Omar Agudo Silva
About Omar Agudo Silva
Omar Agudo Silva is a Lead Software Developer at ThoughtWorks, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in software development, having previously held positions at PwC, Siemens, Amadeus IT Group, and MNI Technology On Rails.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Omar Agudo Silva has been employed at ThoughtWorks as a Lead Software Developer since 2018. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, focusing on implementing microservices and enhancing software quality. His work has involved automating processes and improving DevOps practices, which has significantly impacted the efficiency of the teams he collaborates with. ThoughtWorks is known for its commitment to software innovation and agile methodologies, aligning with Omar's expertise in software development.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Omar Agudo Silva held several positions in the software development field. He worked at PwC as an Ingeniero Software I+D from 2011 to 2013, followed by a role at Siemens in the same capacity from 2013 to 2016. He then joined Amadeus IT Group, where he continued his work as an Ingeniero Software I+D from 2016 to 2018. His early career included a position at MNI Technology On Rails from 2010 to 2011 and a collaborative role at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid from 2006 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Omar Agudo Silva studied at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, where he earned a degree in Ingeniería, Informática, achieving the title of Ingeniero Superior en Informática from 2005 to 2010. He also attended The University of Glasgow for one year, where he obtained a B.S. in Computer Science in 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career.
Technical Contributions
Omar has made significant technical contributions in various projects. He implemented microservices in the sales domain for a major renewable energy marketer in Spain, automating processes for sales agents. He also enhanced a big data platform for one of Europe's largest banks using technologies such as Scala, Spark, and Python. Additionally, he has worked on migrating services to new clusters and replacing legacy systems, showcasing his ability to handle complex software challenges.
Notable Projects
Throughout his career, Omar Agudo Silva has been involved in several notable projects. He developed a web and mobile password manager for one of Spain's largest banks and implemented Bizum payments for an online bank, achieving significant customer adoption shortly after launch. His work on improving DevOps practices for one of the world's largest retailers and replacing legacy systems with microservices has also been impactful, demonstrating his proficiency in modern software development methodologies.