David López
About David López
David López is a Ssr. Data Engineer at Castia in Bogotá, Colombia, with a background in biology and bioinformatics. He has developed expertise in cloud computing and big data technologies, particularly through his experience with Amazon Web Services tools.
Work at Castia
David López has been employed at Castia, a company associated with Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch, since 2021. In his role as a Ssr. Data Engineer, he contributes to various data engineering projects. His responsibilities include designing and implementing data pipelines and ensuring data integrity within the organization. His experience in cloud computing and data management supports Castia's objectives in leveraging data for business insights.
Education and Expertise
David López studied at Universidad Nacional de Colombia, where he earned a degree in Biology/Ciencias biológicas from 2011 to 2017. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Bioinformatics at the same institution, which he has been studying since 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation in biological sciences, complemented by his expertise in data engineering and cloud computing.
Background in Data Engineering
David developed a passion for data engineering while working at a fintech start-up, where he was first introduced to cloud computing. This experience motivated him to transition from bioinformatics to data engineering. He has since focused on designing resilient, scalable, and efficient ETL solutions, utilizing his knowledge of both biology and data technologies.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Castia, David López worked at Simetrik Inc. as a Data Extractor from 2019 to 2020. In this role, he was responsible for extracting and processing data to support business operations. Additionally, he served as a bioinformatics specialist at Universidad Nacional de Colombia from 2017 to 2019, where he applied his expertise in bioinformatics to various projects.
Technical Skills and Interests
David López is experienced in utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS) tools, including Athena, Lambda, S3, EC2, SQS, SNS, and RDS, for cloud computing projects. He has a strong interest in the impact of big data technologies on agriculture, biotechnology, and medicine, which informs his work in data engineering and his ongoing studies in bioinformatics.