Carlos O.
About Carlos O.
Carlos O. is a Senior Technical Account Manager at Acquia with extensive experience in software engineering and contributions to the Drupal community. He has a background in system administration and software architecture, and he played a key role in establishing Colombia's first Digital Certification Authority.
Work at Acquia
Carlos O. currently holds the position of Senior Technical Account Manager at Acquia, a role he has occupied since 2023. He previously served as a Technical Account Manager at the same company from 2015 to 2023. His work is conducted remotely from the Greater Houston area. In these roles, he has been involved in providing technical support and account management for clients, leveraging his extensive experience in software engineering and technical consulting.
Education and Expertise
Carlos O. has a solid educational background in computer science and engineering. He studied at Universidad Piloto de Colombia, where he earned a degree in Computer Engineering - Software Engineering in 2002. Additionally, he completed a Specialist in Technology Management at Universidad EAN in 2003. His foundational education includes a high school diploma from Colegio La Salle in Villavicencio, which he obtained in 1989. His academic achievements support his expertise in software architecture and technical account management.
Background
Carlos O. has a diverse professional background in the technology sector. He began his career as a System Engineer at Departamento Administrativo de Seguridad from 1998 to 2001. Following this, he worked as a System Administrator at Certicámara S.A. from 2001 to 2003. He also served as an Independent Consultant, specializing as a Software Architect from 2003 to 2004. His early contributions include establishing the first Digital Certification Authority in Colombia and creating the first Internet/E-mail nodes using Linux for government agencies.
Community Involvement
Carlos O. is actively engaged in the Drupal community, particularly within the Latin American and Colombian segments, as well as in Houston. He played a key role in organizing DrupalCon Latin America in February 2015. His contributions extend to being a Theme and Core contributor in Drupal 8 and providing support to the Drupal 7 contrib ecosystem through basic distribution and patches. His involvement reflects his commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the open-source community.
Professional Contributions
Throughout his career, Carlos O. has made significant contributions to the field of software development and open-source projects. He has been recognized as a Theme and Core contributor in Drupal 8 and has contributed to the Drupal 7 contrib ecosystem. His work in establishing the first Digital Certification Authority in Colombia and creating Internet/E-mail nodes for government agencies showcases his impact on the technological landscape in Colombia.