Sebastián Durán Contreras
About Sebastián Durán Contreras
Sebastián Durán Contreras is an Infrastructure Software Engineer at Cognite AS in Oslo, Norway, with a background in software quality assurance and teaching. He has a degree in Computer Science Engineering from Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María and has traveled to 26 countries, reflecting his interest in diverse cultures.
Work at Cognite
Sebastián Durán Contreras has been employed at Cognite AS as an Infrastructure Software Engineer since 2020. He is based in Oslo, Norway, where he contributes to the development and maintenance of infrastructure software solutions. His role emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and quality in project execution, reflecting his commitment to excellence in the field.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Sebastián worked as a DevOps Engineer at Sixty AS from 2017 to 2020. His experience at LATAM Airlines as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer spanned three years, from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he held various teaching assistant roles at Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, including positions in Discrete Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Calculus and Algebra, Java Programming, and Electromagnetism.
Education and Expertise
Sebastián obtained a degree in Computer Science Engineering from Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, where he studied from 2006 to 2014. His academic focus included applied methods for scientific projects, which laid a foundation for his expertise in software engineering and mathematics. His teaching assistant roles further enhanced his knowledge in various mathematical disciplines.
Background and Interests
Sebastián has traveled to 26 countries, reflecting his strong interest in exploring diverse cultures and environments. He has a passion for music, enjoying playing the guitar and singing in his leisure time. His lifelong involvement in sports has instilled values of teamwork and perseverance, which he applies in both his professional and personal life.
Internship and Early Career
Sebastián began his career with internships, including a role as a Software Engineering Intern at Aplik S.A. in 2012 and as a Cost Intern Engineer at RED TO GREEN S.A. in 2011. These early experiences contributed to his foundational skills in software engineering and project management.