Sebastian Delmont
About Sebastian Delmont
Sebastian Delmont serves as the Director of the Space Program at Platzi and has a robust background in technology and software engineering. He has held various leadership roles, including Principal Engineer at Column Tax and CTO at multiple startups, and he specializes in developing tax engines using modern web technologies.
Current Role at Column Tax
Sebastian Delmont serves as Principal Engineer at Column Tax, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing tax solutions that enhance accessibility and efficiency for users. His expertise in modern web technologies contributes to the company's mission of simplifying tax processes.
Experience at Platzi
Delmont worked at Platzi as Dean of Computing & Technology from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing the curriculum and initiatives related to computing and technology education. He currently holds the position of Director of the Space Program at Platzi, a role he has occupied since 2022.
Educational Background
Sebastian Delmont studied at Universidad Central de Venezuela, where he earned a Licenciado in Ciencias de la Computación from 1990 to 1997. His foundational education in computer science has equipped him with the necessary skills for his career in technology and engineering.
Previous Engineering Roles
Delmont has held various engineering roles throughout his career. He served as Principal Engineer at Artemis from 2019 to 2021 and as CTO and Co-founder at Kithward for five months in 2018. His experience also includes a significant tenure as CTO and Co-founder at StreetEasy from 2005 to 2014, and as CTO/Co-founder at String from 2015 to 2018.
Technical Expertise
Sebastian Delmont possesses extensive expertise in web development, particularly in building tax engines using technologies such as Ruby, Rails, and React. His technical skills are complemented by a focus on making tax processes more user-friendly and accessible to the general public.