Jaime Castro Retamal
About Jaime Castro Retamal
Jaime Castro Retamal is a software developer with a background in computer science and experience at notable companies such as Google and Fintual. He has held various roles in academia and industry, contributing to software engineering and education in Chile and Canada.
Current Role at Fintual
Jaime Castro Retamal has been employed at Fintual as a Software Developer since 2022. His role is based in the Santiago Metropolitan Region of Chile. In this position, he contributes to the development and optimization of software solutions within the company.
Previous Experience at Google
Jaime Castro Retamal worked at Google in two capacities. He served as a Software Engineering Intern for three months in 2017 at the Mountain View, CA location. Later, he held the position of Software Engineer from 2018 to 2022 in Waterloo, ON, where he gained significant experience in software development.
Teaching Experience at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Jaime Castro Retamal has a background in academia, having worked at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He served as an Adjunct Instructor in 2018 for 11 months at the Escuela de Ingeniería UC. Additionally, he was a Teaching Assistant from 2013 to 2017 in the Department of Computer Science, where he supported faculty and assisted students in their learning.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Jaime Castro Retamal studied at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where he earned a degree in Civil Engineering in Computer Science from 2012 to 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science from 2016 to 2018, enhancing his knowledge and skills in the field.
Early Work Experience at Sodimac Chile
Before his career in software development, Jaime Castro Retamal worked at Sodimac Chile as a Reponedor for one month in 2014. This early experience provided him with foundational work skills prior to pursuing his studies and career in technology.