Roberto Varela
About Roberto Varela
Roberto Varela is a Software Engineer II specializing in UI, currently employed at DISCO in Austin, Texas. He has a diverse background in front-end engineering and technical success management, with experience at several companies including Metav3rse, ShipStation, and Amazon Web Services.
Current Role at DISCO
Roberto Varela currently serves as a Software Engineer II, UI at DISCO, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on developing user interfaces that enhance the overall user experience. His work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create scalable and intuitive platforms.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Roberto Varela has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at several notable companies. He was a Senior Front-End Engineer at Metav3rse, Inc. from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, he held front-end engineering roles at ShipStation from 2021 to 2022 and at Ping Identity from 2019 to 2021, both located in Austin, Texas. His experience also includes a position at Amazon Web Services (AWS) from 2022 to 2024.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Roberto possesses advanced skills in REST API and GraphQL, which he utilizes for efficient data management in web applications. He specializes in creating scalable platforms with a focus on intuitive and dynamic user experiences. Additionally, he has expertise in integrating MetaMask and Ethers.js for blockchain-related projects.
Educational Background
Roberto Varela studied at the Texas McCombs School of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a concentration in Finance and Financial Management Services. He also completed a Full Stack Web Developer program at Galvanize Inc, which equipped him with comprehensive skills in software development.
Early Career and Technical Success Management
Before transitioning fully into software engineering, Roberto worked as a Technical Success Manager at Bazaarvoice in 2017 for nine months. He also gained experience as a Front-End Engineer at Arrive Logistics from 2017 to 2019, further solidifying his foundation in front-end development.