Jose Ocaranza
About Jose Ocaranza
Jose Ocaranza is a PHP/Python Team Lead with extensive experience in software development and infrastructure management. He has a background in Agile methodologies and has worked with various technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS services.
Current Role at Newfold Digital
Jose Ocaranza currently serves as the PHP/Python Team Lead at Newfold Digital, formerly known as Web.com Group, since 2021. He is based in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. In this role, he leads a team focused on software development, utilizing his extensive experience in PHP and Python programming. His responsibilities include overseeing project management and ensuring the successful execution of development cycles.
Previous Experience at Newfold Digital
Jose Ocaranza has a significant history with Newfold Digital, having worked there in various capacities from 2013 to 2021. He initially joined as a Software Engineer and later advanced to Senior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020. His tenure involved contributions to multiple projects, including leading a team in migrating a PHP monolithic application to a microservice architecture using Python, with React for the frontend.
Education and Expertise
Jose Ocaranza studied at Universidad Catolica de Santiago del Estero, where he earned a degree in Computacion from 2002 to 2010. He further enhanced his skills at Educacion IT, completing courses in Usabilidad y Arquitectura Web, HTML5 + CSS3, and PHP WebServices in 2013. Additionally, he studied Diseño multimedia at Escuela de Arte Multimedial Da Vinci, achieving a course in 3D Modeling and Rendering in 2016. His expertise includes setting up development environments using Vagrant and Docker, as well as employing AWS services for infrastructure management.
Professional Background
Jose Ocaranza has a diverse professional background in software development. He worked at GlobalLogic as an Analista/Desarrollador de Sistemas from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, he was a Freelance PHP+MySQL Developer at Grupo Carburando in 2005. He also held a position at Liquid Designers as a PHP Developer and Linux Administrator in 2011. His experience spans various roles and responsibilities, contributing to his current leadership position.
Project Management Methodologies
In his current and previous roles, Jose Ocaranza applies Agile methodologies, specifically Kanban and Scrum, to manage projects effectively. These methodologies facilitate iterative development and enhance team collaboration, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and meet quality standards. His ability to integrate these practices into his work contributes to the efficiency and success of his development teams.