Ronald Escalona
About Ronald Escalona
Ronald Escalona serves as the Head of Engineering at Platzi, where he leverages his extensive experience in network administration and information security. He has a strong educational background in computer systems and has held various roles in IT and education over the years.
Work at Platzi
Ronald Escalona serves as the Head of Engineering at Platzi, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves overseeing engineering operations and contributing to the company's technological advancements. Prior to this position, he worked as the Head of Cloud Engineering at Platzi from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure, he has been instrumental in driving engineering initiatives and enhancing the company's cloud infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Ronald Escalona earned his degree in Ingeniero en Informática from Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira, where he studied Administración de sistemas informáticos en red from 1998 to 2004. He furthered his education at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, obtaining a specialization in Seguridad Informática from 2009 to 2010 and a certification in Auditoría y Gestión de la Seguridad de la Información in 2010. His educational background supports his extensive experience in network administration, operating systems, and information security.
Background
Ronald Escalona has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles within the IT sector. He served as a Senior IT Specialist at Asociación Cooperativa OpenSinergia R.L. from 2006 to 2018 and as an IT Director at Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira from 2007 to 2015. He also held the position of University Teacher at the same institution from 2005 to 2018, contributing to the education of future IT professionals.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Ronald Escalona has developed a comprehensive understanding of modern computing, which aids in driving organizational change and improvement. His experience spans various roles, including Senior DevSecOps Engineer at Alkanza from 2018 to 2019. His expertise in network administration and information security has positioned him as a key figure in the organizations he has worked with.
Personal Interests
In his personal life, Ronald Escalona enjoys engaging in activities with his family, such as playing guitar and cuatro with his son, and spending leisure time playing dolls with his daughter. He also enjoys cooking traditional Venezuelan dishes and watching TV movies with his wife. Additionally, he participates in biking and karate, and engages with the Open Source Community during his free time.