and genuine desire to grow make him a driving force in any project. Marcelo ensures high-quality results and uplifts those around him with his leadership and dedication."
Barbara Prats Pannunzio
UX/UI Designer at Endava
"Working with Marcelo was a pleasure. Not only is he an excellent professional, but also an empathetic person who’s easy to collaborate with. He was proactive, offered meaningful technical suggestions, and ensured everything was delivered on time. He consistently led the team with a clear focus on feasibility, usability, and business value. Marcelo has an eagle eye for detail—his implementation of my UI designs was spot-on. Transparent, humble, and highly effective—he’s the kind of person you want next to you when facing big challenges."
Engineering Strategy & Insights
Thoughts on building scalable products, engineering leadership, and the future of web development with AI.
MCP Development
Extending AI capabilities with custom Model Context Protocol servers
HubSpot MCP Server
Model Context Protocol
A Model Context Protocol server that enables natural language interaction with HubSpot CMS. Create pages, select templates, and configure modules—all through conversational prompts. Bridges the gap between AI assistants and marketing operations.
AI-Assisted Development
Leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate delivery without sacrificing quality
Claude
Primary LLM for complex reasoning, architecture decisions, and code review
Codex
AI pair programmer for rapid prototyping and implementation
Windsurf/Cursor
AI-native IDE for seamless AI-assisted workflows
10x development velocity
AI-assisted code review
End-to-end AI workflows
FAQ
Quick answers about my expertise and approach