Simón Holmquist
About Simón Holmquist
Simón Holmquist is a developer at Endava in Argentina, with a background in both civil engineering and software development.
Current Role at Endava
Simón Holmquist currently works as a Developer at Endava in Argentina. At Endava, he is responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions. His role involves collaborating with teams to create functional, scalable, and efficient code. His expertise in various programming languages and his background in software engineering inform his contributions in this position.
Previous Experience at Sovos
Simón Holmquist worked as a Software Engineer at Sovos from 2020 to 2021 in San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina. During his year-long tenure, he was involved in developing software solutions and maintaining application performance. His role required a strong understanding of software engineering principles and the ability to apply these principles to solve real-world problems.
Educational Background in Computer Programming
Simón Holmquist studied Programación informática, general at Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Tecnología de la U.N.T. from 2019 to 2021, achieving the title of Programador Universitario. This program equipped him with foundational programming skills and knowledge in designing and implementing efficient algorithms. He also enhanced his formal education with various online courses and books to deepen his understanding of programming.
Initial Education and Career Transition
Simón Holmquist earned the title of Ingeniero Civil from the Universidad Nacional de Tucumán after studying Ingeniería civil from 2014 to 2019. Before that, he studied Construcción/Técnico en construcción at Instituto Técnico U.N.T. from 2007 to 2013 and achieved the title of Maestro Mayor de Obras. Despite his initial focus on civil engineering, he transitioned to a career in programming due to a growing passion for the field, which led him to study computer programming and eventually work in software development.
Self-Taught Programming Skills
Simón Holmquist has a strong self-directed learning component in his career. He taught himself Java and utilized online courses to further his knowledge in various programming languages. He initially developed applications using C# and ASP.NET, which demonstrates his ability to learn and apply new programming technologies independently. His focus on competitive programming during university also helped him specialize in the design and implementation of efficient algorithms.