Carlos Andrés Ulate Hernández
About Carlos Andrés Ulate Hernández
Carlos Andrés Ulate Hernández is a Platform Engineer at Smash Costa Rica, working with Health Catalyst since 2020. He has extensive experience in database engineering and holds multiple qualifications in computer engineering and data modeling.
Work at Health Catalyst
Carlos Andrés Ulate Hernández has been employed as a Platform Engineer at Smash Costa Rica, specifically for Health Catalyst, since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing and maintaining platform solutions that enhance data management and analytics capabilities within the healthcare sector. His tenure at Health Catalyst spans four years, during which he has contributed to various projects aimed at improving healthcare data utilization.
Education and Expertise
Carlos holds a Bachelor of Computer Engineering from Universidad Fidelitas, where he studied from 2006 to 2013. He also pursued additional education in Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration at 10gen Education, achieving the MongoDB for Developers certification in 2012. His studies at Universidad de Costa Rica included Data Warehouse & OLAP, as well as Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, where he obtained CCNA1 and CCNA2 certifications. He further enhanced his skills with MCTS certification in maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
Background
Carlos has a diverse professional background in database engineering and IT support. He began his career at Avantica Technologies, where he worked in various roles, including IT Support, Software Engineer/DBA, and DBA from 2006 to 2014. He later held positions as a Database Engineer at Informatech Costa Rica from 2014 to 2017 and as a Senior Database Engineer at Kareo from 2018 to 2020. He also worked at Fiserv for one year as a Senior Database Engineer.
Involvement with PASS
Since 2014, Carlos has been actively involved with PASS - The Community for Data Professionals, serving as a Speaker and Spanish Virtual Chapter Coordinator. His role includes organizing events and facilitating discussions that promote knowledge sharing among data professionals, particularly within the Spanish-speaking community. His long-term commitment to PASS highlights his dedication to professional development and community engagement in the data field.