Roberto Carrillo Avila
About Roberto Carrillo Avila
Roberto Carrillo Avila is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Ruby on Rails, currently working at Rootstrap in Montevideo, Uruguay. He has extensive experience in backend and full-stack development, having contributed to notable projects such as MasterClass and Emeritus.
Current Role at Rootstrap
Roberto Carrillo Avila serves as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Ruby on Rails at Rootstrap. He has been with the company since 2021, working remotely from Montevideo, Uruguay. In this role, he applies his expertise in backend development to contribute to various projects, enhancing the functionality and performance of applications.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Roberto held several roles in software engineering. He worked at michelada.io as a Senior Software Engineer for 8 months in 2021, focusing on Ruby on Rails. His experience also includes a 2-year tenure at Kheper from 2017 to 2019, where he worked on-site in Ciudad de México. Additionally, he spent 6 months at Uulala in 2019 as a Ruby on Rails Developer and 2 years at TINNOVA Soluciones Tecnológicas from 2019 to 2021 as an Ingeniero de software.
Education and Expertise
Roberto completed his studies at Tecnológico Nacional de Mexico, earning a degree in Ing. En Sistemas Computacionales from 2011 to 2016. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in software development, particularly in Ruby on Rails and full-stack development.
Key Projects and Contributions
Roberto has contributed to significant projects in the tech industry, including MasterClass and Emeritus. At MasterClass, he enhanced the search engine and video suggestion features by integrating Algolia, improving the overall user experience. For Emeritus, he led the development of the enrollments module, demonstrating his full-stack development capabilities through the creation of custom forms and management of student registrations.
Career Timeline
Roberto's career in software engineering spans several years, with notable positions at various companies. He began as a Software Engineer at CodeaCamp from 2016 to 2017. Following this, he transitioned to Kheper, then Uulala, and later TINNOVA before joining Rootstrap. His diverse experience across different companies and roles has equipped him with a broad skill set in software development.