Carlos Parada Lamela
About Carlos Parada Lamela
Carlos Parada Lamela is a Senior DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in various roles within the technology sector, including positions at companies such as Sky, Betfair, and Zopa. He has a background in Information Technology, having achieved a Superior Technician in Development of Computer Applications.
Current Role at NearForm
Carlos Parada Lamela serves as a Senior DevOps Engineer at NearForm, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the development and deployment of scalable applications, leveraging his extensive experience in DevOps practices. His work focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring system reliability.
Previous Experience in DevOps and Site Reliability
Prior to his current role, Carlos worked at Zopa as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer from 2018 to 2019, where he focused on maintaining system reliability. He also held positions at Sky as a DevOps Engineer and later as a Site Reliability Engineer from 2016 to 2018, contributing to the stability and performance of their platforms. Additionally, he worked at Betfair as a Platform/Infrastructure Engineer from 2015 to 2016.
Early Career in IT and Administration
Carlos began his career in the IT sector with roles that included UNIX/Linux and SAN storage administration at HP Outsourcing Inc from 2008 to 2010. He also worked as a Control-M Batch Operator at Cibernos and everis from 2005 to 2006 and 2004 to 2005, respectively. His early experience laid the foundation for his expertise in system operations and administration.
Educational Background in Information Technology
Carlos studied at C. E. Amanecer, where he completed a vocational training program in Information Technology, achieving the qualification of Superior Technician in Development of Computer Applications from 2001 to 2003. This education provided him with essential skills in software development and application management.
Experience in Web Design
In 2003, Carlos briefly worked as a Web Designer at Grupo Santillana for three months. This role contributed to his understanding of web technologies and design principles, complementing his technical skills in system operations.