Kennit Ruz
About Kennit Ruz
Kennit Ruz is a Technical Lead with extensive experience in software development, particularly in backend technologies. He has worked at various companies, including Merqueo and UBITS, and has a background in programming education and mentorship.
Work at UBITS
Kennit Ruz currently serves as a Technical Lead at UBITS, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves overseeing technical projects and leading development teams in Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia. Ruz's expertise contributes to the company's focus on enhancing digital learning solutions.
Previous Experience at Merqueo
Ruz has extensive experience at Merqueo, where he held multiple roles. He started as a Full Stack Developer in 2019 for seven months, then progressed to Backend Tech Lead - Consumers from 2020 to 2021 for 11 months, and later served as Backend Tech Lead - Search from 2021 to 2023 for two years. His work focused on improving backend systems and enhancing user experiences.
Education and Expertise
Ruz studied at Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA), where he earned a Tecnólogo en Análisis y Desarrollo de Sistemas de Información from 2014 to 2016. He has developed expertise in backend development, particularly with PHP/Laravel, Golang, and Node.js, which supports his roles in various technical positions.
Mentorship and Teaching Roles
Ruz has contributed to the education sector as a mentor at Escuela Programamos from 2022 to 2023 for ten months. Additionally, he served as a programming professor at BIT - Bogotá Institute of Technology from 2015 to 2017 for two years. These roles reflect his commitment to fostering skills in the next generation of developers.
Experience in Software Engineering
In addition to his roles at Merqueo and UBITS, Ruz worked as a Software Engineer at Suma Wealth in 2023 for six months in Los Angeles, California. He also held a position as a Full Stack Developer at ISO Gestor from 2015 to 2019 for four years in Bogotá D.C. His diverse experience in software engineering spans various technologies and roles.