Lucas Tavolaro Ortiz
About Lucas Tavolaro Ortiz
Lucas Tavolaro Ortiz is a Senior Software Engineer at Hopper with over 10 years of experience in leading technical initiatives and improving backend infrastructure.
Company
Lucas Tavolaro Ortiz is currently employed at Hopper as a Senior Software Engineer. At Hopper, he contributes to the development and optimization of software solutions, drawing on his extensive experience in the field. Hopper is known for its travel booking capabilities, and Lucas plays a key role in improving the technology that supports this function.
Previous Professional Experience
Lucas Tavolaro Ortiz has a diverse range of professional experience. He worked at Wildlife Studios as a Senior Staff Software Engineer for 10 months in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Prior to that, he served as a Solutions Engineer at Meta for two years in Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 2019 to 2021. Lucas also held a position at Avature as a Software Developer for 9 months in 2018 and worked as Research Assistant at The Laboratory on Foundations and Tools for Software Engineering (LaFHIS-FCEyN-UBA) for 10 months from 2017 to 2018 in Buenos Aires. Additionally, he interned as a Site Reliability Engineer at Google for 2 months in 2015 in Mountain View, California, USA and as a Software Engineer in Test at Google for 2 months in 2014 in San Bruno, California, USA.
Education and Expertise
Lucas Tavolaro Ortiz holds a BA+MSc in Computer Science from Universidad de Buenos Aires, where he studied from 2011 to 2023. He also attended Escuelas Técnicas ORT, graduating with a Bachillerato Técnico con Orientación en Electrónica in 2010. He has a strong foundation in both software engineering and electronics, which has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of technical systems.
Background in Algorithmic Competitions
Lucas Tavolaro Ortiz participated in numerous algorithmic competitions early in his career. These competitions sparked his passion for algorithmic challenges, showcasing his capabilities in problem-solving and coding under competitive conditions. This experience has honed his technical skills and continues to influence his approach to software engineering.
Professional Skills and Contributions
Lucas Tavolaro Ortiz has over 10 years of experience leading technical initiatives within global teams. He has experience building test infrastructures and improving backend systems, working on products in various development stages including Proof of Concept (PoC), Minimum Viable Product (MVP), and stable phases. Lucas has been involved in ad-tech initiatives, scaling projects, and enjoys tackling open problems and business-critical challenges. His knack for aligning different stakeholders has been a significant asset throughout his career.