Fernando Castellanos
About Fernando Castellanos
Fernando Castellanos is a Senior Software Engineer at Nikola Motor Company with extensive experience in both American and Mexican startups.
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Fernando Castellanos is currently a Senior Software Engineer at Nikola Motor Company, having started in 2020.
Current Role at Nikola Motor Company
Fernando Castellanos serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Nikola Motor Company. In his role, he focuses on leveraging his extensive experience to contribute to the company's software development efforts. His expertise in AWS services, particularly in serverless and event-driven architectures, allows him to enhance the company's technological capabilities.
Previous Experience at Bandsintown Group
Fernando worked at Bandsintown Group as a Senior Software Engineer from 2014 to 2020, based in San Diego, California. During his six-year tenure, he played a significant role in developing and maintaining software solutions that improved user engagement and platform stability.
Education and Expertise
Fernando graduated from Instituto Tecnológico de Tijuana with a degree in Ingeniería en Sistemas Computacionales in 2005. He initially completed his high school education at Instituto Libertad in 2000. His educational background is complemented by his strong focus on AWS services and his ability to bridge cultural differences in software development.
Background and Early Career
Fernando began his career as a Software Analyst/Developer at Grupo Timex in Tijuana Area, Mexico, from 2006 to 2008. He then moved on to El Colegio de la Frontera Norte A. C. as a Web Developer from 2008 to 2011 in Tijuana. He further expanded his expertise by working as a Software Engineer at Crowd Interactive in Colima, Mexico, from 2011 to 2013.