Garrett Fidalgo
About Garrett Fidalgo
Garrett Fidalgo is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and engineering management. He has worked at Notion and Stripe, contributing to various projects including the Notion API and localization efforts.
Work at Notion
Garrett Fidalgo has held multiple positions at Notion. He started as a Software Engineer in 2019 and worked in this role for one year. He then transitioned to the position of Engineering Manager in 2020, where he continued for another year. Since 2021, he has returned to Notion as a Software Engineer, accumulating three years of experience in this role. During his time at Notion, he has been involved in the development and implementation of the Notion API, contributed to the Korea launch and localization efforts, and played a role in shaping the long-term technical architecture of the platform.
Experience at Stripe
Before joining Notion, Garrett Fidalgo worked at Stripe as a Software Engineer from 2015 to 2019. His four-year tenure at Stripe provided him with experience in a high-paced environment focused on payment processing solutions. This role contributed to his technical expertise and prepared him for subsequent positions in software engineering and management.
Education and Expertise
Garrett Fidalgo studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from 2012 to 2015. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering, equipping him with essential skills in programming, systems design, and technical problem-solving.
Internship Experience
In 2014, Garrett Fidalgo completed a five-month internship at Goldbely.com as an Engineering Intern. This experience provided him with practical exposure to software development and engineering practices in a real-world setting, further enhancing his skills before entering the full-time workforce.
Technical Contributions
Throughout his career, Garrett Fidalgo has been involved in various technical projects, including sharding databases and event sourcing and streaming projects. He has focused on performance optimization and incident response processes, contributing to the overall efficiency and reliability of the systems he has worked on.