Maria (Carmen) S.
About Maria (Carmen) S.
Maria (Carmen) S. is a Staff Platform Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps practices, currently working at Classkick and Apex Fintech Solutions in Chicago, Illinois. She has extensive experience in software development and engineering roles, complemented by advanced degrees in Computer and Information Sciences.
Work at Apex Fintech Solutions
Maria S. currently serves as a Staff Platform Engineer at Apex Fintech Solutions, where she has been employed since 2021. In this role, she focuses on DevOps practices, contributing to the development and maintenance of cloud infrastructure. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior DevOps Engineer at the same company for eight months in 2021. Her experience at Apex Fintech Solutions highlights her expertise in streamlining infrastructure and deployment systems.
Education and Expertise
Maria S. has an extensive educational background in computer science and related fields. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer and Information Sciences at DePaul University, expected to complete in 2024. She holds a Master's degree in Software Technology from Loyola University Chicago, earned between 2006 and 2008, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with minors in Criminal Justice and Women's Studies from the same institution, completed in 2006. This educational foundation supports her strong focus on DevOps practices.
Background
Maria S. has a diverse professional background in software development and engineering. She has worked in various roles, including as a Senior DevOps Engineer at PEAK6 Investments and Jellyvision, and as a Software Developer at Sun Trading LLC. Additionally, she has experience in academia as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Chicago and as a part-time faculty member at Loyola University Chicago. Her career spans over a decade, primarily in the Greater Chicago Area.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Maria S. has developed software solutions aimed at enhancing infrastructure and deployment systems. She actively engages in learning new technologies that can be applied across various industries. Her commitment to professional development and her focus on DevOps practices have positioned her as a knowledgeable resource in her field.