Ignacio Pinedo
About Ignacio Pinedo
Ignacio Pinedo is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at Varsity Tutors in Vancouver, Canada. He has a background in software engineering with experience in back-end and full-stack roles, and holds a degree in Computer Science from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo.
Work at Nerdy
Ignacio Pinedo serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Varsity Tutors, a subsidiary of Nerdy Company, since 2021. In this role, he leads the development and maintenance of three core back-end services. His responsibilities include implementing updates to the database engine and operating system in AWS, ensuring that all teams have access to the latest technology. This position allows him to work remotely from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Varsity Tutors, Ignacio Pinedo worked as a Full-Stack Software Engineer at Trivium, a Microsoft Partner, from 2020 to 2021. His role involved working remotely from São Paulo, Brazil, for a duration of nine months. Prior to that, he spent three months as a Back-End Software Engineer at CAVE DIGITAL in 2020. His early career also includes an internship at Ploomes in 2018, where he gained foundational experience in software development.
Education and Expertise
Ignacio Pinedo completed his education at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, where he studied Computer Science from 2016 to 2021. He also attended Colégio Santo Américo in São Paulo for 15 years, from 2000 to 2015. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in software engineering, particularly in back-end development and cloud technologies.
Background in the Gaming Industry
Ignacio Pinedo has a strong passion for the gaming industry, which influences his approach to software engineering. This interest informs his work and development strategies, allowing him to integrate gaming concepts into his software projects. His enthusiasm for gaming contributes to his innovative thinking in technology.
Relocation to British Columbia
In pursuit of career advancement in the tech industry, Ignacio Pinedo recently relocated to British Columbia, Canada. This move aligns with his professional goals and provides him with opportunities to engage with a broader tech community while continuing his work at Varsity Tutors.