Víctor Méndez
About Víctor Méndez
Víctor Méndez is the Regional Security Community Lead and a Software Quality Assurance professional at Endava in Montevideo, Uruguay. He focuses on promoting security awareness and education within the software development lifecycle.
Title at Endava
Víctor Méndez serves as the Regional Security Community Lead at Endava in Montevideo, Uruguay. His role involves a strong focus on promoting security awareness and education within the software development lifecycle. Víctor advocates for the integration of security considerations into every stage of software development, from coding to deployment, emphasizing the importance of secure coding practices and staying updated on the latest security threats and mitigation techniques.
Software Quality Assurance Role
In addition to his primary role, Víctor Méndez also works as a Software Quality Assurance professional at Endava in Montevideo, Uruguay. His responsibilities include ensuring the quality and reliability of software products by conducting various testing methodologies. Víctor's expertise in security significantly contributes to his QA role, as he encourages project managers to prioritize security alongside other project requirements and to allocate resources for security activities.
Education and Academic Background
Víctor Méndez pursued his education in Informática, comunicaciones y servicios de asistencia at Universidad de la República, where he is working towards a Grado en Ingeniería from 2018 to 2024. Additionally, he studied Software Testing at Endava and completed the Testing Juniors Program in 2020. His academic background has equipped him with strong foundational knowledge and skills essential for his roles in the industry.
Promoting Security Awareness in Software Development
Víctor Méndez emphasizes the importance of integrating security into every phase of software development. He educates teams on secure coding practices and the latest security threats, joining efforts to mitigate risks effectively. Víctor encourages project managers and system administrators to maintain robust security controls and infrastructure, advocating for a balanced approach that includes end users practicing safe computing habits.