Santiago Salazar
About Santiago Salazar
Santiago Salazar is a Senior Software Engineer at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) with a Master's Degree in Mathematics. He mentors junior team members and specializes in quality assurance assessments, automation architecture, and performance testing.
Work at FINRA
Santiago Salazar has been employed at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as a Senior Software Engineer since 2015. In this role, he designs and implements complex automation architecture frameworks. He performs independent quality assurance assessments that focus on identifying security vulnerabilities and evaluating performance metrics. Salazar also creates and executes load and performance testing solutions, and develops automation code for testing APIs in a multithreaded environment. His responsibilities include participating in design, code, and product reviews, as well as effectively communicating test results and findings.
Education and Expertise
Santiago Salazar earned a Master's Degree in Mathematics from Florida Gulf Coast University, completing his studies from 2012 to 2014. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from the same institution, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in software engineering, particularly in areas related to automation and quality assurance.
Background
Before joining FINRA, Santiago Salazar served as an Adjunct Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University from 2011 to 2014. In this position, he contributed to the academic development of students in the field of mathematics and computer science. Additionally, he gained practical experience as an Applications Developer Intern at LCEC in 2012, where he worked for seven months. Earlier in his career, he held a supervisory role at USA Parking System / Central Parking System from 2007 to 2012.
Mentorship and Team Development
In his current role at FINRA, Santiago Salazar mentors junior team members within the software engineering team. His guidance helps to foster skill development and professional growth among less experienced engineers, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the team.