Ignacio Ferreras Astorqui
About Ignacio Ferreras Astorqui
Ignacio Ferreras Astorqui is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in data analysis and big data development. He has worked at companies such as Nexthink, Sopra Steria, and Indizen, and has a strong educational background in computer science and programming.
Work at Nexthink
Ignacio Ferreras Astorqui has been employed at Nexthink as a Software Engineer since 2019. In this role, he develops Powershell code adhering to strict style conventions as part of the Act module. He also serves as a Scrum Master, where he manages Scrum ceremonies and team dynamics. Additionally, he conducts face-to-face meetings with clients to understand their needs and problems. His responsibilities include automating testing processes using Python and Docker when applicable.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current position, Ignacio worked at Sopra Steria as a Splunk Developer from 2017 to 2018 in Luxembourg. He also held two positions at Indizen - Technology & Business Confluence; first as a Big Data Developer from 2015 to 2016 and then as a Data Analyst from 2016 to 2017, both in the Madrid Area, Spain. Additionally, he worked as a Project Assistant at Fundaseth for one month in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Ignacio Ferreras Astorqui has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Hardware Engineering from Facultad de Informática (Universidad Complutense de Madrid), which he completed from 2012 to 2016. He pursued further education in computer science and data analysis through various online platforms, including a Nanodegree in Data Analysis from Udacity from 2016 to 2017. He also completed several courses related to Splunk, including Splunk Fundamentals Part I and II, and Splunk Enterprise System Administration.
Professional Development
In addition to his formal education, Ignacio has engaged in professional development through various courses. He studied Product Management at Stanford University from 2020 to 2021, focusing on transforming opportunities into great products. His continuous learning includes mastering Ansible in 2017 and completing multiple Splunk certifications in 2018, which enhance his skills in data management and analysis.