Andy Fernandez Garabote
About Andy Fernandez Garabote
Andy Fernandez Garabote is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in developing REST and GraphQL APIs. He specializes in microservice-oriented architectures using Python and has worked for various companies in Uruguay and Cuba.
Work at Howdy.com
Currently, Andy Fernandez Garabote serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Howdy™, where he has been employed since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing REST and GraphQL APIs using Django Rest Framework and Django Graphene. His expertise in designing microservice-oriented architectures using Python contributes to the company's software solutions. Andy's ability to set up his coding environment within half a day established a new record for the organization.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Howdy™, Andy worked at several companies in various software engineering roles. He was a Software Engineer at Ascentis Human Capital Management Software from 2019 to 2021, where he worked for two years in Montevideo, Uruguay. Following this, he served as a Contract Software Engineer at Scalable Path for six months in 2021. Andy also worked at Truepill as a Contract Software Engineer for eight months in 2022, further enhancing his software development skills.
Education and Expertise
Andy earned his Engineer's degree in Computer Software Engineering from Universidad de las Ciencias Informáticas, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. His educational background laid the foundation for his specialization in designing microservice-oriented architectures using Python. Additionally, he has worked extensively with Google Cloud Platform solutions and tools, further expanding his technical expertise in software development.
Teaching and Academic Roles
In addition to his software engineering experience, Andy has held academic positions at Universidad de las Ciencias Informáticas in Cuba. He worked as a Software Developer from 2008 to 2014 and later served as a Database Professor from 2014 to 2016. These roles allowed him to share his knowledge and experience in software development and database management with students.
Personal Interests
In his personal life, Andy enjoys driving and spending quality time with his young daughter. These activities provide him with a balance between his professional responsibilities and family life.