David Durán Giraldo
About David Durán Giraldo
David Durán Giraldo is a Principal Engineer at Forte Group, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in software engineering and systems development, having held various roles in notable companies across Colombia.
Work at Forte Group
David Durán Giraldo has been serving as a Principal Engineer at Forte Group since 2020. In this role, he leads a staff augmentation team, focusing on technical growth and improvements for Benchmark Analytics Police Force Management and Early Intervention System. He has played a significant role in enhancing the company's technology stack by introducing Camunda, an industry workflow management framework, which has improved workflow design flexibility.
Previous Experience at Globant
Prior to his current position, David worked at Globant as a Technical Lead for five months in 2018 and as a Java Software Designer from 2017 to 2018. His experience at Globant contributed to his expertise in software development and team leadership within the tech industry.
Career at MAS Global Consulting
David held the position of Lead Java Developer at MAS Global Consulting from 2019 to 2020. His work there focused on Java development, allowing him to further hone his technical skills in software engineering.
Educational Background
David studied at Universidad ICESI, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Engineering from 2008 to 2012. He continued his education at the same university, achieving a Master of Science in Information Technology and Systems from 2013 to 2015. This educational foundation has supported his career in technology and engineering.
Technical Contributions and Innovations
In addition to introducing Camunda, David implemented a microservices event-driven solution using Kafka, Docker, Debezium, and Spring Webflux. This solution replaced a fragile batching system for a government police force management system, showcasing his ability to innovate and improve existing systems.