Carlos Pérez Aradros
About Carlos Pérez Aradros
Carlos Pérez Aradros is a Principal Software Engineer at Xata.io, specializing in distributed systems development with expertise in various programming languages. He has a diverse professional background, having worked at notable companies such as Elastic and Zentyal, and holds a degree in Computer Science from Universidad de Zaragoza.
Work at Xata
Carlos Pérez Aradros has served as a Principal Software Engineer at Xata.io since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing and maintaining software solutions that enhance the company's offerings. His expertise in distributed systems contributes to the efficiency and scalability of Xata's products.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position, Carlos worked at Elastic as an Observability Platform Integrations Tech Lead from 2020 to 2021. He also held the role of Software Engineer at Elastic from 2017 to 2020. Before that, he was a Backend Engineer at Server Density for 9 months in 2016 and a Software Developer at Zentyal from 2010 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Carlos studied at Universidad de Zaragoza, where he earned a degree in Computer Science, achieving Ingeniería en Informática from 2003 to 2010. He possesses strong skills in developing distributed systems using programming languages such as Go, Python, asyncio, C++, and Java. His expertise extends to systems administration, including Linux, networking, protocols, and security.
Technical Skills and Interests
Carlos has experience with various DevOps tools and platforms, including AWS, GCloud, Docker, and Kubernetes. He has a strong interest in electronics, particularly in working with Arduino and creating flying gadgets. Additionally, he introduced pgroll, a command line tool designed for safe and reversible schema migrations for PostgreSQL.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional work, Carlos enjoys amateur photography and frequently travels to explore new places. His passion for travel allows him to capture diverse landscapes and cultures through his photography.