Camilo Silva
About Camilo Silva
Camilo Silva is an Engineering Manager with a strong background in software engineering and team leadership. He currently oversees a data pipeline and infrastructure at Red Ventures, leveraging his expertise in DevOps and agile methodologies.
Work at Red Ventures
Camilo Silva serves as an Engineering Manager at Red Ventures since 2021. He leads a team that manages a sophisticated data pipeline and infrastructure, which supports over 1 billion daily events. His role involves utilizing DevOps tools such as GitLab CI/CD and the Atlassian stack for project management and infrastructure. Silva emphasizes the importance of discipline and process in his work, comparing his leadership style to that of an orchestra director, ensuring team efforts are harmonious and efficient.
Previous Experience
Before joining Red Ventures, Camilo Silva co-founded Delyte, where he worked for 10 months in Miami, FL from 2020 to 2021. He also held the position of Lead Software Engineer at Luxury Brand Partners, LLC from 2019 to 2020. His earlier roles include Software Engineer at Citrix from 2012 to 2015 and Interactive Developer at Crispin Porter + Bogusky from 2010 to 2011. He also co-founded VoiceYourVoice and served as an Engineering Manager and Senior Software Developer at Luxury Brand Partners, LLC from 2016 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Camilo Silva holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Mathematical Sciences from Florida International University, obtained from 2004 to 2010. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Engineering Management and Leadership from Purdue University, completed from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he earned a certificate in Global Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management during the same period. His expertise spans various tech stacks, including data platforms like Snowflake and Databricks, backend APIs such as Golang Echo, and frontend technologies like React JS.
Professional Practices
Silva advocates for DevOps practices and enterprise development, drawing on teachings from industry experts like Martin Fowler. He employs Agile methodologies and Game Thinking principles to enhance his entrepreneurial skills. Silva emphasizes the importance of compliance with privacy regulations, ensuring that solutions can handle sensitive data, including HIPAA compliance. He enjoys working with small, effective teams, believing this structure to be the most efficient in tech-driven enterprises.
Discipline and Personal Interests
Camilo Silva has a strong discipline rooted in his personal practice of Budo, specifically Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Judo. He incorporates the principles of Mushin, a state of mental clarity and focus, into his professional life. This discipline informs his approach to leadership and team dynamics, reinforcing his belief in the value of process and structure in achieving organizational goals.