Alfonso Sánchez Beato
About Alfonso Sánchez Beato
Alfonso Sánchez Beato is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at Canonical Ltd. in London, England, with a background in software engineering and contributions to various open source projects.
Work at Canonical
Alfonso Sánchez Beato currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Canonical Ltd., a position he has held since 2021 in London, England. He previously worked at Canonical from 2013 to 2018 as a Software Engineer and later as an IoT Field Engineer from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure, he contributed to the design and development of features for Ubuntu Core, focusing on areas such as security, networking, A/B upgrades, full disk encryption, and splash screen enhancements.
Education and Expertise
Alfonso Sánchez Beato earned his PhD in Image Processing from Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia - U.N.E.D. between 2004 and 2009. He also holds a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, which he completed from 1995 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering, particularly in image processing and telecommunications.
Background in Software Engineering
Alfonso has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He began his career as a Research Intern at HP in 2000 and later held positions at Minorplanet, FCC, and Telefonica, where he worked as a Senior Software Engineer. His experience spans over two decades and includes contributions to open-source projects in the networking domain, such as NetworkManager, oFono, and ModemManager.
Contributions to Open Source Projects
Alfonso Sánchez Beato has made significant contributions to various open-source projects. He has worked on notable projects like OpenCV, LLVM, and Meshlab, showcasing his commitment to the open-source community. His contributions extend to networking-related projects, where he has been involved in enhancing tools that facilitate network management and connectivity.
Professional Experience at Other Companies
Before his current role at Canonical, Alfonso held several positions in different companies. He worked as a Senior Design Engineer at Imagination Technologies from 2012 to 2013 and as a Senior Software Engineer at Telefonica from 2006 to 2012. His earlier roles include positions at FCC and Minorplanet, where he gained valuable experience in software development and engineering.