Salvador Tena, Ms, Pe
About Salvador Tena, Ms, Pe
Salvador Tena is a Junior Software Developer with a background in civil engineering. He transitioned to programming after six years in the engineering field and currently works at Scientist.com, having previously held positions at UC Davis and Kleinfelder.
Work at Scientist.com
Salvador Tena currently holds the position of Junior Software Developer at Scientist.com, where he has been employed since 2022. His role involves developing web applications and contributing to software solutions that support the company's mission. Previously, he worked briefly as a Full Stack Web Developer at the same organization for one month in 2022. His experience at Scientist.com reflects his transition from civil engineering to software development.
Education and Expertise
Salvador Tena earned a Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, studying from 2014 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Davis, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he has supplemented with programming skills, including technologies such as React, Ruby on Rails, and PostgreSQL.
Background in Engineering
Prior to his current role in software development, Salvador Tena worked as a Staff Engineer (Geotechnical) at Kleinfelder from 2015 to 2021. His six years in the engineering field in San Diego, California, allowed him to gain extensive experience in geotechnical projects. He also served as an Undergraduate Research Intern and an Undergraduate Student Tutor at UC Davis in 2013, contributing to his development in both research and educational support.
Training and Development in Software Engineering
Salvador Tena transitioned from civil engineering to programming after completing a bootcamp at LEARN Academy, where he trained as a Full Stack Web Developer from 2021 to 2022. During this period, he completed over 480 hours of direct coding experience and gained skills in pair programming and mob programming. This training equipped him with the necessary skills to pursue a career in software development.